Volunteer recruitment notice

 Position title:  Gender Advisor

TYPE:  National Mandate

Location:   Kigali with travel within the country

Duration:  6 months from the month of July 2021

CONTEXT

The Center for Study and International Cooperation (CECI) is a Canadian non-profit organization founded in 1958, with its head office located in Montreal. Since its creation, CECI’s mission has been to fight poverty, exclusion and inequalities. To this end, CECI aims to improve the economic and social well-being of the poorest and most marginalized people in Africa, Asia and the Americas, through the support of volunteers. CECI particularly aims to strengthen the place and leadership of women and young women as agents of change for sustainable and inclusive development. By sharing their skills and expertise, and working in close collaboration with local partners,

In Rwanda, CECI supports the strengthening of the economic power of vulnerable women: farmers and pastoralists, entrepreneurs, women heads of household and young single mothers, women and young women living in refugee camps or cross-border trade. Although considerable progress has been made in gender equality in Rwanda, especially at the political level, the situation of women in their households is less glowing. CECI volunteers work in collaboration with civil society organizations to improve economic opportunities for women. In collaboration with local women’s rights organizations, volunteers also support the creation of an environment conducive to gender equality.

Partner:  Women’s Network 

 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Following a needs analysis, develop and implement a series of training courses intended for project teams and members of the Women’s Network in charge of implementing projects in the communities on aspects of equity and gender dynamics, positive masculinity, power relations, intersectionality, women’s rights;
• Support the updating of the gender policy and the development of other policies related to the fight against gender-based discrimination, in particular sexual harassment and gender-based violence (GBV);
• Develop an advocacy plan on gender-based violence (GBV) issues and provide training;
• List best practices and positive changes regarding gender mainstreaming in all programs of the partner organization;
• Take gender equality into account in all activities, with particular emphasis on the participation and representation of women and young women, in all activities;
• Take into account the issues of the environment and adaptation to climate change in all activities;
• Ensure, at all times, to respect the guides, manuals, directives or instructions of the organization in terms of safety and protection;
• Take the necessary means to help ensure their own safety, in particular by establishing an individual risk mitigation plan in their place of employment;
• Write the reports required by the partner organization and by the CECI program.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Hold a university degree in a relevant field (gender studies, social sciences, sociology).
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in gender equality (women’s rights, positive masculinity, gender equality, etc.).

• Interest and demonstrated experience in gender equality and equity.
• Fluency in French and English as well as Kinyarwanda
• Be able to telework, independently, while participating in virtual meetings. 
• Adaptability, flexibility, excellent teamwork skills and sensitivity to cultural realities. In addition, being able to demonstrate strong skills in terms of flexibility and tolerance for ambiguity in this period of uncertainty.

BENEFITS AND SUPPORT FOR VOLUNTEERS:

• Support and supervision throughout the assignment.
• Health insurance or reimbursement of a fixed amount per month for obtaining health insurance.
• A monthly allowance.
• An incredible opportunity to improve your professional skills!

All interested candidates who meet the requirements must send to  [email protected]  no later than June 18, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.,  their application files including the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) with names, e-mail and telephone numbers of 3 reference persons
• Diploma and other additional certificates if applicable
• Copy of identity document.

 CECI is an employer that respects fairness. Applications from women are strongly encouraged.