Assistant Gender Coordinator at Women Fund Tanzania Trust

Assistant Gender Coordinator

Assistant Gender Coordinator at Women Fund Tanzania Trust October 2024

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Assistant Gender Coordinator – the Regenerative Seascapes for People Climate and Nature Project (ReSea) Program.
Position: Assistant Gender Coordinator.
Job type: Full-time
Location: Tanga-Pemba Seascape, Tanzania.
Reports to: Gender Coordinator RESEA Program.

Are you passionate about gender equality, climate justice, and empowering women?
Background:
The Regenerative Seascapes for People, Climate, and Nature Program
(ReSea), funded by Global Affairs Canada, seeks to enhance the
resilience of coastal communities in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO)
region to the adverse impacts of climate change.
The program focuses on improving the socioeconomic conditions of these
communities, with a strong emphasis on gender-responsive conservation
and climate adaptation.

The program is structured around three
key pillars: Blue Planet, which aims to improve the effectiveness,
equity, and gender responsiveness of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and
Locally Managed Marine Areas (LMMAs);
Blue Nature, which promotes gender-responsive nature-based solutions (NbS) for climate change adaptation;
Blue People, which enhances women’s economic empowerment in nature-based value chains.

The ReSea project is being implemented in five WIO countries: Kenya, Tanzania, Comoros, and Madagascar. In Tanzania,
Mission Inclusion, in partnership with IUCN, have partnered with Women
Fund Tanzania Trust (WFT-T), who serves as a technical partner for
feminist and gender actions that promote gender equality, economic and
environmental justice in the Tanga-Pemba seascape.

Who we are:
Women Fund Tanzania Trust (WFT-T), is the first and only feminist
women’s fund dedicated to advancing women’s rights and social justice.
The Fund is looking for a dynamic and committed Assistant Gender
Coordinator to join our team.
This is your chance to be at the forefront of the Regenerative
Seascapes for People, Climate, and Nature Project (ReSea), an innovative
initiative that blends environmental conservation with gender
empowerment in the Tanga-Pemba Seascape.

At WFT-T, we believe
that the future of climate resilience and sustainable development lies
in empowering women and marginalized communities. Our goal is to ensure
that women are not just participants but leaders in creating a more
sustainable and equitable future. If you are driven by a passion for
gender equality, environmental justice that leads to sustainability, and
inclusive community development, we encourage you to apply for this
impactful role.

Key Project Objectives
The RESEA
Project focuses on integrating gender equality into environmental
conservation efforts, particularly in the Tanga-Pemba Seascape. A
primary objective is to ensure that women, especially those from
marginalized communities, are active leaders in decision-making
processes related to marine resource management, climate adaptation, and
the blue economy.
The project emphasizes women’s economic empowerment by providing access
to nature-based value chains (NbS), sustainable livelihood
opportunities, and leadership. Through inclusive governance, the project
ensures that climate resilience strategies address the needs of women,
while advocating for gender-responsive policies at local, national, and
regional levels.

By intertwining gender equality, economic
empowerment, and environmental sustainability, the project aims to
create a more inclusive and resilient future where both women and men
contribute to sustainable development and marine conservation.

The role:
The role of an Assistant Gender Coordinator within the RESEA Project
under Women Fund Tanzania Trust (WFT-T) is to support the Gender
Coordinator in ensuring the successful implementation of gender equality
and social inclusion strategies.
This position requires a proactive, organized individual who can assist
in both operational and field-based activities, helping drive the
project’s objectives. Key responsibilities of the role include:
Support Gender Mainstreaming Efforts

• Integrate gender considerations into project planning, implementation, and reporting by collaborating with relevant teams.
• Assist
  in developing and distributing gender-sensitive materials and training
  modules to ensure stakeholders are equipped to uphold gender equality
  standards throughout the project.

Coordinate Field Activities and Community Engagement.

