Gender and Inclusion Officer at Fanisi HR Solutions

Our client is a leading finance, business support, and knowledge facility dedicated to unleashing the transformative potential of the creative economy sector in Africa.  They seek to hire a Gender and Inclusion Officer who will play a crucial role in ensuring that their Project is designed and implemented with a strong focus on gender equality and social inclusion. This role demands an individual with a deep understanding of gender issues, inclusivity, and experience in developing and implementing strategies to promote diversity and equal opportunities.

Key Roles and Responsibilities: 

Gender Mainstreaming:

• Integrate gender considerations into program strategy, policies, and activities.
• Conduct gender analysis to identify challenges and opportunities.
• Ensure gender and inclusion considerations are incorporated into program design, implementation, and monitoring.

Social Inclusion:

• Develop strategies for the inclusion of vulnerable groups, including young women, men, refugees, and persons with disabilities.
• Identify and address barriers to social inclusion through targeted interventions.

Training and Capacity Building:

• Design and deliver training on gender sensitivity and social inclusion.

• Guide program and partners on incorporating gender and inclusion considerations.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Collaborate with the M&E team to establish indicators for tracking gender and inclusion impacts.

• Assess program outcomes and provide recommendations for improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Foster partnerships with organizations specializing in gender and social inclusion.
• Collaborate with local organizations to enhance the program’s reach and impact.

Communication and Advocacy:

• Advocate for gender equality and social inclusion within the creative economy sectors.
• Contribute to the development of communication materials highlighting the program’s commitment to gender and inclusion.

Policy Development:

• Stay informed about policies related to gender and inclusion in Kenya.
• Recommend policy changes to enhance gender equality and social inclusion.

Safeguarding:

• Develop and implement safeguarding frameworks to ensure participant safety.
• Provide training on safeguarding principles to staff and partners.

Required Specifications;

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Proven experience in gender and inclusion roles, preferably in program management or development settings.
•  In-depth knowledge of gender issues, social inclusion, and their intersection with the creative economy in Kenya.
•  Strong analytical and research skills to conduct gender analysis and propose evidence-based interventions.
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•  Experience in designing and delivering gender sensitivity and social inclusion training programs.
•  Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including program teams,partners, government agencies, and community-based organizations.