| JOB TITLE: | GENDER ADVISOR |
| REPORTS TO: | HEAD OF PROGRAMMES AND OPERATIONS |
| DEPARTMENT: | PROGRAMMES AND OPERATIONS |
| ROLE RISK ASSESSMENT | MEDIUM RISK |
| LOCATION: | KEBBI STATE |
| TYPE | CONTRACT |
| DATE | 7/1/25 |
Job Summary:
Ensure the TLM-Nigeria gender policy is applied across the full programme management cycle to ensure gender objectives are translated to analysis, initiatives, and operations, as well as decision-making processes and the development of good practices; Introduce gender mainstreaming into operational practice and programme planning in TLM-Nigeria;
Key Responsibilities:
- Propose revisions, introduction of best practices, and adoption of gender guidelines within TLM-Nigeria partners’ policies/SOP/manuals and practices to mainstream gender equality and improve prioritization and planning processes.
- Ensure TLM-Nigeria processes and programmes take into consideration the specific needs of women to overcome social barriers, perceptions, and challenges impeding women’s participation and influence;
- Facilitate multiple training/workshops for TLM-Nigeria programme and technical staff on gender mainstreaming;
- Propose a data collection system so that TLM-Nigeria Monitoring and Evaluation Officers collect gender, disability, and age disaggregated data on beneficiaries;
- Provide TLM-Nigeria Programmes Team with advice on how to strengthen and improve TLM-Nigeria Programme engagement and activities concerning gender as well as support with gender mainstreaming in TLM-Nigeria Programme proposals and other documentation;
- Proactively make recommendations on gender sensitive approaches, and support on specific initiatives as requested by TLM-Nigeria partners;
- Include specific gender indicators and describing strong and critical aspects related to the implementation of the planned activities quarterly internal reports for TLM-Nigeria Programmes;
- Provide technical support to ensure that gender is further mainstreamed into all areas of TLM-Nigeria Country strategy;
- Supports the implementation of UN Security Council Resolutions on Women;
- Coordinates, as needed, with other UN agencies, Funds and Programmes that have complementary mandates on gender related issues through participating in working level mechanisms, as well as coordinates with relevant institutions; and
- Supports the provision of technical expertise as required to relevant partners on strategies for gender mainstreaming, including expanding the capacity for gender analysis and designing gender-sensitive policies and programmes.
- Perform any other duties as requested and tasked by the Head of Programmes and Operations.
- Contribute to the development of communication materials on TLM-Nigeria initiatives, including wins, learnings, and our reach and impact for internal and external audiences.
- Analyse and present data effectively in graphic and online formats to reach TLM-Nigeria supporters, partners and donors.
- Develop and manage workplans and processes for effective collaboration with internal and external TLM-Nigeria partners.
- Collect information pertaining to how gender is considered in all TLM-Nigeria organised training, survey/clearance and risk education;
- Review planned project proposals for comment/input regarding barriers to women’s empowerment and gender equality; and
- Collect, supervise, and analyses sex and disability disaggregated data and measure progress against gender indicators.
Personal Specification:
Qualifications and Skills:
| Criteria | Essential | Desirable |
| Qualification | Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in development-related disciplines, gender issues, human rights, political science, behavioral science, or other relevant social science fields, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experienceFirst-level University degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) in development-related disciplines, gender issues, human rights, political science, behavioral science, or other relevant social science fields, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.Relevant experience is defined as experience in gender and development, gender and security, gender analysis, or gender trainingExperience implementing gender-responsive initiatives is requiredExperience working on gender issues in conflict / post-conflict environments is desirable | Willing to travel and flexibility in unpredictable circumstances. |
| Knowledge | Proficiency in computer packages such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Experience developing and refining data collection tools.Interpersonal skills.Verbal and written communication skills.A good leader. | Working Knowledge of Hausa is an added advantage |
| Personal Qualities | Committed Christian with good Christian testimony.Ability to take initiative.Honest and dedicated.Problem solver.S/He must be FlexibleAbility to manage people under him very well.Problem solverAbility to adapt to changing work situations | Friendly and having the ability to lead being able to inspire the same in others. |
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their “Cover Letter and CV in a single file, saved with your name and job title” in Word format to: tlmnigeriarecruitment@gmail.com
Application Closing Date:
Wednesday, January 29th, 2025.
DISCLAIMER
“TLM-Nigeria has a zero-tolerance policy towards any abuse, neglect, and exploitation of all people. Successful candidates are expected to understand, sign and comply with all TLM-Nigeria safeguarding policies, including the TLM-Nigeria Safeguarding Code of Conduct’’