Switzerland: Norlha - Gender Officer

Organization: NORLHA
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 19 Jul 2013

Reference code : 3.0.7.110613 – Gender Officer
Europe NGO jobs vacancies Norlha is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious NGO based in Lausanne, Switzerland, with delegations in 3 other European countries (France, Netherlands and Spain). Norlha’s goal is to spur development and reduce poverty in the Himalayas by contributing to the region’s human and economic development through carefully crafted and locally run projects in the sectors of Agriculture, Employment & income, Health, Environment and Education. The organization is committed to support sustainable improvement in the living conditions of the neediest populations in the Himalayas. The organization actively supports impoverished communities with the long-term goal of achieving economic self-sufficiency and the preservation of their culture and dignity.
To provide operational support to Norlha goals, we are seeking a :
Gender Officer
Volunteer position, full- time or part- time (30% min.)
This position is a great opportunity for you to develop project management skills and cutting-edge gender knowledge in a dynamic and structured environment.
Job purpose:
The Gender Officer is responsible for gender mainstreaming, ie assessing the implications for women and men of any planned action, including legislation, policies or programmes, in all areas and at all levels. The ultimate goal is to achieve gender equality. and proactive technical support to the organization. S/he will work with all departments and partners to ensure that gender equity principles are incorporated into all policies and activities. S/he will plan, implement and follow up on gender-related activities and provide support to Counterpart staff, partners and grantees on mainstreaming gender in their programs and activities, including design and implementation of trainings on gender-related topics.
Major activities:
• Participates in the identification and formulation of Himalayan programmes and component projects, by compiling and analysing information in the gender area, drafts project documents and work plans, prepares tables and statistical data.
• Participate in gender-related events (meeting, workshops, and conferences) and network within the country in-order to stay updated about gender related development.
• Provide support to all departments specific to gender mainstreaming, with particular emphasis on helping relevant departments analyse program implications for men and women in various communities and ways to address issues. The incumbent should ensure that the gender checklists are used and should be able to work with various departments on revising and revisiting the gender sensitive indicators for improved mainstreaming.
• Develop training and promotional materials in conjunction with the Gender Expert on gender approaches
•Network and build credible working relations with key partners in Government, UN, civil society organizations
Competencies:
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
•Writing skills that include an attention to detail as well as a grasp of conceptual frameworks
•Excellent communication, reporting and capacity building skills
•Ability to work in a multicultural environment and in a team
Technical knowledge:
• Conceptual and analytical capacity is essential
• Strong technical knowledge on gender an asset
• Ability to explain complex issues in a simple way
Education:
• Advanced university degree in political sciences, international relations, human rights, legal studies or related field with an expertise in gender.
Language requirements:
• Proficiency in written and spoken English, French is an asset but not a requirement
Norlha offers:
• Development of your expertise
• Working to poverty reduction and development of people in need
• Enthusiastic and motivated cohesive team
• Responsibility, autonomy and room for initiative
• Working to poverty reduction and development of people in need
•Enthusiastic and motivated cohesive team
•Responsibility, autonomy and room for initiative
Details of assignment:
• Duration: 9 months min.
• Expected start of assignment: to be defined
• Working time: 30% min. with flexible working hours
• Partial home-based work is possible, possible to be based in other countries as well
NB: This part-time, long-term volunteer position is not paid.

How to apply Europe NGO jobs vacancies:
Please apply by sending your cover letter and CV to rh@norlha.org until 19 July 2013.
We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.