Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Head of Gender Unit, the incumbent will support the implementation of the refreshed Plan of Action of the ARC Gender Strategy in the following areas:

• Programme Implementation
  • Contribute towards the implementation of activities of the Gender Unit including planning, administrative support, partnerships and donor engagement.
  • Provide programme management support through
    • Development of the Gender budget and ensure the payment of Consultants, Collaborators and Researchers on a timely basis subject to all administrative and organisational approvals;
    • Participation in the development of the Gender Unit Annual Programme of Work;
    • Development and tracking of the Gender Unit budget expenditure, including project funds;
    • Providing administrative support as needed, to the Gender Unit, including accounting, HR, logistics and related duties.

• Knowledge development and management:
  • Assisting in the coordination of the Gender and DRM Platform:
    • Contributing articles and resources for publication
    • Provision of administration, communication and logistics support to the gender & DRM platform through the establishment and updating of membership profiles,
    • Preparation of logistics for face to face meetings of the Platform etc
  • Provide research assistance, including developing and managing relevant data bases, to consultants and partners working on studies, gender analyses, policy briefs and researches with relevant and updated qualitative and quantitative data available on the subject matter.
  • Research and analyse policy and operational issues to support ARC colleagues in the development of policies, Country Strategy Papers, projects and activities.
  • Work closely with the M&E unit to collect and analyse gender disaggregated data for gender transformative progress tracking of ARC interventions

• Policy dialogue, communication and advocacy:
  • Supporting the identification, development and management of potential partnerships to collaborative working leading to the achievement of the objectives of the Refreshed Gender Plan of Action
  • Liaising with ARC’s communications staff, contributions to the ARC website, assisting on social media, co-facilitating relevant events on advocacy for a gender sensitive policy environment in disaster risk financing.

• Resource mobilisation:
  • Contribute to development of proposals;
  • Ensure donor reports are produced on a timely basis.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in one or more of the following disciplines: gender studies, social sciences, international development, agriculture, development economics, or other relevant field. Master’s degree is an added advantage.

Experience: A minimum of five (5) years post graduate professional experience is required.

Language: Fluency in English is required with a working knowledge of French. Working knowledge of another AU official language –Arabic or Portuguese – is an added advantage.

Knowledge: Strong writing, research and analytical skills. Strong computer skills, including excellent skills in word processing, excel spreadsheet, presentation, database and other standard software packages and systems.

Desirable Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of disaster risk management and financing issues
• Committed to learning about and contributing to addressing gender differential impacts of Disaster Risk Management and Financing
• Strong analytical research, writing and communication skills.
• Independent and motivated self-starter and quick learner
• Ability to complete tasks on time and uphold ARC standards for high quality output without constant supervision.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60