2021-06-21

Gender Officer – Jowhar, Hirshabelle, Somalia

Jowhar, Hirshabelle, Somalia
Posted on June 21, 2021

HIRSHABELLE STATE OF SOMALIA

Gender Officer – Jowhar, Hirshabelle, Somalia

Dowlad Goboleedka Hirshabelle ee Soomaaliya

دولة إقليم هير شبيلي الصومالية

HIRSHABELLE STATE OF SOMALIA

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title:	Gender Officer
Ministry/ institution:	Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education
Department:	Planning and Policy
Grade Level & Classification:	Grade 6
Reporting to:	Planning and Policy Director
Salary:	$502
Hours:	36 hrs per week
Location:	Hirshabelle, Jowhar

Purpose of the Position

The position of Gender Officer is to support the activities of the department and set polices related to the gender. The officer of Gender officer will report to the Policy and Planning Department Director of Ministry of Education in developing policies which support national planning and strategic development initiatives for gender affairs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate all gender and Affirmative Action issues in MoE.
Responsible for monitoring and supervision of all MoE activities related to gender.
Work closely with MoE departments, REC, DEOs, and Institutes of higher learning and establish strategic linkages with the stakeholders.
Responsible for organizing of workshops, conferences and seminars on Gender and Affirmative Action issues.
Participate in Gender and Affirmative Action activities and programs and compile a report and submit to the Policy and Planning Director.
Initiate and facilitate sponsorship, scholarships for female school teachers, colleges and universities tutors and lecturers to attend seminars, short courses and training on Gender and Affirmative Action activities or programs.
Develop programs for community education and sensitization to discourage cultural practices that are associated with low education achievements.
Establish and oversee a MoE Gender and Affirmative Action Working group.
Advising the Planning and Policy Director on matters relating of policies, plans and regulations necessary for promotion and development of Gender and Affirmative Action in the Education sector of HSS.
Performs any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director general and the Ministry Management.
Prepare Monthly, quarterly and annual report

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor of education, Development Studies Social Science, Economics, Statistics or related field.
Experience in educational planning, policy, research and/or evaluation in a gender affairs
Have at least 2 years relevant professional experience, in the Public Service or Private Sector.

Competence

Strong understanding of government financial management and measures of performance.
Sound knowledge international standards of management practice.
Good computer and writing skills.
Fluency in both English and Somali Languages in writing and Oral.
Good communication and interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong leadership skills with proven experience of managing, developing strategic planning and motivating a diverse team.
Demonstrable experience of effective internal and external communication skills and political sensitivity
The ability to provide leadership, direction and motivation to the Ministry of education
Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills, including the ability to effectively work with and support the members of a team and work collegiately in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders.
High standards of ethical behavior and integrity.
Ability to identify, analyze and solve complex issues

How to apply

Please Click the Link and Fill the Application Form:

Interested candidates who meet the criteria are encouraged to fill the form and send to csc.hirshabelle@gmail.com by not later than 5^th July 2021

NOTE

Please quote the position you are applying for in the subject of the e-mail.
Application form should be sent as attachment in word format.
Female and people with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to come with

your original academic and professional certificates during the interview day.