• Work
  directly with community leaders, women’s groups, and stakeholders to
  gather insights, ensuring their feedback informs project activities and
  approaches.
• Facilitate community meetings, focus group
  discussions, and workshops, ensuring that women’s voices are represented
  and integrated into the project’s decision-making processes.
• Oversee
  logistical arrangements for gender-related activities in the field,
  ensuring smooth and efficient execution of all gender-focused
  initiatives.

Conduct Data Collection and Gender Analysis

• Collect gender-disaggregated data to monitor and evaluate the progress of gender initiatives, contributing to project reporting.
• Conduct
  preliminary gender analysis, identifying trends and issues, and report
  findings to the Gender Coordinator for further review.
• Assist in
  preparing evaluation reports, ensuring they accurately capture the
  gender-related outcomes and lessons learned from project activities.

Support Capacity Building Initiatives

• Help
  organize and coordinate training sessions on gender equality, climate
  justice, and women’s leadership for diverse groups, including community
  members, local authorities, and project staff.
• Contribute to the
  development of training materials, ensuring their relevance and
  effectiveness in addressing gender issues in the local context.

Assist with Advocacy and Policy Efforts

• Support
  the preparation of policy briefs, reports, and presentations to
  advocate for gender-responsive environmental policies and practices.
• Assist
  in coordinating meetings with policymakers, government officials, and
  civil society organizations, ensuring that discussions on gender
  equality in environmental and climate strategies are well-represented
  and impactful.

Provide Administrative and Logistical Support

• Manage
  logistical planning for gender-related workshops, conferences, and
  training sessions, ensuring that all events run smoothly.
• Assist
  with scheduling and organizing meetings between the Gender Coordinator
  and key stakeholders, ensuring timely follow-ups and coordination.
• Maintain
  organized documentation of all gender-related files, reports, and
  databases, ensuring that information is readily accessible and updated.

Support Communications and Knowledge Sharing

• Contribute
  to the creation of communications materials that highlight the
  project’s achievements in promoting gender equality and social
  inclusion.
• Assist in preparing content for reports, newsletters,
  and social media, focusing on amplifying women’s leadership and
  showcasing gender-responsive climate action within the project.

Monitor Gender Integration in Nature-based Solutions (NbS)

• Help
  track the integration of gender considerations into Nature-based
  Solutions (NbS) activities, ensuring that women’s roles in sustainable
  resource management are visible and prioritized.
• Provide
  feedback from the field on women’s participation in NbS activities,
  suggesting adjustments or improvements to enhance their involvement and
  leadership.

Support Relationship Building and Partnerships

• Act
  as a liaison between local women’s organizations and the project team,
  fostering collaborative relationships that support the achievement of
  gender equality goals.
• Assist in organizing and facilitating
  stakeholder meetings, ensuring that Women’s Rights Organizations (WROs)
  and other key partners are actively engaged in the project’s activities
  and objectives.

Key Strategies for Success:

• Inclusive Eco-Social Approach: Tailor solutions to local realities,
  ensuring women’s active participation in climate resilience efforts.
• Intersectional Approach: Address complex and overlapping forms of discrimination that affect women and marginalized groups.
• Feminist Leadership: Empower women’s organizations to lead and advocate for gender-responsive environmental policies.

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What We’re Looking For:

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Environmental Studies, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience: At
  least 5 years of experience in gender mainstreaming, women’s
  empowerment, or feminist advocacy, with a focus on climate-related
  projects.
• Skills: Strong communication, facilitation, and
  analytical skills, with experience working at the grassroots level and
  in community development.
• Passion: A deep commitment to feminist principles, social justice, and environmental sustainability.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a transformative project that empowers women and fosters climate resilience.
• Grow Your Network: Collaborate with national and international organizations committed to advancing women’s rights.
• Supportive Environment: Work within a feminist organization dedicated to creating lasting and transformative social change.

How to Apply:
To apply, send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and
passion for gender equality and environmental justice to info@wftrust.or.tz

Women Fund Tanzania Trust
17 Rufiji Street, Masaki
P.O. Box 79235
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Deadline for applications: 30th October 2024
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.