Gender Equality Technical Specialist at Cowater International

Program Coordination:

• Collaborate with project stakeholders, local communities, and government agencies and Ministries to address mutual challenges.
• Provide guidance on synergies and opportunities for further efficiencies in gender.
• Provide subject matter expertise to support on program and project planning and design.
• Coordinate and provide secretariat support to working groups as required.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engage with key stakeholders, partners, donors, civil society organizations, academia, private sector etc. and keep apprised of their sector-specific engagement on gender.
• Support specific learning and networking events for key stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain a list of contacts within relevant ministries, development partners, private sector, civil society actors, and other key stakeholders to support advancement of GAC objectives.
• Participate in and guide consultations and engagement sessions on sector- specific matters.
• Support to Canada's engagement with relevant stakeholders and working groups.
• Identify capacity gaps and opportunities for government and partner agencies’ engagement.

Capacity Building:

• Provide training and support to project staff, partners, and local communities on topics related to gender as well as best practices.
• Stay informed about sector-specific emerging trends and disseminate relevant information to GAC.
• Research and propose innovative solutions to link education, skills development and the employment opportunities in gender.
• Provide assistance and capacity building support to government and partner organizations on national policies, strategies and frameworks related to gender.

Reporting and Documentation

• Review and provided comments on project documents including proposals, workplans, performance frameworks, reports, etc.
• Prepare and submit preparatory reports for working group committees as required.
• Review and analyze current news, events, trends that impact sector-specific GAC programming and interests on a weekly basis – and offer analysis and opportunities for Canada.
• Identify opportunities to showcase and leverage Canada-funded gender activities, through the production of monthly impact stories on results and innovations.
• Engage with partners and highlight a monthly impact story.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Work within systems for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of GAC programs in gender.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on performance and compliance concerning projects and programs.
• Identify capacity gaps and opportunities for government and partner agencies' engagement.
• Undertake field monitoring visits to assess and conduct technical reviews as required.