Job title:         Gender Coordinator

Location:         Rawalpindi, Pakistan

This role is perfect for someone looking to apply their Research Skills and Knowledge within an organisation that is focused on helping to deliver 8 of the Sustainable Development Goals: (1) No Poverty; (2) Zero Hunger; (3) Quality Education; (5) Gender Equality; (12) Responsible Consumption and Production; (13) Climate Action; (15) Life on Land; and (17) Partnerships for the Goals.

THE ROLE

The gender coordinator is expected to lead the efforts to embed gender firmly across CABI but main focus would be Asia Region where CABI has its existence.  S/he will support gender mainstreaming by working with science staff to embed gender in proposals, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting, leading the development of gender related proposals.  S/he will be required to report on progress on gender mainstreaming efforts.  The gender coordinator will be expected to stay abreast of current developments in the gender field, develop linkages and partnerships with external expertise and provide training and seminars to support staff in gender skills.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develop and maintain a gender knowledge base and gender mainstreaming good practice in relevant technical areas for dissemination to staff for professional development
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of latest developments in fields of gender, women’s empowerment and youth engagement in agriculture and the environment
• Carry out staff training and capacity building, as required, in gender and women’s empowerment
• Lead /contribute to projects where gender is a lead component of the work
• Carry out and provide tools and guiding questions to other staff to carry out, gender context analysis at project start or before
• Review and provide gender advice on project development, implementation and reporting across the organisation, with a particular focus on women’s empowerment.
• Refine and develop gender analysis and support tools to use during project implementation
• Develop a gender action plan to outline actions to mainstream gender in CABI; review and update the action plan on an annual basis
• Represent CABI and promote our experience in gendered work through publications and conference attendance
• Any other duties as required

ABOUT YOU

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent understanding of gender issues across a variety of cultures and contexts
• Experience in women’s economic empowerment approaches
• Business development skills
• Good ability to identify, obtain and analyse information from a variety of sources
• Good ability to facilitate learning and professional development in others
• Good organisational and research skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education

• Masters degree or higher education in social sciences, gender, rural sociology, anthropology from reputable or internationally recognized university.
• Minimum 7 years work experience in related fields (gender) including and not limited to International Development, program and business development.

Experience

• Experience in business development targeting women, youth and vulnerable groups
• Experience in integrating gender into projects and programme design and implementation, monitoring and reporting
• Experience in design and use of gender tools and toolkits
• Knowledge and experience of implementation of gender analyses and assessments
• Knowledge and experience of implementation of women’s economic empowerment tools and research
• Knowledge of the gender context and experience in women’s empowerment work in Central, West and South East Asia

Personal Characteristics

• Highly motivated and resourceful
• Ability to work collaboratively within varied teams
• Ability to work independently and flexibly
• Problem solving skills
• Creative and innovative
• Ability to manage work load and meet deadlines
• Ability to work well in a multicultural environment

Special Circumstances

• Ability to travel on a frequent basis to CABI projects, programmes and other offices worldwide

Additional Preferences

• Candidates from other nationalities are strongly encouraged to apply
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
• Candidates having international field experience will be given preference

ROLE DETAILS

Grade: Hay Band 6

Reporting to: Regional Director CWA and functional line management to Global  

                        Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Key Peer group: Project managers, Regional Directors, Global Theme Directors, Project Development Group.

Direct reports: None

NOTE 

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. It is expected that the post holder and CABI will adopt a flexible attitude and accept that the duties may have to be varied according to circumstances, in particular changing corporate requirements and individual development needs. 

WHAT WE OFFER

We aim to recruit and retain passionate people who have the necessary skills, knowledge and commitment to help us achieve our mission. Our benefits are designed to make our lives easier, improve our work-life balance, save money and safeguard our well-being. They include:

• Competitive salaries;
• 26 days of annual leave, plus public holidays;
• Defined contribution pension scheme with employee contribution;
• A culture committed to being a fully inclusive, enjoyable and fulfilling place to work;
• An Employee Assistance Programme, with a full calendar of health and well-being initiatives;
• Flexible working options;
• Career development opportunities including internal promotions, mentoring and Development Bursary to visit another CABI centre;
• Medical insurance and long service awards.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are a thriving international organisation attracting a diverse range of talented people from around the world. Our staff currently comprises over 30 nationalities and as an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation or marital status. No applicant will be disadvantaged by conditions which cannot be shown to be justified and selection will be based on merit.