Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Center for Democratic Development Ghana (CDD)

Role Overview

• The Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Officer will guide and coordinate the development and implementation of initiatives, policies, and plans that create and foster a diverse and an open and inclusive environment and culture across the WADEMOS Network.  
• The GD&I Officer will assist project management to provide strategic direction and c leadership in ensuring that gender, diversity and inclusion receive due priority and visibility and are deliberately and effectively promoted as a critical component of WADEMOS programming.

Essential duties
Leadership, strategic planning, and management

• Assist Network Coordinator to provide vision and leadership that makes WADEMOS inclusive and diversity-sensitive
• Work closely with network members and stakeholders, diversity point people and institutions, and the WADEMOS community to shape and implement investments, plans, and strategies aligned with institutional goals to create a diverse and inclusive environment for all in the Subregion
• Assists the Network Coordinator in facilitating and coordinating WADEMOS strategic planning and prioritization in the areas of diversity and inclusion; conducting periodic climate surveys; and working collaboratively to develop and implement strategies and initiatives that advance a climate of diversity and inclusion that supports the WADEMOS mission
• Collaborate with network members and stakeholders to integrate best practices into institutional employment and workplace practices, including business practices and programming
• Engage appropriate stakeholders, develop, implements, operationalize, and measure WADEMOS strategic diversity and inclusion plan, vision, and related goals

Education, Communication, and Outreach

• Coordinate a wide variety of diverse programming within WADEMOS and its network addressing all dimensions of diversity and inclusion
• Work with the Communication and Digital Officer to plan public events about diversity and inclusion
• Propose and/or develop institutional programming related to diversity and inclusion, including employee developmental programs in areas such as cultural competencies and cultivating and retaining future leaders from diverse backgrounds
• Deploy and measures initiatives aimed at the promotion of diversity and cultural competence in the network
• Facilitate group discussions and town hall meetings in response to regional, continental and global events related to diversity and inclusion
• Liaise with the Communication and Digital Officer to establish effective modes of communication about ongoing diversity and inclusion within WADEMOS
• Create and implement communications strategies and content management for training, web resources, social media, and print materials to support diversity inclusion and related initiatives
• Serves as the spokesperson for WADEMOS on matters related to diversity and inclusion
• Form and cultivate strategic partnerships with individuals and organizations outside the network to help further its diversity agenda

Qualifications and requirements
Minimum Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably post-graduate studies or degree in gender studies, psychology, law, social work, sociology, development studies, or related field
• A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience and demonstrated track record of having undertaken and led substantive programming and research on diversity and inclusion programming
• Strong substantive, technical, programmatic, and research skills in diversity and inclusion
• Ability to communicate and inspire others
• Ability to influence, network, and collaborate with government, NGOs, donors, and other stakeholders (both mainstream and diversity and inclusion specific)

Technical/Functional Competencies 
Strong management skills:

• Ability to handle multiple “priority” projects simultaneously, set and meet deadlines, ensure that partners do the same
• Ability to manage own work with little supervision
• Demonstrable capacity for evidence-based decision-making and sound judgment
• Proven experience getting results from geographically dispersed and informally managed people
• Problem-solving ability, creative resourcefulness, and innovation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in English required. Knowledge of French is a major advantage.
• Flexibility and willingness to work during odd hours, including holidays and weekends on a wide range of tasks
• Knowledge of the West Africa Sub-region, ECOWAS, and the AU
• Available for frequent travel