Upright Partners is recruiting a Gender Specialist for Children Believe in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Location: Ouagadougou
Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year, renewable based on performance) with a 3-month trial period
Start Date: September 2024
Work Schedule: Full-time
Application Deadline: august 12, 2024.
RESPONSABILITIES:
.Develop and review gender equality and girl’s empowerment strategies;
.Conduct gender needs assessments;
.Design responsive strategies for gender and GBV (gender-based violence) mainstreaming;
.Provide technical support and training on gender and GBV;
.Collaborate with sector specialists and field staff to address gender gaps;
.Represent Children Believe in advocacy efforts with various stakeholders.
Qualifications:
.master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., project management, sociology, law);
.At least 3 years of experience in managing multi-sectoral projects, particularly in gender and GBV;
.Knowledge of National Gender Policy an gender mainstreaming;
.Experience in context analysis, advocacy, and capacity building;
.proficiency in English, French, and a local language.
.Strong interpersonal, presentation, and public speaking skills;
Attributes:
.In-depth knowledge of gender issues and communily development;
.Ability to work under pressure and in emergencies;
. Excellent organizational, innovative, and problem-solving skills;
.Commitment to Children Believe’s vision and values.
Application requirements:
.CV in French and English
.Motivation letter
. Certified photocopies of diplomas and employment certificates
.CNIB or passport copy
.Recent police record (less than 3 months old)
By e-mail to, specifying the position in the subject line.
Application Deadline: August 12. 2025.
Contact us: +226 25 65 66 85
