Introduction
Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR) is an indigenous nonprofit institution that works to accelerate positive health, social and economic reforms through high-quality program design and implementation, capacity building, implementation science research, and knowledge generation, as well as agenda-setting and stakeholder convening across human development sectors. Our work seeks to benefit primarily disadvantaged and under-served populations. We implement transformation programs in Nigeria and are currently expanding our footprint to several West and Central African countries.
Description and Objectives
The Gender Integration Specialist will provide strategic technical and operational guidance in the design, implementation, and management of gender mainstreaming across SCIDaR on the level of corporate culture and through its programs.
Technical Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership in developing and implementing a comprehensive gender integration strategy across all levels and areas of the organization;
- Conduct audits to assess existing opportunities and challenges within SCIDaR’s structure, functions, processes, and programming to identify gender inclusion gaps and areas for improvement;
- Contribute to formative research and audits to identify key achievements and constraints related to gender within SCIDaR’s areas of impact, ensuring evidence-based practices address identified constraints;
- Support project design and management processes to incorporate gender integration objectives and goals into programming and new business development;
- Design and deliver capacity-building training and interventions for SCIDaR staff and stakeholders on gender equity in programs and practices;
- Collaborate with M&E teams to develop metrics, tools, and mechanisms for effectively measuring, tracking, and documenting gender integration results across all projects;
- Ensure M&E systems are utilized as intended to deliver expected outcomes on an ongoing basis;
- Provide technical input, support, supervision, coaching, and quality assurance for all gender initiatives within SCIDaR;
- Contribute to the development of communications and knowledge materials to promote gender equity and inclusion;
- Facilitate the institutionalization of gender mainstreaming through ongoing review and revision of organizational processes and policies to foster a sustainable gender-equitable organizational culture;
- Collaborate with senior management to introduce and institutionalize a gender-integrated culture across SCIDaR;
- Document and share best practices, emerging trends, and lessons learned for policy dialogue, advocacy, and future programming;
- Lead the preparation of gender mainstreaming technical reports for donors and stakeholders;
- Provide guidance on project budgeting related to gender issues;
- Serve as an advisor on all matters related to diversity and gender inclusion.
Institutional Leadership Responsibilities
As an institutional leader and a part of SCIDaR’s Management Team, the Gender Integration Specialist will be required to contribute substantially to organizational strategy and management in ways including, but not limited to:
- Support for executive management as needed with institutional representation; planning and budgeting; people development, and general leadership and oversight for the organization especially concerning matters related to gender equality;
- Support the technical development of proposals as required or assigned;
- Participate as required in the comprehensive in-house professional development program that includes new staff onboarding and orientation; in-class training sessions; staff mentoring program etc.
Required Competencies
Core requirements
- Compelling evidence of interest in and commitment to the mission of SCIDaR;
- Commitment to helping build the organization for a minimum of two years in the role;
- Demonstrated strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and thought leadership abilities;
- Computer usage skills with proficiency in Microsoft® Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
- Reliable people manager, able to manage and promote inclusive and diverse teams within the organization;
- Secure relationship manager, highly impactful influencing and persuasion skills;
- Fast learner, open to learning from peers, subordinates, and supervisors collaboratively and at a rapid pace;
- Good understanding of gender dynamics and women’s empowerment in the Nigerian and African context;
- Demonstrated research and policy development ability;
- Strong communication, writing, analytical, and organizational skills;
- Skills in facilitation and training delivery.
Education and Experience
- Academic training: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with an outstanding academic record. An MBA or a Master’s Degree in International Development, Policy and Strategy Development, Public Administration, Health Management, or a similarly relevant field will be an added advantage;
- Experience:
- Minimum of ten years of demonstrated experience in research, policy formulation, program design, or program development experience working on gender issues;
- Experience in designing and conducting gender analyses and developing gender-focused strategies and policies;
- Experience in gender-mainstreaming within organizations and/or gender integration within program design;
- Experience conducting organizational change management initiatives preferred.
Terms of Appointment
- This is a full-time position based at SCIDaR headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria;
- Remuneration and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications and experience;
- Associate may be required to undertake local and international travels to partner organizations, conferences, or workshops.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
SCIDaR is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.
