Youth and Gender Specialist at ACDI/VOCA Tanzania

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Youth and Gender Specialist
Youth and Gender Specialist at ACDI/VOCA May, 2024
ACDI/VOCA
is a global development organization working in over 60 countries
around the world. In Tanzania, ACDI/VOCA is implementing the
USAID-funded Feed the Future Tanzania Kilimo Tija (Horticulture
Productivity) Project, which aims to transform the Tanzanian
horticulture market system into a more vibrant, competitive, resilient,
and inclusive one capable of fueling sustained growth and drawing in new
market participants.

ACDI/VOCA believes that all people should
have the opportunity to achieve better lives for themselves, their
families, and their communities. With diverse partners, ACDI/VOCA
empowers people to succeed in the global economy.

Pursuant to
its mission, ACDI/VOCA is actively seeking an accomplished, skilled and
talented professional to fill the role of Youth and Gender Specialist.
This position is anticipated to collaborate closely with the Youth and
Inclusion Manager to facilitate the execution of the strategy for
gender, youth, and social inclusion (GYSI), ensuring the seamless
integration of women, youth, and other vulnerable populations across all
facets of project activities.

Location: Iringa 1
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate
  with Project Specialists: Work with experts in finance, business,
  agronomy, and other fields to identify business opportunities for youth
  and women-led initiatives.
• Streamline Gender and Youth
  Activities: Design and implement systems to enhance production and
  productivity within the project’s operational region, under the guidance
  of the Youth and Social Inclusion Manager.
• Report and Database
  Management: Develop and compile weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
  Maintain a robust database at the regional level to track productivity
  and the utilization of inputs and services by youth and women
  participants in the KTP.
• Enhance Gender and Youth Inclusion:
  Assist partners and stakeholders in integrating and improving gender and
  youth inclusion within the project.
• Curriculum Development:
  Support the design, planning, and implementation of suitable curricula
  to enable the regional office to plan and execute training programs that
  promote youth, gender, and social inclusion.
• Capacity-Building
  Sessions: Conduct training sessions for various stakeholders, including
  Associations, SACCOs, Saving Groups, and other microfinance institutions
  in ZOI. Focus on areas such as microenterprise lending, the use of
  digital tools, and related domains.
• Strategy and Approaches
  Recommendations: Recommend strategies and approaches to sustainably
  enhance youth and women engagement in the KTP.
• Community
  Awareness Events: Organize events and workshops within communities to
  promote horticultural sector opportunities for women and youth.
• Facilitate
  Technology Adoption: Promote access to and adoption of
  productivity-enhancing technologies that are youth and women-friendly.
• Data Collection and Monitoring: Participate in routine and periodic data collection and monitoring.
• Baseline and Follow-up Data Collection: Collect baseline data and follow-up data using OCA and M4 for beneficiaries.
• Implement Engagement Strategy: Ensure the effective implementation of the Youth and Gender Engagement strategy at all times.
• Other Duties: Perform any other duties as assigned by the Youth and Social Inclusion Manager.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Educational Background: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in gender
  studies, community development, sociology, social work, or other
  relevant fields.
• Relevant Experience: At least five years of experience working with gender, youth, and social inclusion issues.
• Preferred
  Experience: Experience with agriculture productivity, agribusiness, and
  market systems development, and working with the private sector to
  advance gender and youth issues.
• Sector Knowledge: Understanding of the Tanzania horticulture/agriculture sector environment.
• Willingness
  to Work in Rural Settings: Willingness to work in a rural setting with
  various stakeholders, including farmers, buyers, financiers, etc.
• Language Skills: Excellent verbal and written skills in English and Kiswahili are essential.
• Travel Ability: Ability to travel to project areas in ZOI

To Apply:
Candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to avtanzania@joinav.org no later than May 29, 2024.
Candidates should indicate the position for which they are applying in
the subject line. Only fully qualified candidates will be contacted for
an interview.
Go to our Homepage To Get Relevant Information. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer.