Gender And Diversity Officer

Organizational context (where the job is located in the Organization) The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian network, reaching 150 million people each year through its 187 member National Societies. The Organisation acts before, during and after disasters and health emergences in order to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people. Our work is guided by seven fundamental principles (humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality) and by Strategy 2020, which voices our collective vision and determination to move forward in tackling the major challenges that confront humanity in the present decade. Job purpose The IFRC MENA Zone is seeking an experienced, dynamic and committed candidate for the position of Gender and Diversity Officer, herein ‘Officer’. The Officer shall support gender and diversity action in cooperation with Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies in the region. The framework of this action  consists of two parts: firstly to ensure that senior leadership, senior management, staff and volunteers demonstrate commitment to including gender and diversity perspectives at all levels of programmes and operations; and secondly, to support National Societies to improve mainstreaming of gender and diversity considerations into community-based programmes and emergency interventions. The Officer will work closely with the IFRC MENA Zone Gender Advisor (“Gender Advisor”) to use gender analysis as the way to ensure that all beneficiaries' needs have been assessed and considered when developing program plans. The Officer shall base her/his work on existing gender mainstreaming tools including the IFRC Strategic Framework on Gender and Diversity Issues, Gender and Diversity Support Plan to National Societies for 2014 (Dubai, 2013), MENA Consultation on Gender Awareness and Gender Mainstreaming (Aqaba, 2011), and gender mainstreamed MENA Disaster Management Manual, and other relevant tools to be developed subsequently.   Job duties and responsibilities 1- Support programme sectors (Disaster Management, Health and Care, Psychosocial Support, National Society Knowledge and Development, etc.) to ensure that gender and diversity issues including violence prevention are adequately identified and addressed. 2- Provide substantive support to reviewing project proposals to ensure robust inclusion of gender and diversity issues and to ensure compliance with donor requirements for gender mainstreaming e.g. ECHO Gender and Age Marker. 3- Support and/or lead on the design and delivery of trainings and other capacity building exercises for IFRC and National Society staff and volunteers on concepts related to gender, diversity and interpersonal violence prevention. 4- Lead on regular communications with the MENA Gender Network through e-newsletter, ‘el Nashra’. 5- Organize translation of key materials to promote accessibility across the MENA Zone. 6- Report, liaise and represent (internal and external) where required. 7- This position will report to the IFRC MENA Zone Gender Advisor. 8- The work will be pursued in conjunction with MENA National Societies’ gender focal points within the MENA Gender Network, and with the Federation Global Gender Network and Senior Officer in Gender and Diversity at the Secretariat level (Programme Services Department). Duties applicable to all staff 1- Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat’s goals  2- Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles 3- Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager   Position Requirements Education Required Preferred Bachelor’s degree in gender studies, social sciences, public health, political science, international relations, or equivalent work experience. X         Experience Required  Preferred Secondary level of education plus training/qualification on issues of gender and/or diversity mainstreaming and/or interpersonal violence/gender-based violence prevention and response programs, preferably in an international or humanitarian context X   Demonstrated experience using gender analysis and gender-sensitive planning tools X   Experience in working for a humanitarian aid organization working with vulnerable communities X   Proven training and facilitation experience X   Experience in effective report writing X   Knowledge and Skills Required  Preferred Excellent understanding of core technical guidelines and materials related to gender and diversity, interpersonal violence/gender-based violence prevention and humanitarian assistance (IASC, SPHERE, etc.) X   The ability to build relationships and communicate effectively and sensitively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds X   Proven presentation, training and facilitation skills X   Ability to produce effective and engaging communications with diverse groups X   Flexibility and adaptability X   Computer skills - competency in the use of relevant software and other applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and MS Project X   Social media experience   X Languages Required  Preferred Full proficiency in English (spoken and written) X   Full proficiency in Arabic (spoken and written) X   French   X Competencies (to be filled in by HR)     Communication Collaboration and Teamwork Judgement and Decision Making National Society and Customer Relations Creativity and Innovation Building Trust