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Background
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and helps within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water, sanitation, and hygiene sectors.ย The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximatelyย 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the worldโs largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hoursโ notice when a crisis occurs. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been present in Somalia since early 2004 and has since expanded its programme. Since 2004, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has demonstrated a regional competence and expertise in working with displaced populations. The Regional Office is based in Nairobi, Kenya with offices and operations in Somalia (Puntland, Somaliland and South & Central), Kenya, Ethiopia Yemen, Djibouti, and South Sudan.ย
Roles and responsibilities
The position Gender Officer is ย responsible day to day implementation of Gender and inclusion related ย activities in South and central Somalia, particularly Baxnaano Project in Hudur.
Generic responsibilitiesย
Specific responsibilitiesย
Participate in the identification and registration of participants for the Baxnaano Project, ensuring the process is conducted efficiently and aligns with project guidelines and be a gender sensitive.ย Conduct gender analysis to identify the needs, risks, and vulnerabilities of different gender groups in the project target communities. Develop and implement gender-sensitive strategies tailored to the specific project implementation context within relief and humanitarian programs.ย Collaborate with program teams to ensure interventions address gender-specific challenges and enhance inclusiveness. Design and implement activities that promote womenโs empowerment and access to resources. Engage with local communities, including marginalized groups, to promote gender equity and challenge harmful gender norms. Support the inclusion of diverse voices in program design and decision-making processes. Collect and analyze gender-disaggregated data to monitor inclusiveness and equity. Provide training to community members on gender sensitivity and inclusiveness. Develop tools and resources for gender mainstreaming in projects. Monitor compliance with gender and inclusion standards across all program activities. Prepare reports highlighting achievements, challenges, and lessons learned related to gender and inclusiveness. Perform other relevant tasks as assigned by the line manager.Professional competencies
Generic professional competencies:
Bachelorโs degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.ย Minimum of 2 to 3 yearsโ relevant experience in in gender and inclusiveness roles within a humanitarian or relief context, preferably in Somalia or similar settings. Proven experience in conducting gender analyses and designing gender-sensitive programs. Experience in a Humanitarian field context a strong added advantage. Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills. Very good organizational and administrative skills Attention to detail. Good cultural awareness and sensitivity. Strong team working and support role skills. Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines under pressure with minimum supervision.ย ย Good task orientation and ability to follow actions through to completion Experience in recovery and resilience programmes in Somalia, particularly in Pastoralists and dry land zones. Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contextsContext/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:ย
Knowledge of Hudur contexts is desirable. Fluency in Somali and local languages in the area of operationWhat We Offer:
Duty station: ย Hudur, Bakool Region Contract duration:ย Six months with possibility of extension. Salary/benefits: According to NRCโs salary scale and terms and conditions, terms and conditions. NRC is an equal opportunities employer. In the selection of our staff, we are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability. We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.ย NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners and to check that its partners have not been involved in illegal activities. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose.Key Information - Please Take Note When Applying
Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience, employment history, and education in your application. Ensure to attach your latest updated CV. Submit your application and CV in English. When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport. Incomplete, email and paper applications will not be considered. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline. Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.ย Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.ย At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.ย Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRCโs work. We expect all employees to:ย โข treat everyone with respect and dignityย โข contribute to building a safe environment for allย โข never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)ย โข always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH