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Job Title: Gender and Advocacy Manager\/Consultant The Gender and Advocacy Manager is responsible for leading the gender and advocacy components of the Promotion of the Vancouver Principles in Sub-Saharan Africa (PVPSSA) project. This role is carried out in collaboration with the Africa Center of Excellence (ACoE), ensuring that all efforts align with the strategic aims and priorities set forth by the PVPSSA Project and the ACoE. In this role, the Gender and Advocacy Manager will lead the implementation and potential customization of the advocacy initiatives and collaborate with relevant central teams at headquarters to ensure that programming and resource allocation for both the PVPSSA Project and the ACoE are aligned with overall goals. – Advocacy and reporting Using the guidelines of the HQ Research and Knowledge Mobilization Director, and in close collaboration with the PVPSSA Training and Logistics Manager, assist with the development and implementation of the required assessments and reports creation. – When relevant to its responsibility area: create and conduct the staff training needs analysis and develop a country learning plan, as well as maintain staff training records. – Analytical thinker – Post-secondary degree in a relevant field, or suitable combination of work and educational experience – Team player – Knowledge and experience of GAC\u2019s Feminist International Assistance Policies (FIAP). In-Person role: The successful applicant will be required to be in our Kigali offices as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and Institute guidelines. Supervisory\/managerial<\/strong><\/p>\n The position is at the Managerial level, with direct or indirect accountability to manage positions with related responsibilities in the PVPSSA Project and ACoE, and a high level of influence in the deployment of its expertise area topics.<\/p>\n If you want to apply, please send your resume and cover letter to:<\/p>\n dallairehr@dallaireinstitute.org<\/p>\n For more information about The Dallaire Institute, please visit our website:<\/p>\n The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security<\/a><\/p>\n
\nDirect Supervisor: PVPSSA Project Director
\nResearch Project Title Promote the Vancouver Principles in Sub-Saharan Africa
\nFaculty\/ Department The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security
\nDuration 1 Year
\nDate Created\/Updated Sept 2024
\nAbout the Research
\nLt. General Romeo Dallaire founded the Child Soldiers Initiative in 2007 and Dalhousie University,
\nHalifax, Nova Scotia, provided a home to the Initiative in 2010. In 2020, the Initiative became the
\nDallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security, an international repository of expertise,
\nresearch, and advocacy to prevent the recruitment and use of children in armed violence. The
\nDallaire Institute is the co-developer of the 2017 Vancouver Principles on Peacekeeping and the
\nPrevention of the Recruitment and Use of Child Soldiers. As part of Dalhousie University, the
\nDallaire Institute hosts a prestigious Tier 1 Canada Research Chair on International Peace, Security
\nand Children and offers undergraduate and graduate courses. Through academic and practitioner
\ntraining and community engagement, the Dallaire Institute\u2019s interdisciplinary and applied research
\nadvances innovative strategies for preventing recruitment and use of children in armed
\nviolence. The Dallaire Institute is supported through private, public and international
\ncontributions.
\nTo achieve this important objective, the Dallaire Institute conducts activities on four fronts:
\n\u2022 World-class, interdisciplinary research to build and share knowledge, which in turn leads
\nto new solutions.
\n\u2022 High-level advocacy activities to create and promote the political will to end the use of
\nchildren in violence as central to the achievement of global peace and security.
\n\u2022 Education and programming to sustain the efforts to make the recruitment and use of
\nchildren as soldiers unthinkable by inspiring leaders, educators, and policy makers to
\nimplement new approaches, conduct research, and actively share their knowledge on the
\nprioritization of the children\u2019s rights upfront approach.
\n\u2022 Comprehensive, prevention-oriented training to security sector actors, in the service of
\nbroader security sector reform, as well as collaboration with civil society to create and
\nimplement tools that protect children from the dangers associated with recruitment.
Job purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nA critical aspect of this role is applying a gender-based and intersectional lens to the understanding of issues and promoting policy frameworks and research that support gender equality and advocacy efforts.
Duties and responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n– Lead the development of the PVPSSA Project’s advocacy materials and its impact on the ACoE, with support from the Policy and Advocacy Manager.
\n– Stay abreast of trend affairs on the African continent, and share these trends with the PVPSSA Project and ACoE leadership, research, and advocacy team
\n– Collaborates with internal teams to design, coordinate and implement events and\/or meetings to advance PVPSSA project and ACoE\u2019s Advocacy goals;
\n– Participate in the creation of reports to the donor and HQ on the progress and impact of programming.
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\n– Implement and propose customizations to the Dallaire Institute’s GBA+ strategy within the project and the ACoE.
\n– Ensure the establishment and monitoring of Gender, Advocacy and Impact priorities and performance in its context, conducting standard self-assessments, including a Continuous Improvement System.
\n– Keep up to date with local trends on GBA+, and social and behaviour change on gender in the security sector and use this knowledge to advise and update management and staff as needed.
\n– Oversee the implementation of the gender approach aspects of the project which seeks to Promote the — Vancouver Principles and reduce conflict-based sexual violence through capacity building of national military and police forces, advocating for the participation of female security sector personnel.
\n– When needed, support other functions of the organization to enhance GBA+ considerations in the monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning mechanisms of the organization.
\n– In collaboration with the Curriculum Design function, design and deliver training to internal and external stakeholders in the relevant locations for the project, on a range of gender-related issues related to the recruitment and use of children as soldiers and the essential contribution of women in all levels of the security sector institutions to prevent grave violations against children.
\n– As a subject matter expert, provides technical guidance, advice, and support to the members of the PVPSSA project or any member of the Dallaire Institute on related matters
\n-Leads mainstreaming of a GBA+ lens throughout the Project\u2019s operations and programming.
Other:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n– Proactively participate in planning and performance processes as outlined in the Employee Handbook including annual appraisals, regular meetings, and ensuring that annual reviews are an integral component of workplans and priorities.
\n– Promote a safe and secure work environment in line with the organization\u2019s core values; and foster strong communication between teams within the organization.
\n– Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to child protection and commitment to the Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse (PSHEA).
\n– Comply with Dallaire Institute\u2019s financial and operational requirements and uphold high standards of honesty and integrity in personal conduct.
\nThis job description is a general outline of responsibilities and qualifications and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The responsibilities and duties may evolve based on the organization’s needs, and additional tasks may be assigned as required.
Qualifications<\/strong>
Skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n– Security Sector knowledge or experience with a proven understanding of and ability to navigate military structure, processes, and language;
\n– Solution-oriented, demonstrating initiative, enthusiasm, creativity and flexibility with excellent interpersonal skills and team spirit;
\n– Maintains high personal and professional ethical standards;
\n– Possess well-developed analytical, problem-solving and communication skills;
\n– Able to manage and be managed in a dotted line hierarchy;
\n– Demonstrate ability to work effectively across multicultural, multilingual, and multidisciplinary teams both on-site and remotely;
Knowledge:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n– At least 7 years\u2019 experience working in government on policy and issues that involve multiple lenses, with demonstrated political judgement
\n– knowledge of child protection, peacekeeping, and global networks linked to the mission of the organization.
\n– Experience working internationally, in fragile contexts, and ability to travel in such contexts as required;
\n– Proven experience (minimum 7 years) combining formal expertise on gender mainstreaming and gender equality with experience of applying these concretely to specific humanitarian\/development\/security sector
\n– Recognized training in GBA+ topics.
Abilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n– Ability to balance competing priorities and make sound judgement calls in situations of urgency;
\n– Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines, including ability to prioritize and delegate, as required;
Assets:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n– Proficiency in French, Portuguese or Spanish languages.
\n– Official certification in GBA+ topics
Working conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThe position requires travel 20% of the time to the project\u2019s countries.<\/p>\nHow to apply<\/h2>\n