The successful candidate will develop gender policy, integrate gender equality in PSO, and contribute to capacity building of women in Kenya who are involved in PSO initiative.
 

• Carry out Gender Needs Assessment (GNA) and development of Gender Policy at IPSTC
• Support, coordinate and oversee all the gender related activities at the centre
• Design and formulate project activities in line with the priorities of the project
• Responsible for prompt internal and external reporting as per the approved guidelines

• Guide IPSTC on integrating gender in programmes in PSOs
• Design capacity building, trainings and awareness raising initiatives to stakeholders on the importance of implementing UNSCR 1325 and other normative frameworks that promote human and women rights
• Develop tools and guidelines on integrating gender in PSOs
• Responsible for monitoring achievements of related results

• Organize local and regional cross-learning initiatives on the best ways to mainstream gender in the centre and in programmes.
• Facilitate curriculum design and researches on women’s role in peace and security in Kenya

• Masters Degree related to the field of Gender Studies.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in gender, preferably in the areas of conflict prevention, conflict management and post conflict peace building.
• Has research and analytical skills. Knowledgeable on programme management tools, results based management and reporting.
• Experience of making presentations and delivering lectures to large audiences is required.
• Relevant experience in curriculum design and training evaluation
• Experience in organising events/workshops/symposiums and writing occasional papers, issues briefs and Newsletter is desirable.