Save the Children International  

Save the Children International is a leading global humanitarian organization that has been protecting children's rights worldwide for over years. We operate in more than countries, responding to emergencies, implementing innovative development programs, and advocating for children's rights on a global scale. 

Our work in Ukraine began in . Since then, we have significantly expanded our presence, providing support to children and families affected by war. Our key areas of focus include education, child protection, food security, social support, and advocacy to drive lasting change in children's lives. 

ROLE PURPOSE: 

The Gender Equality Technical Advisor uses their in-depth contextual understanding, technical and practical expertise, and relationship building skills to define and deliver our strategic ambition for advancing gender equality in Ukraine. 

The role leads strategy development and the technical design, implementation and measurement of high quality programmes that advance gender equality and ensure that children in all their diversities can equitably access, participate within, benefit from and act as decision makers for both humanitarian and development programming. The post holder works with all sectors and functions of the organisation to mainstream gender and address GBV risks across the programme cycle.

The role provides leadership to ensure our work is grounded on intersectional gender and power analysis, and supports the design and implementation of gender sensitive monitoring and evaluation systems to demonstrate impact, while sharing learning across our programmes, teams and partners. As a part of SIDA CSO project the role holder will work closely with implementing partners fostering the building of ownership and agency of local organisations. It provides leadership to design, adapt and deliver gender sensitive- and -transformative content for capacity building and system strengthening of partners. 

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: 

SIDA CSO Implementation

Support Sida CSO programmes in integrating gender equality and social inclusion in the development, implementation, phasing out, and reporting of all SIDA CSO-related work.  Contribute to the development of innovative programming approaches to ensure partner-led mutual learning on gender equality and social inclusion, and sustainability of CSO-level cooperation across partners. Facilitate and share lessons learnt across CSO partners to promote best practices and inform future programming.  Tailor and deliver capacity-building on gender sensitive programming where relevant Support CO programmes in identifying new, additional gender expert partners.

Leadership, technical advisory and quality assurance

In line with the - Country Strategic Plan (CSP), contribute to the strategic vision and direction of SCI Ukraine programme and portfolio, by leading the systematic integration of gender equality into strategic, technical and operational processes  Provide technical leadership to lead the implementation of a Gender Equality Action Plan for the country office, grounded on Save the Children’s gender equality and GBV tools and approaches  Build capacity of SC staff and partners in key technical approaches related to gender equality and GBV, via developing and facilitating high quality training, workshops, webinars, etc.  Provide oversight and guidance to the programme implementation teams of partners, to ensure that thematic programme components are technically sound and grounded on gender and power analysis, implementation methods are consistent with national and global strategies, acknowledged good practice and that gender and GBV issues are raised and addressed in real-time. Ensure that GBV mitigation measures are factored into all SIDA CSO activities by adopting a risks mitigation approach to implementation. 

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning 

Under the guidance of the MEAL Specialist and in cooperation with PDQ- and partner MEAL staff: Lead and/or support the usage of gender sensitive MEAL approaches and tools such as gender analysis, safety audits, rapid needs assessments and situational analysis, and others.  Contribute to the development, dissemination, monitoring and evaluation of innovative programme quality tools and resources focused on advancing gender equality.  Contribute towards the creation of an organisational learning culture that promotes the use of disaggregated data, evidence and analysis (including gender and power analysis) and understands its link to quality and accountable programming. Undertake field visits to project sites; work with implementation teams to understand impacts, operational challenges, and continuously identify opportunities for learning, course-correction and improvement. Ensure the quality, clarity and consistency of technical components of internal and external reports (, project reports, sit-reps, internal updates), prioritizing and embedding gender equality across framing and content, in collaboration with relevant colleagues 

External representation

Represent Save the Children in relevant gender and GBV networks, including the GBV Area of Responsibility, in order to identify gaps and opportunities, and to position Save the Children in the humanitarian coordination system. In alignment with the CO Country Strategic Plan (CSP) and leadership, engage in strategic positioning with donors, partners and government in-country, and ensure that Save the Children is a partner of choice in gender equality programming.  Map and engage with formal and informal networks of women-led, girl-led and gender-focused organizations and identify possible opportunities for collaboration. Foster partnerships with feminist organisations focused on women’s and girls’ rights, engaging men and boys, equal rights and advancing gender equality.  Leverage and liaise with technical colleagues and networks from across Save the Children ensuring that learning from the Country Office is shared with others and global lessons brought back. 

Cross-cutting

Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to safeguarding (child safeguarding and PSEA), code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures, in order to advance SCI’s global priorities, such as (but not limited to) gender equality, disability inclusion, safe programming and safeguarding, child participation. Actively contribute to strengthening team spirit and cooperation within the PDQ Department Team.  Promote accountability and high performance, encourage a culture of learning, creativity and innovation, support staff and colleagues in efforts to deliver outstanding results for children in Ukraine.  Ensure adaptability, flexibility, and ability to work on a wide range of tasks in a wide range of contexts with impeccable attention to detail and accuracy.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice) 

Accountability:  

holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:  

sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.  

Collaboration:  

builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:  

develops and encourages new and innovative solutions Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:  

Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

Education 

Degree in Women and Gender Studies or related degree with focus on gender equality and inclusion in international development, social work, public health, sociology, anthropology or related area, or equivalent experience

Essential

At least years’ relevant experience working on gender issues ad providing technical leadership for the design and implementation of humanitarian and/or development programmes focused on advancing gender equality, including experience with humanitarian response  Strong understanding of gender equality and GBV principles, practices and humanitarian standards; relevant national and global gender-focused policy priorities; and key gender inequalities impacting children in Ukraine. Demonstrated strong knowledge and skills related to gender sensitive and transformative programme design and fundraising, monitoring and evaluation, including designing pathways to sustainable impact at scale.  Significant experience in gender equality training, capacity building, and mentoring, and a demonstrated ability to make complex concepts compelling and accessible.  Experience of strategy development and planning to advance gender equality and social justice. Demonstrated knowledge and skills related to intersectional gender and power analysis, and the design, piloting, implementation and evaluation of innovative technical tools and resources to advance gender equality through programming and advocacy initiatives. Skilled at networking, representation and partnership development in order to promote learning, strengthen civil society and mobilise resources.  Able to generate and use data and evidence to innovate, deliver, learn and share what works and what does not work for addressing the root causes of harmful gender norms and promoting gender equality for and with children. A high level of written and spoken English, Ukrainian and Russian languages, including an ability to write clear and well-argued reports. Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills.  Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy. Capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.

Desirable

Experience working in a specialist GBV role and/or GBV programming. Knowledge of one or more specific technical areas such as Education, Child Protection, MHPSS, and Child Rights.  Master’s degree in relevant field of studies. Experience in advocacy. Specific experience of designing and managing projects for major humanitarian and/or development donors.

Additional job responsibilities 

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience. 

Child Safeguarding Policy: 

We are committed to ensuring children's safety. Our recruitment process includes strict background checks and reflects our commitment to protecting children from harm. 

Equal Opportunities  

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures. 

Health and Safety: 

All employees are expected to perform their duties in accordance with our global policy on harassment prevention. 

Preventing Fraud, Bribery and Corruption 

The role holder shall perform the necessary duties in accordance to Counter-fraud, Bribery & Corruption Policy and keep any activity during performance of duties free from any instance of fraud, bribery, theft, and corruption. 

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