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Care International in Pakistan , Islamabad
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Care International in Pakistan
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Industry: N.G.O./Social Services
Category: Public Relations
Total Position: 1
Job Type: Contract ( firstshift )
Department: Program
Job Location: Multan, Pakistan
Gender: Doesn't Matter
Minimum Education: Masters
Degree Title: Masters in international development, women\\\'s studies, human development, organizational management, public policy, or related discipline along with substantial experience working with gender equity and/or advocacy issues.
Career Level: Manager
Required Experience: 8 Years - 10 Years(Minimum 8 years experience in working with gender equity and/or advocacy issues. Past experience in developing and implementing training/facilitation strategies preferably in a cross-cultural setting would be an advantage.)
Apply By: Sep 3, 2010
Posted: Aug 27, 2010
   
   
Job Description:
Gender Equity and Advocacy Advisor (GEAS) is responsible for promoting, nurturing and guiding CARE, relevant Government Line Departments, IPs and UCs on of gender equity and diversity issues. S/he will be the lead person for the project to ensure that the project staff and activities are gender sensitive and responsive. S/he will contribute in developing gender disaggregated data collection tool to track progress, actively contributing in gender analysis of the project activities and sensitizing CARE, IPs staff and UCs representatives. S/he will also advocacy plan and do the networking with the women and human right organizations, provincial department of women affairs to institutionalize a support mechanism for the participating rural destitute women in resolving gender based violence and/or rights denial issues. The GEAS will be instrumental in adaptation and targeting activities to meet the practical gendered needs of women and men (based on gender analysis and lessons learnt). S/he will also be responsible to document lessons learned and impact of activities related to women empowerment and disseminate to the internal and external audiences.
 
Skills Required:
 
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Required
Ability to play role in advocacy for women rights issues and build networks and programs in regards to women economic empowerment and gender equity. Persuasive written language skills and strong interpersonal skills will be an asset.

COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, able to influence a variety of stakeholders on a variety of iss

WORKING CONDITIONS AND LEVEL OF TRAVEL REQUIRED.
Based in Islamabad at the Head Office with 50% travel to project locations within the operational areas. Meet and discuss with the IPs staff, relevant Government Line departments staff of Provincial and Districts and UCs.