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Date Posted: Thursday, June 29 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Job Summary:
The Gender Inclusion Coordinator manages the implementation of the organizational Gender and Inclusion Strategy and coordinates the company activities aiming at achieving gender equality, equal access to information and participation in Project activities, and empowering women and girls in the organization practices during pre-construction and construction phases.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Stakeholder Engagement- Gender Inclusion Coordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of gender equality and women’s empowerment in EACOP activities. This entails:
• The management of the organization's Gender and Inclusion Impact Assessment, from its development to the implementation of the organization's Gender and Inclusion Strategy including monitoring and evaluation.
• Participation in the development of organizational policies and procedures to ensure the inclusion of gender aspects.
• The development and promotion of gender inclusion programs in the organization activities in Uganda and within the Project in general (incl. development of focus group discussions, promotion of women recruitment, participation of Ugandan women-owned businesses..) aiming at advancing gender equality and female empowerment.
• The identification of activities aiming at fighting against Gender-Based Violence within the organizational area of Influence, in particular through partnerships with relevant organizations/institutions
• Assess and identify potential gender-differentiated impacts of the project, including opportunities for and constraints on women’s participation in the project's initiatives.
• Identify government agencies, NGOs, community-based organizations, and women’s associations or groups whose work focuses on gender and the specific areas of intervention that can be utilized during project implementation.
• Establish and maintain active relationships and liaisons with Government counterparts, multi/bilateral donors, civil society organizations, institutes, and academia on gender equality and women’s issues to strengthen key alliances and partnerships, enhance collaboration and promote EACOP as an agent of change in the field of Gender
• Prepare analytical and regular progress reports on Company's performance on gender issues.
• Participate in gender-related grievances resolution.
• Represent the organization at conferences and events related to Gender matters.
• Produce communications products such as articles, fact sheets, and stories …documenting the organization's gender inclusion activities.

Minimum Requirements/ Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in Social Sciences, Social Policy, Social Anthropology, International law or Human Rights law, Human Resource or Labour Resource Management or a related discipline – preferably with a specialization in gender and project cycle management.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the linear construction and extractives industry.
• Experience in regular interfacing with and undertaking field oversight of the implementation of Gender policies.
• Substantial experience and knowledge of gender mainstreaming/ integration, GBV prevention, response, and mitigation.
• Experience working with and engaging senior government officials.
• Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to develop and maintain good relations with stakeholders including government authorities, local communities, industry partners, CSOs/NGOs, and international organizations.
• Proven ability to multitask, work independently, and manage significant workloads and competing demands whilst meeting deadlines.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Excellent computer; report writing and analytical skills.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.




Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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