Company Description

SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. We are driven by a vision of a better world: A world where across every society all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably. To make this vision a reality, we need transformations in vital agri-food, energy, and water systems. SNV contributes by strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships in these sectors. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.
Building on 60 years of experience we support our partners with our technical and process expertise and methodological rigour. We do this in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia with a team of approximately 1,600 colleagues. By being adaptable and tailoring our approaches to these different contexts, we can contribute to impact at scale, resulting in more equitable lives for all.
In Kenya SNV operates through a decentralised approach with a country office in Nairobi and regional offices in Nanyuki, Kakuma and Eldoret. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to who we are, and what we do. This is reflected in our vision and mission, and strategy, which sets out our aspirations and commitments as our compass towards 2030. For more information on our operations in Kenya and SNV visit our website: www.snv.org

Project Information
SNV will be implementing the five-year ‘Creating Shared Value in the Livestock Sector with Young People in Kenya's ASALs project’ (CASHA). CASHA has the overall goal of improving livelihood opportunities of young women and men, thereby contributing to the socio-economic well-being of communities in the ASAL areas of Kenya. The programme aims to tap into the potential offered by the agrifood sector for entrepreneurship and employment, and for building knowledge and capacity so that young people, especially young women, are attracted by the opportunities and growth potential offered by working in poultry, beef, fodder and other agri related enterprises. The programme will cover 15 counties coalesced into four clusters, namely Mandera, Garissa, Wajir, Tana River, Kitui (Cluster 1); Isiolo, Marsabit, Samburu, Laikipia (Cluster 2); Kajiado, Makueni, Taita Taveta (Cluster 3) and Turkana, West Pokot and Baringo (Cluster 4). CASHA will adopt a systems transformative approach, working through local partners using multifaceted approaches. It will target young women (80%) and men in the assigned clusters as individuals or groups to build capacity and to foster market connections.

Job Description

The Gender, Social Inclusion and Safeguarding Officer will provide technical direction, oversight, and leadership to create and maximize opportunities to engage social inclusion and gender equity though direct project activities. The candidate will support and lead the development and maintenance of a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) and Safeguarding action plan to recognize the structural disparities and social norms that limit vulnerable populations, especially young women, in the Kenya ASAL’s participation. He/She will ensure integration of gender and social inclusion, community led safeguarding and support institutional development and envisioning of groups. S/he will build the capacity of the project team in gender and social inclusion and will manage and support the delivery of gender technical aspects of the intervention at a project level, through both direct delivery and partnerships with project partners, supported by colleagues who provide the necessary youth inclusion initiatives required for the effective and sustainable project delivery. The incumbent will work closely with the Project Manager, technical team and partner representatives to ensure that gender, youth equity and social inclusion aspects are incorporated and well-developed in all technical activities, including in communications activities that promote social behaviour change. S/he will work closely with the MEL Specialist to capture efforts of gender and youth inclusion as part of a learning agenda and relevant project indicators.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that the SNV, Donor and project’s Gender, Social Inclusion and Safeguarding policy and other relevant gender and inclusion principles and regulations are applied consistently throughout the project cycle.
• Support in the development of action plan for gender, social inclusion and safeguarding and implementation of plan for Gender, Social Inclusion and Safeguarding Officer development.
• Conduct gender mapping, analysis in the value chain and support inclusion of marginalised categories in key participating positions.
• The role in addition will ensure inclusion aspects for People with disability, refugees and other excluded groups in all project intervention areas.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight, and integration of Gender, Social Inclusion and Safeguarding approaches across program activities.
• Use Gender, Social Inclusion and Safeguarding analysis to purposefully engage youth, women, and marginalized groups in all activities and result areas.
• Develop and lead the implementation of the project’s Gender, Social Inclusion and Safeguarding strategy and action plan, including the adaptation and development of tools and approaches to support the strategy and action plan.
• Work with senior project management and partners, to raise awareness and capacity of project staff on issues related to Gender, Social Inclusion and Safeguarding, and to expand gender content of the project.
• Work closely with project staff to build their understanding of gender and youth issues, in the ASALs. Facilitate Gender, Social Inclusion and Safeguarding training and develop and/or adapt training content.
• Work closely with M&E team to ensure that Gender, Social Inclusion and Safeguarding considerations are reflected in M&E plan, frameworks, and reports to assess whether the objectives are being met. Support the tracking and maintenance of any Gender, Social Inclusion and Safeguarding performance indicators.
• Support the integration of Gender, Social Inclusion and Safeguarding activities within the work plan; Gender, Social Inclusion and Safeguarding specific tools in work planning to promote gender and youth balance in the project implementation.
• Support development of Gender, Social Inclusion and Safeguarding sensitive behavior change communication activities and messages. Write success stories related to the Gender, Social Inclusion and Safeguarding work being done.
• Work closely with M&E team to ensure that Gender, Social Inclusion and Safeguarding considerations are reflected in M&E plan, frameworks, and reports to assess whether the objectives are being met. Support the tracking and maintenance of any Gender, Social Inclusion and Safeguarding performance indicators.
• Map out potential employment opportunities and link young women and men to decent and fulfilling employment.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in in social work and social administration, social sciences preferably development studies, gender studies or any other relevant discipline. Those who hold master’s degree will have an added advantage.
• 5+ years’ experience at field level in Gender, Social Inclusion and Safeguarding development
• Practical experience in implementing Gender, Social Inclusion and Safeguarding projects in remote locations, especially in fragile ecosystem.
• Experience in youth skilling and business start -up, incubation, training mentorship and acceleration
• Prior experience working in the integration of gender and youth considerations in value chains, or skilling for employment is projects preferred.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with donors, government, local organizations, community groups, and other program partners and stakeholders.
• Proven experience leading the gender development and planning for a donor-funded program of this size and geographic expansion.
• Strong leadership skills, experience in partnership development and deep understanding and experience in consortia management.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken, with excellent reporting facilitation and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to gender equality and social inclusion in all aspects of work.
• Willingness to travel to all program locations, including remote areas

Additional requirements:
Conceptual thinking: Having and gaining insight into situations, problems and processes. Deconstructing problems and systematically investigating the various components.
Coaching: Encouraging and guiding employees in order to make their performance more effective and to enhance their self-perception and problem-solving skills.
Focus on quality: Setting high quality standards and striving for continuous improvement and quality assurance.
Result orientation: The ability to take direct action in order to attain or exceed objectives.
Persuasiveness: The ambition to win over other people for one’s views and ideas and to generate support.

Additional Information

To Apply

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation by 20 April 2025 using the Smart Recruiters platform by clicking "I'm Interested" button.

Should SNV wish to proceed with your application, two interviews with the Selection Committee will take place.

Working at SNV

We offer a stimulating work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our team members benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts. For more information, please visit our website: www.snv.org/careers.

At SNV, inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos. SNV strives to be an inclusive employer, thriving on the diversity of its people and does not discriminate on the basis of disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender and sexual orientation, etc.

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