Gender and Menstrual Hygiene Management(MHM) Officer at Peace Winds Japan

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and working closely with the sector heads for development/establishment of WASH/shelter gender/protection mainstreaming approaches, strategies and activities which fit in the context of the project site and in line with the directions of humanitarian assistance and guided by analysis of WASH/shelter sector needs and priorities.
• Together with program coordinator and sector heads, develop and implement strategies to ensure better representations and participation of women, people with disabilities, youths and elderly members of the communities in PWJ’s operation
• For the activities which target vulnerable populations and groups, lead the team in development of selection criteria in consultation and coordination with community leaders and relevant partners, community engagement for beneficiary selection, implementation and post activity monitoring
• Conduct activities to increase awareness of a community as a whole and improve capacities of women and girls on menstrual hygiene management. This includes assessment of MHM practices, access and needs for services and items, dialogues with leaders including religious leaders and any other trusted persons in the community, action planning, trainings, follow ups and monitoring.
• Coordinate with education partners and schools to implement menstrual hygiene management in addition to School Led Total Sanitation(SLTS), star school awarding program
• Work closely with the shelter team to reflect the needs of girls and women in designs of WASH facilities and shelters to ensure conducive environment for practicing MHM and mitigate risks of GVB
• Plan, coordinate, facilitate and create reports of PSEA/GBV,MHM training and workshops for community-based WASH/shelter staff e.g. hygiene promoters, water supply incentives, shelter monitors, teachers, WASH committee members among others.
• Provide technical support and supervision to community-based staff to empower them to fulfil their tasks and improve their performance
• Take lead in stakeholder engagements in MHM and gender/protection mainstreaming in within the sub-county
• Provide day-to-day management of specific MHM and SRHR project activities, ensuring work is completed against the scope, timelines, and budget.
• Develop effective community engagement strategies and implement them with community-based staff to promote community ownership
• Identify further needs in the areas of MHM and gender/protection mainstreaming in WASH and shelter programmes and contribute in development of concept notes, proposals for fund raising.
• Contribute in development of terms of references, presentations and other relevant documents as required
• Supervise tailors to produce re-usable pads according to the approved standards.
• Co-ordinate and actively participate in the development and Strengthening of the market for Menstrual Hygiene Management products produced by tailors.
• Monitor and report on the use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative and other) ,verify compliance with approved allocation/organization rules, regulations and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity.
• Work with the health partners on how to interpret and use data/findings to guide targeted interventions and decision making
• Work closely with the MEAL officer to ensure necessary data on MHM and gender/protection are collected and analyzed in routine surveys such as KAP surveys and latrine census and any other surveys
• Timely development of monthly, quarterly ,semi-annual and annual performance reports and highlighting success stories arising from the field
• Represent the organization as required in inter-agency and government coordination meetings and liaise with other organizations working in the operational area where appropriate.
• Carry out any other task as requested by the supervisor

Required Qualifications

Education and qualification

• Bachelor's degree in gender, development studies, social science or public health from a recognized university.
• Additional course or personal learning on community development, livelihood, project and business management is an asset

Relevant Experience

• Minimum 2 years relevant work experience in the area of MHM, gender and protection at least 1 year in humanitarian setting.
• Experience in capacity building for community own resource persons or community based staff
• Experience in intervention projects with strong community involvement
• Experience in partner and stakeholder coordination
• Experience in designing and implementing social and behavior change communication

Skills and competencies

• Ability to observe and understand cultural and social contexts and reflect the understandings in programming
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills
• Strong community engagement and facilitation skill
• Ability to infuse positive energy to the team
• Attention to detail, keen at following procedures and meeting deadlines
• Ability to organize tasks simultaneously and prioritize work
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills working with cross cultural and multi diverse teams
• Ability to build strong working relationships for partnerships
• Standards of Professional Conduct especially on integrity, service, and accountability