Gender Specialist

Oxfam Novib is looking for a qualified candidate who will be taking the Gender Specialist position. The position will lead and coordinate the integration of gender equality and womens empowerment principles in Oxfams program especially communication on renewable energy energy efficiency and green transition projects. The position will also contribute to communication and policy engagement to ensure that womens voices leadership and agency are visible in Vietnams transition toward a just low-carbon and inclusive economy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide technical support on Gender Mainstreaming in Program and Project

• Support on strengthening integration of gender equality and womens empowerment across Oxfams projects and programs.
• Support program staff and partners to develop gender-responsive project designs implementation plans and monitoring frameworks.
• Support baseline studies mid-term reviews and evaluations with a focus on gender equality outcomes.
• Work closely with Oxfams communication and media team to produce gender responsive media content case studies stories of change and campaign messages. Contribute to the implementation of Oxfams MEAL framework including gender-sensitive indicators for assigned projects.

Capacity Building and Learning on Gender for Colleagues and Partners

• Work with external consultants to design and facilitate training workshops on gender for OiVs staff and partners.
• Support participatory learning and documentation of good practices lessons learned and innovations from assigned projects.
• Contribute to internal learning events thematic working groups and cross-program collaboration within Oxfam.

Lead Gender Mainstreaming in assigned projects

• Conduct gender analysis and lead to developing feasible activities to strengthen womens participation and leadership in projects such as communication on renewable energy energy efficiency and women led green transition.

• Develop and implement gender-sensitive communication and policy engagement approaches that highlight womens roles and leadership in projects such as communication on renewable energy energy efficiency and women led green transition. Ensure timely and quality reporting reflecting both technical progress and gendered impact in projects such as communication on renewable energy energy efficiency and women led green transition.

Contributing to Partnership Development and Resource Mobilization

• Contributing to building and maintaining partnerships with relevant government bodies (MOIT MONRE) mass organization such as VWU private sector actors and research institutions promoting gender responsive initiatives.
• Contribute to concept notes and full proposals development processes.
• Assist in coordinating with donors and international partners when required.

EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES

Essential

• University degree (masters preferred) in gender studies social sciences sustainable development or related fields.
• Strong understanding and minimum 5 years of experience in gender equality womens empowerment in programme design and implementation preferably in communication on renewable energy energy efficiency or green economy sectors.
• Basic understanding of Vietnams green growth energy transition and climate policy frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in gender analysis gender mainstreaming communication for social change and policy advocacy.
• Proven ability to work with government private sector and civil society partners in complex multi-stakeholder settings.
• Excellent facilitation coordination and analytical skills.
• Strong written and spoken English and Vietnamese.
• Willingness to travel to project sites in different provinces.

Desirable

• Experience in feminist leadership or feminist participatory action research (FPAR).
• Knowledge of donor-funded projects (EU Canada etc.) related to green transition and gender equality.

Understanding of intersectionality (ethnicity disability youth etc.) in the context of green jobs and climate action.

How to apply

Please upload an up to date CV and a cover letter clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted- usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.

About us

Oxfam is a global movement of people who are fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice. Oxfam Confederation currently has 21 member organizations working in 79 countries. We share a vision of a just and sustainable world. A world where people and the planet are at the center of our economy. Where women and girls live free from violence and discrimination. Where the climate crisis is contained. And where governance systems are inclusive and allow for those in power to be held to account.

Oxfam in Vietnam believes that a reduction in poverty injustice and inequality will occur through the interaction between active citizens accountable states and responsible private sector and that it is fundamental to Vietnams development. Oxfam in Vietnam contributes to a shift from the current growth-based development model to a Human Economy that cares about People and the Planet.

Our commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment exploitation and abuse lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam International Secretariat also participates in theInter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.In line with this Scheme if a job applicant has been employed by another member of the scheme we willrequest information from that organizationabout any findings of sexual exploitation sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employmentor incidents under investigationwhen the applicant left submitting an application the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.