Job title: Senior Specialist, Women and Youth- AquaTrade
Company: TechnoServe
Job description: Description :Job Title: Senior Specialist, Women and YouthLocation: Abuja/ Lagos /OyoReports to: Program ManagerAbout TechnoServeEveryone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. This simple idea has been at the heart of work around the world for over 50 years. TechnoServe is a pioneer in leveraging the power of business and markets to create sustainable pathways out of poverty.The low-income communities in which we work are full of enterprising people. Their small-scale farms and businesses are the keys to economic development. But they face many challenges: low literacy, lack of access to jobs and markets, unpredictable political dynamics and, increasingly, the effects of climate change. For many women and young people, the challenges are even more daunting. Working with TechnoServe staff, people around the world are lifting themselves out of poverty. The results are amazing…when incomes increase and living conditions for families get better, they are able to access health care and education previously out of reach. Communities and even whole countries are better off.Job Summary:The Senior Specialist, Women and Youth will promote gender equality and social inclusion in the fisheries trade sector. They will conduct analysis, develop strategies, and provide training for project beneficiaries and stakeholders.Program/Practice/Department Overview:The AquaTrade project is designed to create jobs within Nigeria’s fisheries value chain for women and youths by providing capacity building training and facilitating access to market and finance with the aim of boosting trade in fish and value-added fish products.Primary Functions & Responsibilities:
- Conduct gender-sensitive trade analysis to identify barriers faced by women and youth.
- Assess the social and economic impacts of trade policies on marginalized groups.
- Develop and implement gender-transformative approaches in trade policy recommendations and project activities.
- Design interventions to promote the participation of women and youth in the fisheries value chain.
- Conduct gender and social inclusion training sessions for project staff, government counterparts, and stakeholders to build capacity and awareness.
- Track progress on gender and social inclusion indicators and develop communication materials and case studies to showcase gender and social inclusion achievements and lessons learned.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in Gender Studies, Sociology, Development Studies, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in gender and social inclusion analysis. Alternatively a Master’s degree + 3 years of experience
- Strong understanding of gender mainstreaming principles and practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in the fisheries or agricultural sector is desirable, but not mandatory.
- Familiarity with gender mainstreaming tools and methodologies.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong analytical and advocacy skills.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
- Ability to work with various stakeholders.
This position is contingent upon the activity award and approval by the donor.We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe’s vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply.With our commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability and all other protected classes.We are also proud of our commitment to protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and exploitation and thoroughly vet all final candidates through rigorous background and reference checks.If you have a disability that affects your ability to use our online system to apply for a position at TechnoServe please contact the Human Resources at or call +1 202 785 4515.
Expected salary:
Location: Nigeria
Job date: Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:37:16 GMT
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