What we are looking for
Experience in gender work or GBV response with knowledge of the gender context in Lebanon
Extensive experience in training, coaching and knowledge transfer on gender issues as well as experience working with partners.
Strong analytical and communications skills, demonstrating ability to apply gender analysis in the programme design.
Strong inter-personal skills and presentation skills.
Fluency in both English and Arabic languages; proficiency in French language is an asset.
What you will do
NRC is committed to gender-sensitive programming, as part of its work on promoting Safe and Inclusive Programming and the related work on rolling out Minimum Standards.
The main role of the Gender Advisor will be to provide technical advice and support to NRC and its partner members under the Haretna Consortium, taking a technical leadership so that gender is fully mainstreamed throughout NRC’s project cycle and all Consortium’s activities.
The Gender Advisor will lead and oversee the technical aspects of the gender component and ensure gender transformative agenda for the Haretna Consortium is fulfilled following the Gender Action Plan developed for the Consortium, while consortia partners will manage the implementation and administration of all activities.
In this position you will:
- Contribute to NRC’s annual Safe and Inclusive Programming action plan by providing guidance and leading on activities where needed.
- Lead with technical support the objective of gender-transformative programming for the Haretna Consortium including enhanced capacity building for all consortium partners.
- Lead gender assessments, do no harm, and strengthen effective and more gender-sensitive referral systems in close collaboration with other protection actors at area level. Support NRC and partners with gender sensitive issues.
- Contribute to gender-specific activities implemented by NRC or NRC’s partners, including Gender Action Plans, developing indicators and activities for Protection programming, and providing support and coordination on relevant tasks.
- Design training materials on gender and GBV and give training to NRC staff, volunteers, contractors, contingency workers, and partners, as well as awareness raising to affected communities.
- Design gender- and age-sensitive community awareness materials (helpline leaflets, WhatsApp accountability messages, video) and coordinate with staff, volunteers, contractors, contingency workers, and partners to ensure that these are widely disseminated.
- Support methodologies for outreach activities and ensure that women, men, girls and boys in all their diversity participate in the decisions that affect them.
- Contribute to grants management tasks as required (proposal amendments, reporting, meeting with donors, etc.).
- Support advocacy or policy work on gender issues and the inclusion of gender key messages.
- Encourage the sharing of knowledge and support efforts to change attitudes and practices on gender.
- Represent NRC and the Haretna Consortium in the national Gender Working Group.
- Be an active advocate for Safe and Inclusive Programming, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Sexual Harassment (PSEAH), Child Safeguarding (CSG) and Accountability to Affected Populations.
Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.
What you will bring
- Relevant degree in gender studies, social studies, humanitarian studies.
- At least 3 years of experience in gender work or GBV response.
- Knowledge of the gender context in Lebanon and the legal frameworks applicable to women’s rights Familiarity with relevant tools for gender mainstreaming, including gender & age markers and IASC guidelines.
- Extensive experience in training, coaching and knowledge transfer on gender issues as well as experience working with partners.
- Strong analytical and communications skills; demonstrated ability to apply gender analysis in the programme design.
- Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to gender issues.
- Strong inter-personal skills (ability to demand results and be empathetic, non-defensive but decisive, firm and resilient).
- Ability to present data and convey information clearly and concisely and identifying trends.
- Fluency in both English and Arabic (speaking, reading, writing); French is an asset.
- Computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel).
What we offer:
- Duty station: Beirut Lebanon
- Contract: 12 months. Renewal based on funding and performance.
- Travel: 50% within Lebanon.
- Salary/benefits: Grade 8 on NRC’s Lebanon national salary scale.
- NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
- We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC
Important information about the application process
- Note: applicants must be legally eligible to work in Lebanon. We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.
- Internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity Marketplace.
- When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your national identification card. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
- Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
- We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
- If you have any questions about this role, please email mero.recruitment@nrc.nowith the job title as the subject line.
Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.
NRC currently has over 3,000 staff across the Middle East dedicated to assisting people affected by conflict in Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Libya and Palestine. Its humanitarian interventions are based upon its programming expertise in the Core Competencies of Shelter, Education, WASH, Livelihoods and Food Security, and Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) to vulnerable displaced people that were forced to flee.
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We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:
- do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
- join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
- be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.
Learn more about NRC’s operations in Lebanon here.
How to apply
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