Cuso International is a North American leading international development agency that works through volunteers to overcome poverty, operating in Nigeria for more than 60 years.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Gender Advisor

Location: Calabar, Cross River
Job type: Full time
Start Date: December 2023
Placement Length: 6 Months
Language Requirements: English Level 4-Advanced

The Volunteer’s Role

• Are you passionate about gender equality and reducing discrimination against women? if so, this might be the role for you!
• As the Gender Advisor, you will work closely with the project team to increase the capacity of local partners to develop different training tools and policies related to Gender Equality.
• Apply to this position and help women to find a safe place and help empower them to overcome past experiences.

As a Volunteer, you will:

• Use your skills and expertise to develop a gender action plan in line with the local context to advance gender equality.
• Support the review of GESI (Gender Equality and Social Inclusion) policy and strategic plan documents.
• Support the implementation of Gender intervention/activities.
• Support with mainstreaming of GESI into every program activity and plan.
• Support with GESI capacity building and transfer of knowledge to team members.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant areas (Social Sciences, International Development)
• Relevant certificates/diplomas in Gender Studies

Essential Background:

• At least 2 years of experience working on Gender and social inclusion-related projects
• Experience in developing and implementing GESI programs for developing countries
• Excellent oral and writing skills
• Ability to work on own initiatives

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.