USAID Bangladesh and the United States Forest Service International Program (USFS) /IP entered into an inter-agency partnership with USAID Bangladesh to implement the Community Partnerships to Strengthen Sustainable Development (Compass) program. The Compass Program is seeking a qualified and experienced professional to be the full-time ‘Gender and Diversity Specialist/Officer II’ based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The Gender and Diversity Specialist/Officer II will ensure effective integration of gender considerations into different activities of the component of the Compass program, training design and delivery, MEL and Communication strategies, annual work plans, and all other activities. S/He will lead the development and implementation of a gender strategy for the program. Activities that will be undertaken include: Partner’s capacity assessment, capacity building of staff and partner on gender equity and equality, gender analysis, assist implementing partners to develop joint gender policy, integration of gender equity into program intervention strategies, etc.

Job description

The ‘Gender and Diversity Specialist/Officer II’ will support the program with duties and responsibilities including, but not be limited to, the following:

• Provide leadership and strategic guidance, Gender Analysis and Advocacy in the Program Management (60%)
• Training Programs and Process Improvement (30%)
• Others (10%)

Educational and Experience Requirements

Required: Bachelor or an equivalent degree in Social Science or related discipline.
Preferred: Master or an equivalent degree in Social Science or related discipline.

Experience:

• At least 5-7 years of professional experience in development field and at least 2-3 years of experience in partnership and/or gender-related programming.
• Prior experience of working with USAID or USG programs/projects is highly preferred.
• Practical experience in establishing partnership with NGOs, their capacity building and monitoring of partners activities.
• Experience working with youth, rural communities, Government of Bangladesh partners, and academic institutions.

Skills/Competencies

• Project or program management experience.
• Excellent skills in coaching and mentoring on gender topic, including planning and facilitating training and an ability to influence and facilitate change through high level interpersonal communication.
• Ability to develop strong networks within the youth development, forestry, and natural resources sectors in Bangladesh.
• Adequate knowledge of learning management systems and delivery tools.
• Initiative, creativity, willingness to learn, and ability to juggle multiple tasks independently.
• Must have proven teamwork capacity with a demonstrated track record of working with diverse team
• Strives to keep job knowledge up to date through self-directed study and other means of learning.
• Excellent written and oral communication skill.
• Demonstrated experience of working with a multi-cultural team.
• High proficiency in relevant computer applications e.g. MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS- PowerPoint, and basic skills on internet, photography, photoshop/illustrator are required.
• Strong leadership skills and able to work independently with minimum supervision or guidance.
• Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work/ task.
• Knowledge on documents and analyses innovative strategies/best practices/new approaches.
• Ability and interest in learning new tools to make evidence-based operational decisions.
• Non-discriminatory and gender sensitive.
• Willingness to work in remote rural sites of Bangladesh.

Language

The incumbent must be proficient in spoken and written English at Level IV (fluent) and must likewise be fully fluent in spoken and written Bangla. English language skill will be tested.

Benefits and Allowances

The benefits and allowances for this position would be in line with Compass policy and guidelines, commensurate with the experience, qualification and previous track-record of the successful applicant.

Deadline

October 9th, 2021 (Bangladesh time 11:59 PM)

How to apply

Learn more details and apply for this position via the link: https://hotjobs.bdjobs.com/jobs/usforest/usforest28.htm