We are hiring a Gender Democracy Project Officer

JOB TITLE:
Gender Democracy Project Officer

LOCATION:
Lagos, Nigeria

REPORTING TO: Director, Human Rights

SECONDARY SUPERVISOR: Executive Director

SUMMARY: The Gender Democracy Project Officer of The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs) is in responsible for gender and gender diversity-focused projects. The Gender Democracy Project Officer will work closely with other Human Rights staff and the Director of Human Rights to develop and execute projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES

(Other duties may be
assigned)

• Working closely with the Director of Human Rights to execute gender and human rights programming.
• Preparing proposals, reports, briefings and other such publications for gender and human rights programming.
• Liaising with internal and external teams to plan, execute and monitor human rights projects.
• Carrying out qualitative and quantitative research on gender and human rights programmes.
• Providing advisory on gender minority and human rights issues.
• Identifying advocacy opportunities and priorities and executing strategy.
• Facilitating training sessions and other capacity-building activities.
• Monitoring key developments in relation to human rights violations experienced by gender minority persons.
• Acting as an advocate for and representing the needs of gender minority groups.
• Preparing and distributing gender-specific materials.
• Researching cases and violations against
  gender minority persons.
• Performing any other duties that may be
  assigned by direct supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate is required to possess:

• A degree in Gender
  Studies, International Relations / Studies, Political Science, Sociology or
  other relevant Social Sciences.
• At least three years
  OF relevant work experience in the NGO space.
• Experience with
  quantitative and qualitative research.
• Experience
  facilitating training sessions and Project Management Skills.
• Excellent Oral and
  Written Communication Skills.
• Discretion and
  ability to handle confidential issues.
• Ability to work
  collaboratively and respectfully with others in a diverse team, across
  organizational boundaries and multiple locations, and with team members at all
  levels.
• Confidence and
  enthusiasm when communicating with both external partners and the internal
  project teams in formal and informal presentations
• A passion for social
  change with interest in the field of gender equality, human rights, SOGIESC,
  social justice, and civic engagement.
• Exceptional
  professionalism, follow-through and people skills.
• Personal qualities of
  humility, capacity for self-reflection, and/or a sense of humour is a plus.
• Availability to
  travel within and outside Nigeria.

COMPENSATION

The salary for this role is One Hundred and Eighty Thousand Naira (N180,000) monthly.

This is a full-time position for employment.
We are seeking exceptional applicants and offer excellent employer-paid
benefits and work perks.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested and qualified candidates should send a cover letter and a CV to jobs@initiative4equality.org

Email subject should read GENDER AND DEMOCRACY PROJECT OFFICER

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE

Application for this role closes at Midnight, Monday 25th of January 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

TIERs believes that diverse teams are strong teams. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity, composed of teams with a mix of genders, ages, education, and multiple tribes, faiths, and socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage candidates of all genders, ages, abilities, orientations, ethnicity, and origins to apply. However, applications from women, non-binary and other sexual minority persons, and persons with disabilities will be given priority.

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