IPSTC Job Vacancy in Kenya : Gender Specialist

Job Description Background: The International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) is a Research and Training institution focusing on regional peace support capacity building to respond to conflicts through preventive, management, recovery and peace building measures. The centre is a key player in the Africa Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) with its strategic  focus in the Eastern Africa Region. IPSTC in collaboration with the support of the UN Women wishes to engage a competent Gender Specialist to spearhead the integration of gender in Peace Support Operations in Kenya.
Duties and Responsibilities: This position is located in Peace and Security Research Department (PSRD), IPSTC, Karen in Nairobi. 

The successful candidate will develop gender policy, integrate gender equality in PSO, and contribute to capacity building of women in Kenya who are involved in PSO initiative.
 

Programme Development and ManagementCarry out Gender Needs Assessment (GNA) and development of Gender Policy at IPSTCSupport, coordinate and oversee all the gender related activities at the centreDesign and formulate project activities in line with the priorities of the projectResponsible for prompt internal and external reporting as per the approved guidelinesGuide IPSTC on integrating gender in programmes in PSOsDesign capacity building, trainings and awareness raising initiatives to stakeholders on the importance of implementing UNSCR 1325 and other normative frameworks that promote human and women rightsDevelop tools and guidelines on integrating gender in PSOsResponsible for monitoring achievements of related resultsFacilitate knowledge building and sharingOrganize local and regional cross-learning initiatives on the best ways to mainstream gender in the centre and in programmes.Facilitate curriculum design and researches on women’s role in peace and security in KenyaQualifications and Professional Experience:Masters Degree related to the field of Gender Studies.Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in gender, preferably in the areas of conflict prevention, conflict management and post conflict peace building.Has research and analytical skills. Knowledgeable on programme management tools, results based management and reporting.Experience of making presentations and delivering lectures to large audiences is required.Relevant experience in curriculum design and training evaluationExperience in organising events/workshops/symposiums and writing occasional papers, issues briefs and Newsletter is desirable.How to Apply To apply, please send your resume, including publications done within the last five years, current remuneration and expected remuneration, current notice period and cover letter to International Peace Support Training
Centre, Westwood Park Road, OR email to: jobs@ipstc.org by 6pmOnly short-listed candidates will be contacted.Posted by: Jobwebkenya Company: IPSTC State: NairobiLocation: Nairobi, Nairobi, KenyaJob type: Full-TimeSalary: Job category: NGO Jobs in KenyaTags: No TagsJob expires in: Endless