Education:

Master’s degree in Gender Studies/ Anthropology/ Social Policy Studies or any other related field

Experience:

  • Should have experience in research and analytical skills and well versed with the gender concepts and country wide gender specific issues
  • Experience in research design and methodologies, contribute in survey studies and reviewing the technical component implementation with a gender lens
  • Experience in working with government institutions and international or non-governmental organizations supporting gender and development work in the specific area of intervention;
  • Strong communication skills, and ability to liaise with various stakeholders, including government officials, private sector and BISP. 

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in gender mainstreaming of BISE Programme implementation
  • Assess and identify potential gender-differentiated impacts of the project
  • Provide a gender balance in all project reporting, deliverables and implementation mechanisms
  • Develop and document good practices and lessons learned on gender at all component implementation stages
  • Conduct interviews, surveys, working session as part of a multi-stakeholder consultative process to Programme counterparts.
  • Support the team lead and project implementation team in all other tasks assigned

Skills:

  • Skills in gender analysis in research design and methodologies for poverty reduction, social protection and Graduation; will be strongly desirable
  • Fluency in English and Urdu and/or any other local language.

Job Details

Total Positions:
1 Post
Job Shift:
First Shift (Day)
Job Type:
Gender:
No Preference
Minimum Education:
Masters
Degree Title:
Master’s degree in Gender Studies/ Anthropology/ Social Policy Studies or any other related field
Career Level:
Experienced Professional
Minimum Experience:
5 Years
Apply Before:
Dec 08, 2019
Posting Date:
Nov 07, 2019

Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI)

N.G.O./Social Services · 11-50 employees - Harnai, Rajanpur, Tharparkar, Upper Dir

Poverty is the root cause of every problem in the society, has no doubts worse affects on human life. Traditional gender roles in Pakistan especially in NWFP, which remains indulged in tribal culture, define the woman’s place as in the home and not in the workplace, and define the man as the breadwinner. Consequently, the society invests far less in women than men. Women in NWFP suffer more from poverty of opportunities throughout their lives as compared to other provinces. Economic vulnerability is a key factor in the rise of poverty in Pakistan; vulnerability also arises from social powerlessness, political instability, and ill-functioning institutions. Corruption and political instabilities such as various separatist movements in Baluchistan and Waziristan resulted in reduction of business confidence, deterioration of economic growth, reduced public expenditure, poor delivery of public services, and undermining of the rule of law. The root causes of current unrest in whole country especially FATA and FRS are linked with the absence of the opportunities for youth in all sections of life in general and particular in livelihoods. Active participation of the youth in decision making and development of the area is neglected and never given a chance to decide their fate. This made youth of the area frustrated and restless and compelled them to take part in the unhealthy activities. Poverty and the lack of modern curriculum have proved destabilizing factors for Pakistani society as these causes our youth to be exploited by religious organizations banned by the government to run schools and produce militant literature. Eradication of poverty cannot be brought about by charity, but needs first and foremost empowering the poor, focusing on women, and tapping their tremendous potential. Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI) is a non-political, non-partisan and non-profit organization working as a facilitator to initiate and sustain women and children oriented developmental p

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