Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Advisor

Assignment Type:

South-South International Volunteer

Eligibility Requirements:

Open to individuals who hold citizenship of a low or middle income country other than the country where the assignment is based

Assignment ID:

VA-106959

Assignment Title:

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Advisor

Partner:

NGO Gender Coordination Network (NGO-GCN)

Country:

Malawi

Duration:

7 months

Time Commitment:

Full-time

Assignment Context

Are you passionate about economic empowerment for women and youth globally? Do you have gender equality and social inclusion skills and experience to contribute?

As the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Advisor with NGO Gender Coordination Network (NGO-GCN) in Lilongwe, Malawi, you will provide support in improving gender equality policies and resources, and mentor and train staff to become gender champions.

Apply today to help overcome gender inequality in Malawi!

Roles and Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the NGO-GCN team, review the gender equality, and harassment and discrimination policy to confirm their alignment and relevance with international standards
• Develop communications materials and content on gender equality, harassment, and discrimination to increase awareness on rights of workers 
• Conduct mentorship training to provide staff the opportunity to champion gender equality
• Provide support in planning events including a gender learning and sustainability symposium
• Ensure that a gender equality lens is consistently applied in the execution of all communication activities and women stories are highlighted
• Ensure an environmental and sustainability climate action lens is applied during training delivery and printing of materials
• Participate in pre-assignment training 
• Participate in at least 3 public engagement initiatives before, during, or after the assignment. Volunteers will be equipped with the tools, training, and support to achieve these goals. Volunteers will also have one virtual check-in with the Public Engagement Officer throughout the course of their assignment
• Set up a personalized volunteer fundraising page on the WUSC fundraising platform and share it in your networks. Volunteers will be supported with the tools, training and support to achieve the fundraising goal
• Ensure that a gender equality lens is consistently applied in the execution of all activities
• Support partners to empower young women and promote a culture of gender sensitive representation in all activities and program benefits 
• Submit reports as required by the partner organization and by WUSC.

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree in gender or women’s studies, social sciences, or equivalent experience in gender and women’s rights, or a relevant field
• A minimum of 2 years experience in gender equality and developing policy
• Experience drafting content related to gender equality for publications, digital communications material and reporting
• Knowledge and experience in monitoring and evaluation will be an asset
• A commitment to gender equality, youth inclusion, and international volunteering
• Flexibility, adaptability, excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity
• Experience with group facilitation and trainings, including content development considered an asset 
• Experience living and working internationally considered an asset
• Written and oral fluency in English.

Partner Description

The Non-Governmental Organizations Gender Coordination Network (NGO-GCN) is a network of over 50 organizations that coordinate gender and women’s rights activities in Malawi. They seek to promote gender equality and women empowerment through civic education, capacity building, advocacy, research and knowledge management, networking and information sharing among members and stakeholders in Malawi. NGO-GCN works to enhance gender interventions through five thematic areas: Women in Politics and Decision Making, Child Rights, Gender Based Violence, Gender Related Laws and Agriculture and Economic Empowerment. They work through coordination, lobbying, advocacy, information sharing and capacity building. The network has contributed to gender equality and equity, and building organizational and individual capacities to manage issues of gender equality and equity.

Support Package

• Support and guidance from the WUSC Volunteer Mobilization Team prior to departure and from WUSC Country Team while on assignment
• Pre-departure training to learn about the volunteering for development program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context and network with other volunteers
• In-country orientation upon arrival in country of assignment
• Language training in country of assignment, where required
• Modest monthly living and accommodation allowance
• Airfare to and from the assignment country
• Visa/work permit
• Pre-departure medical exam
• Health insurance
• Vaccinations and antimalarial medication
• Criminal record verification
• Vacation leave entitlement
• Debriefing after completion of assignment
• An incredible opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to global development, enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!

WUSC’s Safeguarding Policy

WUSC’s activities seek to balance inequities and create sustainable development around the globe; the work ethic of our staff, volunteers, representatives and partners shall correspond to the values and mission of the organization. WUSC promotes responsibility, respect, honesty, and professional excellence and we will not tolerate harassment, coercion and sexual exploitation and abuse of any form. Successful applicants will be required to sign off on the WUSC Code of Conduct and the Self-Disclosure Form. International and national volunteers will also be required to submit a criminal record verification.

WUSC is a signatory to the Cooperation Canada Leaders’ Pledge on Preventing and Addressing Sexual Misconduct. The pledge represents the shared commitment as Canada’s global development and humanitarian leaders to ensure the full implementation of practices and policies that will protect and respond to our own staff, volunteers and the communities we serve. We are committed to creating safe and respectful workplaces and programs that promote gender equality and are free from gender-based violence, including by addressing and responding to all abuse of power, holding people to account, and protecting the vulnerable. Read the full pledge.