SENIOR GENDER SPECIALIST

Work Location:	Jordan - Amman
Other Possible Locations:
Expected Travel:	up to 30%
Language Requirement:	Fluency in English, proficiency in Arabic (both required),
Employee Duration:	Active Full-Time
Type of Post:	Accompanied - Family
Funding:	THIS POSITION IS PENDING DONOR APPROVAL
*For U.S.-based positions, applicants who are not currently employed by CARE must be U.S. citizens or authorized to work in the United States.
Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all  backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.
DESCRIPTION
CARE seeks a Senior Gender Specialist to contribute technical expertise to a USAID-funded, multi-year project that supports gender equality and female empowerment in addressing the social, political, and economic challenges Jordanian women encounter.  This goal – and its associated objectives, intermediate results, tasks, and activities – are predicated on USAID’s definition of gender equality, elucidated in the Agency’s Gender Equality and Female Empowerment Policy.  This project’s goal, reflecting USAID/Jordan’s Special Development Objective for gender equality and female empowerment, is manifest in three components: The first relates to expanding social dialogue on gender equality, the second to strengthening advocacy for female empowerment, and the third to improving services for women and girls.  USAID expects that, “as positive changes in discriminatory social norms and practices are promoted, and adocacy and policy reforms for women’s issus are strengthened, then female empowerment and gender equality will be enhanced” (RFA, 7).  The Senior Gender Specialist plays a critical role in implementing activities under the three components.  S/he will report to the COP and ideally will be a highly qualified Jordanian. This person should have a minimum of 12 years of professional experience – if an expatriate, her/his professional experience should be primarily overseas. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS A minimum of 7 years of experience of work on gender related projects in the region, demonstrating a unique understanding of the Jordanian context on gender related issues and female empowerment. Master’s degree in gender-related studies or related field. Fluency in English (required). Proficiency in Arabic (required). Prior work in the Middle East (highly desirable).

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