Job Description:The client is a leading management consulting firm specializing in providing comprehensive advisory services to the private sector, governments, and international organizations in food systems and international development.Job SummaryThe client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Lead (Gender and Community Building) to join the team for a donor-funded project on Opportunities to Improve Nutrition through Processing and Preservation in Nigeria. This role is pivotal in ensuring that gender mainstreaming and community engagement efforts are effectively integrated into project activities to achieve desired outcomes.RESPONSIBILITIES:Gender Mainstreaming:Lead the integration of gender-sensitive approaches into all project activities, ensuring that they effectively address gender disparities and promote women's empowerment.Collaborate with the project team to develop and implement gender-responsive strategies and interventions, with a focus on enhancing women's participation and leadership in the food processing sector.Provide technical expertise and guidance on gender-related issues to project staff and partners, including conducting gender analyses and designing gender-sensitive monitoring and evaluation frameworks.Monitor and evaluate the gender-related outcomes of project activities, collecting data to measure progress towards project goals and objectives.Intervention Lead/Community Engagement:Serve as the intervention lead for the Mentoring and Community Building project intervention to address the societal barrier that female employers and employees face.Facilitate dialogue and collaboration with community stakeholders, including government agencies, civil society organizations, and community leaders, to foster an enabling environment for women's economic empowerment.Organize and facilitate training sessions, workshops, and community meetings to build the capacity of community members, especially women, on topics related to gender equality, nutrition, and food security.Partnership Development:Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including local NGOs, women's groups, and government agencies, to leverage resources and support for project activities.Identify opportunities for collaboration and partnership with other organizations working on gender equality and women's empowerment initiatives in Nigeria.Represent the company at relevant forums, conferences, and events to promote the organization's gender-focused work and contribute to knowledge-sharing and advocacy efforts.RequirementsBachelor's or Master's degree in gender studies, international development, sociology, or related field.5+ years of experience in gender mainstreaming, women's empowerment, and community development, preferably within the agriculture or nutrition sector in Nigeria.Strong understanding of gender dynamics and cultural contexts in Nigeria, with experience working with diverse communities and stakeholders.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with project beneficiaries and partners.Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a commitment to promoting gender equality, women's empowerment, and social inclusion.
