RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Head of Gender Unit, the incumbent will support the implementation of the ARC Gender Strategy in the following areas:

• Assisting in the coordination of the Gender and DRM Platform: provision of administration, communication and logistics support to the gender & DRM platform through the establishment and updating of membership profiles, moderation of discussions on the virtual platform, development and dissemination of summary discussions of the platform, preparation of logistics for face to face meetings of the Platform etc
• Monitoring and Evaluation: work closely with the M&E unit of ARC to collect and analyse gender disaggregated data for gender transformative progress tracking of ARC interventions.
• Contributing to knowledge development: Provide research assistance, including developing and managing relevant data bases, to consultants and partners working on studies, gender analyses, policy briefs and researches with relevant and updated qualitative and quantitative data available on the subject matter.
• Supporting policy dialogue and advocacy: Including liaising with ARC’s communications staff, contributions to the ARC website, assisting on social media,co-facilitating relevant events on advocacy for a gender sensitive policy environment in disaster risk financing.
• Providing administrative support as needed, to the Gender Unit, including accounting, HR, logistics and related duties. Perform other related duties as requested by Senior ARC staff

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in one or more of the following disciplines: gender studies, social sciences, international development, agriculture, development economics, or other relevant field. Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Experience:  A minimum of five (5) years post graduate professional experience is required.
• Language: Fluency in English is required with a working knowledge of French.  Working knowledge of another AU official language –Arabic or Portuguese – is an added advantage.
• Knowledge: Strong writing, research and analytical skills.  Strong computer skills, including excellent skills in word processing, excel spreadsheet, presentation, database and other standard software packages and systems.

Desirable Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of disaster risk management and financing issues
• Committed to learning about and contributing to addressing gender differential impacts of Disaster Risk Management and Financing
• Strong analytical research, writing and communication skills.
• Independent and motivated self-starter and quick learner
• Ability to complete tasks on time and uphold ARC standards for high quality output without constant supervision.