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    9 'Gender Officer' Positions by IDLG in 9 Different Provinces - Afghanistan - Independent Directorate of Local Governance (IDLG)

    Independent Directorate of Local Governance (IDLG)
    Independent Directorate of Local Governance (IDLG) Afghanistan

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    About Independent Directorate of Local Governance (IDLG):

    IDLG was established in 2007 on the presidential decree reassigning the responsibilities of the Civil Administration unit of the Ministry of the Interiors to a newly-built independent directorate. The responsibility for supporting Provincial Councils was also delegated to IDLG through that Presidential decree, making a sole structure responsible for sub‐national governance in Afghanistan.

    Job Details

    Position Title: Gender Officer

    Job Locations: Laghman, Kunar, Takhar, Baghlan, Kunduz, Faryab, Ghor, Nuristan, Khost

    Nationality: National

    Category: Management

    Work Type: Full-time

    Salary: As per NTA salary policy

    Vacancy #: IDLG/HR/EZ-KAR/073

    Organization: IDLG

    Contract duration: One year (extendable)

    Working experience: At least 4 years of relevant work experience

    Gender: Male/Female

    Closing date: 07 April 2021

    Job summary:

    IDLG is looking for 9 Gender Officers for 9 different provinces of Afghanistan. Eligible applicants can read the details below and apply accordingly.

    About the Project:

    The Eshtighal Zayee/Karmondana/ Employment Project (EZ-Kar) is a project of the Government of Afghanistan financed by The World Bank, engaging serval ministries, to manage and respond to the long-run residence, enabling environment and economic development of the Internally Displaced People (IDPs) and their host communities.

    Job Description:

    Specific duties and responsibilities of the position holders are to:

    • Assure equal participation of men and women in all public outreach activities (policy-making, decision-making, planning, budgeting, implementation and monitoring of municipal projects)
    • Facilitate gender equality in formation and functioning of local-level councils and Federation of the CDCs and GAs and conduct exchange visits between the communities & towns for experience, knowledge & skills-sharing as well as capacity building;
    • Increase awareness about women's rights, as stated in the Constitution of Afghanistan and NAPWA, in public information campaigns.
    • Generate and support specific business opportunities for women living in the city.
    • Ensure land and tenure rights for women.
    • Facilitate the launch of social development options for urban livelihoods, carry out options appraisal, guide selection, demand assessment, operationalization as well as sustainability mechanisms
    • Facilitate female presence and inclusivity into main group formation and community development committees (CDCs) at the local level.
    • Institutionalize Gender Mainstreaming

    Address women's needs for services and infrastructure into:

    • Women's markets
    • Women Business Gozar
    • Women's parks and gardens
    • Public latrines for women
    • Women's bathrooms in the municipal offices and guesthouses
    • Women's funeral homes

    Furthermore;

    • Coordinate gender-related activities with the Department of Women's Affairs (DoWA), other sub-national government agencies and civil society organizations.
    • Establish Women Committees in each municipality, where female municipal staff, DoWA representatives and female members of the Municipal Advisory Board can discuss gender issues
    • Support organization of participatory community appraisals and surveys to find out community needs, problems, priorities, and opportunities for social development, education, and training taking gender equality into account.
    • Assist in translating the development of gender needs into social development action plans
    • Facilitate negotiations with local service providers, NGOs, community leaders, the private sector for obtaining resources and technical help for gender into social development interventions.
    • Assist in conducting focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and community survey for assessing the socio-economic needs of the communities
    • Support an assessment of the current capacities and opportunities for the development of the target groups

    Job requirements1. Qualifications:

    At least a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Monitoring, Rural Development, Social Sciences, Project Management, and/or related fields is mandatory.

    A Bachelor's degree in other fields may also be accepted if the work experience requirements are fully fulfilled.

    Experience

    At least 4 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor degree in a governmental, or NGO in a multi-cultural setting, desirably in the context of sub-national or municipal governance;

    Having Professional experience in preparation of presentations and other communication or training tools.

    Skills and Competencies:

    Language Skills: the applicants should be fluent in English, Dari and Pashto.

    Computer Skills: Efficient use of MS Office package.

    How to apply?

    Qualified applicants can submit their updated CV with a comprehensive Covering Letter including a phone number or address online through the following link.

    Apply Online

    Note: Please include the [vacancy number 7 position title] in the respective space on the application page.

    Only short-listed applicants will be called for a written test/interview.

    Notice: IDLG strongly encourages female applicants to apply for these positions.



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