Job Description
POSITION: Gender and Protection Officer
WeWorld is looking for one (1) Gender and Protection Officer for the projects in Pemba.
Duty station:
The Gender and Protection Officer who will based in Pemba (ChakeChake with travel in the island).
Position reports to: Activities Coordinator and Pemba Project Manager and ultimately to the Country Representative
Contract Information:
Position/Contract type: Full time – National Employment Contract
Contract Duration: 12 months (including 3 months as probation period), with possibility of extension
Starting date: February 2024
How to apply: Send your CV (indicating two references: name, telephone contact and email) and letter of motivation to [email protected]
Please indicate the reference number of the vacancy Ref: TZ/Gender/21/01 in the subject line of your email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline for sending applications: February 7, 2024
WeWorld reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications is received.
Organisation Description
WeWorld is an Italian independent non-governmental organisation working in Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid projects in 29 countries worldwide, including Italy. The NGO carries out 128 projects reaching over 2.4 million direct beneficiaries and 12.3 million indirect beneficiaries. Children, women and youth, actors of change in every community, are the protagonists of WeWorld projects and campaigns in the following fields of intervention: gender equality, prevention and contrast of violence against women and children, migrations, humanitarian aid (prevention, aid and reconstruction), food security, water and sanitation, health, education and learning, socio-economic development, environmental protection, global citizenship education and international volunteering.
Project Summary
Kijani Pemba:The objective is to improve the individual and families’ living conditions in the main urban areas of Pemba Island and in particular in the settlements through i) Increased accessibility and connectivity in difficult areas; ii) increased access to clean water, hygiene and sanitation, iii) provision or upgrading public and social facilities; iv) enhancing solid waste management system; v) strengthening sustainable integrated urban planning and development with an emphasis to gender related issues through capacity building for CSOs and Local Authorities (LA) staff. The result of project is a more coherent and sustainable urban planning through an enhanced dialogue between LAs, CSOs and communities. Furthermore, by adopting environmentally sensitive waste management services and green small local businesses, the Action is also consistent with the selection of green and nature-based solutions. The initiative will be implemented in Pemba South Island.
The Kilimo Endelevu – Sustaining livelihood and food security through enhanced agroecosystem restoration in Micheweni District, Pemba project, financed by WFP and implemented by WeWorld in partnership with the local NGO PIRO, has the objective of Contribute to sustained livelihood systems and food security through climate smart agriculture that promote biodiversity on agroecosystem in Micheweni Districts.
Key Objectives of the Position
The Gender and Protection Officer will be directly responsible for the Gender component of the projects in full compliance with the donor’s organization and procedures, including planning, implementation and monitoring of the activities. She will be the focal point for PSEAH (Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment). You will report to the Project Manager and maintain effective relationships and coordination with all project stakeholders regionally.
Key Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Gender and Protection Officer acts as project focal point for gender’s activities and ensure excellence in implementation of the project activities in terms of impact, reporting, and timeliness. Areas of focus will include the following:
Project Management, Monitoring and Reporting
- Plan and implement the gender project activities in compliance with the project design and timetable.
- Ensures that gender aspects are respected in all project activities.
- Planning, implementation and supervision of the beneficiary selection process, baseline and endline surveys, training sessions, meetings, awareness events, material distribution and all the other project activities.
- Ensure that project documents are available in both soft and hard copies (attendance sheets, payment sheets MoU, Minutes of meetings, contracts and agreements, activity reports, etc.).
- Support the development of workplans and ensure effective coordination, timely and quality implementation and monitoring of project activities to meet deliverables in accordance with standards, timelines, and budget.
- Conduct data collection and Need Assessment when requested by the Project Manager or Country Representative.
- Work with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) officer for monitoring and evaluation of programme activities including taking corrective action where necessary.
- Establish and strengthening strong collaborative relationships with schools and communities.
- In collaboration with project assistant, implement project activities respecting the approved chronogram in a timely, efficient and effective manner.
- Contribute to the systematization of good practices and lessons learnt.
- Coordinating with local officials to obtain permits for construction projects, MoU, and ToRs.
- Lead the coordination among gender and protection components at school, community, and district level.
- Prepare Activity ToRs and reports on the termly base to be approved by the Project Manager.
PSEAH focal point
- is responsible for organizing training for the team and partners
- is responsible for managing the complaint information it receives
- is responsible for enforcing policies and SOPs across projects and the WW office
Networking and Coordination
- Build strategic networks with local communities, CSOs and Local Authorities at island level.
- Ensure coordination of the project activities with all relevant stakeholders at districts and at the regional level.
- Ensure project update and submission of reports to the Local Authorities, in line with the government procedures.
- Represent We World in stakeholder’s meetings whenever necessary.
- Ensure WeWorld visibility in all the relevant meetings, conference, activities to be attended.
As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the Gender and Protection Officer may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor in a relevant discipline e.g. related to development studies, gender, social science, education,..
- Excellent communication (writing and oral) skills and reporting skills in English
- Computer skills, in particular MS Office, web and social media skills
- Proven leadership skills and excellent social/networking skills, ability to engage with government, private sector and civil society
- Proven organizational skills and ability to manage effectively multiple tasks
- Monitoring and evaluation skills
- Demonstrates integrity concerning NGO values and ethical standards
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
- Professional Experience: at least 3 years of experience working in a similar position with local/international organizations, government or relevant organizations in development projects
Assets/Added advantage.
- Residence in Pemba
- Previous experience in gender and protection projects and community engagement approach.
- Motorbike driving licence
WeWorld TANZANIA is sensitive to equal employment rights for vulnerable groups, so we particularly encourage applications from women and people with disabilities.
WW has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a child or a vulnerable adult by any of our staff, related persons or partners. WW commitment to being a safe organization begins with the staff recruitment process which includes meticulous checks, such as criminal records checks or check disclosure of previous convictions, to ensure children and vulnerable people are safeguarded and abuse is prevented. Safeguarding checks are part of the selection process performance and criminal record may be asked to the candidate.
The candidate declares there are no SEAH /other serious misconducts relating concerns regarding his/her position and accepts background checks as part of the selection process.
How to apply: Send your CV (indicating two references: name, telephone contact and email) and letter of motivation to [email protected]
