Job Vacancy For Gender & Vulnerable Populations Specialist At Fhi360



FHI 360 is a global development organization with a rigorous, evidence-based approach. Our professional staff includes experts in health, nutrition, education, economic development, civil society, environment and research. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff In the U.S. and around the world.

0ur commitment to partnerships at every level and our multidisciplinary approach enable us to have a lasting impact on the Individuals, communities and countries we serve-improving lives for millions. We seek qualified candidates for this position on a USAID-funded Ghana Partnership for Education: Learning project in Ghana.

Job Summary

•   The overall aim of the Learning Gender and Vulnerable Population position is to promote full and equitable participation of all Ghanaian children in the basic education system
•   Support the Senior Capacity building Advisor to work with these Units to effectively develop and implement planning and budgeting activities. Support learning consultants working with Gender, Islamic Education units follow through on plans developed with learning assistance
•   Serve as an internal guide / resource person for learning staff to integrate gender into all capacity-building activities and key documents and plans (work plans)
•   Collaborate with the Learning Capacity Building team to ensure trainings include a gender perspective and the capacity-building plans for GES, Regional and District Education Offices have a gender and disability lens
•   Serve as a resource for the review and development/revision of child literacy materials. Review training manuals and other Ghana Learning materials to ensure gender sensitively and develop positive, gender-transformative tools to further gender inclusivity
•   Collate information and develop content about gender and vulnerable populations activities for USAID reports (Quarterly and Annual) and other reports, as requested by school-community engagement advisor and learning senior management

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of Masters Degree in International Development or education or related Social Sciences with a focus on gender, women's rights, and/or disabilities
•   A minimum of 10 years of relevant technical experience with education projects, capacity-building programs, and special/vulnerable populations
•   Understanding of, and commitment to inclusivity (gender and disability) with knowledge of relevant International instruments
•   In-depth knowledge of gender and disability issues in Ghana and ability to analyze and evaluate gender-related Issues
•   Ability to work independently in handling routine, complex and/or controversial issues that may arise
•   Strong writing, proofreading, and organizational skills and critical thinking and reasoning skills
•   An ability and high comfort level to give presentations to large groups

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To apply, please send cover letter and CV to:-

recruitmentghana6@fhi360.org

Specify clearly the position in your subject line volume of applicants please be advised that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: 06 March, 2015