Gender Specialist, Program Evaluation in Kenya

ABOUT GENDER RESOURCES:

GRI advances gender equality and women’s empowerment so that all people – women, men, boys, and girls – have equal abilities and opportunities to lead more fulfilling lives. We utilize innovative practices in adult education, communication technology, and results-based program management to achieve programs with tangible impacts for real people. GRI is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) based in San Francisco, California.

JOB SUMMARY:

GRI is recruiting for an experienced Gender Advisor to conduct a short term evaluation of a women’s empowerment program in Kenya, as part of multi-country assessment. Activities in Kenya focused on increasing the number of women in decision-making by strengthening the capacity of female political aspirants, as well as bridging the gap between women in political structures and their female constituents and working with political parties to improve their gender responsiveness. The Gender Advisor will report to the study Team Lead.

The evaluation will take place in October 2015. Approximately 19 days LoE.

This position in open to Kenya nationals only.

This position is contingent upon funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct assessment of program activities in Kenya, including desktop research, key informant interviews, and participant focus groups


• Travel outside of Nairobi to conduct interviews


• Prepare and submit all raw data collected


• Present initial findings to local partners


• Write country assessment report

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MA required


• Ten (10) years experience promoting women’s political participation, including candidate training, political party development, advocacy for women


• Specific knowledge of women’s human rights and gender equality issues in Kenya


• Experience conducting program assessments, including demonstrable experience in mixed methods research


• Fluency in English required


• The ability to think creatively and be proactive in program management


• High level of interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, foreign government personnel, members of donor organizations, funders and policy makers


• Self-motivated and well organized


• Ability to work collaboratively, supportively, and respectfully with others


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

How to apply:

To apply, please visit GRI’s jobs board at https://genderresources.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=30.

Pay is commensurate with position and experience.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

GRI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, or pregnancy.