Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 11 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Main tasks and responsibilities
The advisor supports the implementation of the project “Partnerships for Prevention of Gender based Violence in Southern Africa (PfP-II) with the following responsibilities:
• Lead the conceptualization and implementation of flagship projects aimed at engaging religious and traditional actors (RTA) for the prevention of Gender Based Violence (GBV)
• Manage the partnerships and collaboration with government institutions and civil society organisations for the endorsement and roll-out of effective interventions for GBV prevention – including managing of grants, local subsidies and other contracts
• Provide implementing partners of the flagship(s) measure with the necessary technical expertise and capacity development to undertake their tasks
• Contribute to the identification, design and implementation of new context-sensitive flagship projects and opportunities to prevent violence against women and girls
• Establishing and supporting the necessary structures for the management and coordination of the flagship measure
• Assess capacity development needs of the implementing partners and deals with the design, preparation and implementation of workshops, trainings and other capacity development measures.
• Promote innovation, learning and upscaling, including by supporting the adaptation and introduction of effective approaches for engaging RTA and/or other GBV preventative measures in Zambia and the SADC region.
• Represent the project during meetings with relevant stakeholders at national and regional level, as required/ requested by the Programme Manager and/or the line manager.
• Ensure collaboration with and synergies between PfP-II and other GIZ programmes, in particular the GIZ project “Strengthening Girls’ Rights” and its colleague(s) working on engaging RTA in the prevention HIV, teenage pregnancies and GBV.
• Contribute to operational planning, results-based monitoring and reporting, knowledge management and external communication, in close coordination with the AV, his/her line manager and PfP-colleagues
• Support the AV and/or line manager in commission management process as requested

Required qualifications, competences, and experience
• University degree (post-graduate would be advantageous) in Theology, Gender Studies, Development Studies or relevant Social Science. Formal training in Project management and/or Results Based Monitoring is an added advantage.
• Seven years professional experience in implementing projects in the area of gender, violence prevention and/or GBV. Previous experience in an international organization is a strong added advantage.
• Proven experience in the successful engagement of religious and traditional actors for promoting gender-transformation and human rights
• Strong understanding of social norms transformation, human rights-based and gender transformative approaches
• Track record in the successful establishment of partnerships and networks, including with donor agencies, government institutions, civil society and/or private sector companies
• Proven ability to design, lead and organize processes, particularly in the context of gender-based violence prevention measures
• Pro-active and results-oriented work ethic
• High level of cultural sensitivity and diplomacy

Other knowledge and additional competences
• Fluency in English, both oral and written and good verbal communication skills in Tonga
• Ability to thrive in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment
• Proficiency in working with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Outlook and MS teams
• Proactive and results-oriented work ethic
• Team player with the ability to work with minimum supervision
• Availability to travel nationally and internationally, when required

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
The successful candidate will be expected to start employment with GIZ, on a fixed term contract, as soon as possible. Application deadline: 16 July 2023
Please understand that we can only accept and process applications via our E-recruiting system.
Applications should meet the following criteria:
• Cover letter quoting the reference: GIZ_PfP_GA must be uploaded using font type Arial, size 11. In the first paragraph, please outline your motivation for applying for the position. In the second paragraph, outline your experience in the position.
• CVs must be uploaded in PDF not exceeding three (3) pages. Do not indicate your marital status, religion, political affiliation or insert your photo.
• Certificates, qualifications, etc. must not be attached to the application.
• Traceable references of previous engagements must be provided.

• GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued – regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background or age. GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability. People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
     
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