Location: Blantyre, Malawi (with frequent travel to Nsanje/Balaka)
Closing date: 30 Jun 2008
The Gender Coordinator will be playing a leading role in the role out of the GOAL Malawi gender mainstreaming process.
Purpose of the Gender Focal Person: The purpose of this role is to serve as a coordinator for the gender mainstreaming process within GOAL Malawi, including continuous monitoring and follow-up with departments in Balaka, Blantyre, and Nsanje.
Requirements:
Degree in a relevant discipline essential; postgraduate qualifications in gender preferred.
Minimum 3 years international experience with gender programming (women’s rights, gender-based violence, male-involvement) with at least one year experience in gender mainstreaming;
Strong understanding of all GOAL programme areas (livelihoods, food distributions, HIV, education and wat/san);
Strong facilitation and training skills, including participatory training methodologies;
Experience writing proposals on gender mainstreaming for external donors;
Strong analytical and English writing skills;
Ability to coordinate staff across different sectors;
Strong communication, planning and organisational skills;
Must be able to use own initiative and work independently;
Computer skills (Word, Excel, internet).
To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter to applications[at]goal.ie. If your application is for a specific post, please refer to this in your cover note.
