Gender Advisor

Location: Calabar, Nigeria

Start Date: February 2024

Placement Length: 6 Months

Language Requirements: English Level 4-Advanced

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada Only

The Volunteer’s Role

Are you passionate about gender equality and reducing discrimination against women? if so, this might be the role for you!

As the Gender Advisor, you will work closely with the project team to increase the capacity of local partners to develop different training tools and policies related to Gender Equality.

Apply to this position and help women find a safe place and help empower them to overcome past experiences.

As a volunteer, you will:

Provide technical support for the development of skills in advocacy strategies and methods for target beneficiaries and partners in relation to the project. Assess and map gaps in existing knowledge Management and learning structures in the organization in line with FIAP-SHARE Action Area 1. Work with staff and partners to develop comprehensive processes and systems to capture, share and use knowledge to enable learning in line with the partnership objectives. Support in gender-related program development and fundraising Coach and mentor relevant staff on the implementation and delivery of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion initiatives. strategies.

Essential Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant areas (Social Sciences, International Development) Relevant certificates/diplomas in Gender Studies

Essential Background:

At least 2 years of experience working on Gender and social inclusion-related projects Experience in developing and implementing GESI programs for developing countries Excellent oral and writing skills Ability to work on own initiatives

What’s in it for YOU? A life-changing experience!

About Us, the Project and the Partner

Cuso International

Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups. Together with our partners, we are focused on efforts to advance gender equality and social inclusion, improve economic resilience, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Founded in 1961, Cuso International works in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Canada.

Project - Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE)

Cuso International will deliver the Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE) project, with a contribution from Global Affairs Canada (GAC) over seven years (2020-2027). SHARE aims to improve the economic and/or social well-being of the poorest, most marginalized and vulnerable people, particularly women and girls, in developing countries, with a view to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. In addition to increasing engagement of Canadians in international development and key global issues, this project will aim to increase the performance of country partners to deliver more inclusive, innovative and environmentally sustainable development initiatives that advance gender equality, in support of the action areas of Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy.

Partner - Media Campaign Against Human Trafficking

MeCAHT is an international faith-based, media-driven coalition working to reduce the incidences of human trafficking among vulnerable groups in South Afrika, Nigeria and Europe.

MeCAHT runs a Safehouse in Abuja which provides a residential aftercare program for survivors of sex trafficking. The goal is to rehabilitate and empower the restored victims with practical and life skills to enable them to reintegrate into society.