Job Description

Mashambanzou Care Trust (MCT) is implementing the “Putting Children First Project”, which seeks to contribute to the creation of an environment where children, youths and women are protected from violence and abuse for enhanced physical and mental wellbeing. The project will be anchored in the communities through community champions and community mentors. MCT uses a gender lens in its programming focus to ensure that deliberate measures are considered to ensure that identified obstacles that prevent women participation in development process/programmes are addressed. The rationale behind the Gender Analysis training which will be implemented by MCT, is to provide valuable insights into gender disparities, identify gender-specific needs as well as concerns and inform the development or adaptation of strategies and interventions to promote gender equality and social inclusion. This will be done through training Community Champions and Gatekeepers on gender analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To define Gender analysis and its importance.
• To identify and understand the specific gender roles, norms and power dynamics within the target population i.e. the communities and the nation at large
• To examine gender-based differences in the access to assets, resources,
Opportunities, jobs and services
• To identify constraints, opportunities and entry points for identifying and narrowing gender gaps, creating effective, equitable policies and interventions that will result in social and economic benefits for women and men.
• To provide evidence-based recommendations and strategies for integrating gender considerations into policies, programs or interventions.

Qualifications and Experience

The leading consultant should possess at least a Masters’ Degree in gender related areas. A PhD in a gender related field will be an added advantage.
At least 2 years’ experience post qualification and traceable reference in business management and entrepreneurship is required.

How to Apply

Consultancy Companies or Individuals and must submit their applications and detailed CVs of the leading Consultant with at least trade references via email to [email protected], addressed to Programmes Manager, no later than Monday 15 January 2024. Only shortlisted applications will be responded to.