We are here for our neighbors in need, who are suffering in this broken world.

ZOA, as an international NGO, supports people who have lost everything due to armed conflict or natural disaster. Together, we can come to their aid in emergencies and remain faithful to communities as they recover – providing new opportunities for them to help themselves again. The work of ZOA is coordinated from the Netherlands. We are active in multiple countries in Africa, South America, the Middle East Region, and Asia. We work with approximately 900 employees worldwide and with (local) partners. We invite you to join our team of committed colleagues.                                

ZOA is looking for a

Gender and Social Inclusion Advisor

ZOA’s programme in Ethiopia

ZOA works in several regions in Ethiopia: Gambella Regional State (field office in  Gambella Town), Somali Regional State (field office in Dolo Ado and Melkadida refugee camp), Tigray Regional State (field office in Shire and Mekelle), Oromia Regional State (field office in Harar), Amhara and Addis Ababa. In Ethiopia, ZOA works with Internally Displaced People (IDPs), host populations, persons with disabilities, returnees, and a large population of refugees who fled a combination of violence and drought in Somalia, South Sudan and Eritrea. 

What we offer

ZOA offers a challenging position with a lot of responsibilities. We offer good benefits and remuneration which suits the NGO sector (including, but not limited to: medical, accident and life insurances, provident fund, training options). 

Your challenge 

ZOA is determined to ensure that Gender, Dicersity and Inclusion (GDI) are mainstreamed in all its programmes. Therefore, GDI is a core crosscutting theme and important in all our sectors and countries. The Gender and Social Inclusion Adviser is responsible for developing and overseeing the overall quality and technical aspects of ZOA Ethiopia’s programmes and projects from the GDI lens. The position holder will have a key role in developing GDI policy for ZOA Ethiopia, build technical capacity within the organization, develop mainstreaming toolkits of various proven approaches including manuals, training courses, etc. in line with organizational and international standards. S/he will report to the Manager of Programme Quality.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Program strategy and development

• Develop and lead the implementation of the ZOA’s  Gender, Diversity and Inclusion strategy and portfolio;

• In collaboration with relevant sector specialists, ensure the mainstreaming of GDI in all proposal development, theory of change, projet cycle management and budget development;

• Coordinate with Grant Manager and Grant Finance Coordinator to ensure adequate budgeting for GDI mainstreaming;

• Serve as the focal point in technical areas of GDI.

2. Technical Leadership and Capacity Building

• Provide technical support and monitoring for quality assurance on ZOA’s GDI programming and workplace culture and promote adherence to global GDI standards;

• Supervise and support the timely and effective implementation of GDI focused projects and activities across operational areas, in line with budgets and work-plans;

• Promote gender equity, diversity and inclusion in the Country Office by encouraging a gender-responsive work environment and flagging issues and gaps as they arise;

• Coordinate with MEAL team to integrate GDI performance monitoring indicators and activities in all projects;

• Oversee the production of GDI-related best practices, lessons learned and research papers including advising on research design and methodology in collaboration with the MEAL team;

• Regularly assess and strengthen the capacity of ZOA’s team on GDI, ensuring that team members are able to access training and professional development resources appropriate to their capacity gaps/needs;

• Coordinate the dissemination of key technical material and SOPs and organize training with a special focus on standards and best practice of GDI mainstreaming;

• Build the technical capacity of ZOA staff, partners, NGOs and government counterparts as required.

3. External Representation and Communication

• Establish and maintain communications with key GDI (including Protection) stakeholders at national, and sub-national level authorities, national and international organizations and civil society actors;

• Engage actively in existing coordination mechanisms and clusters focused on GDI.

4. Monitoring and Reporting

• Support the development of needs assessments, rapid gender analysis, and gender marker screening and conduct an in-depth analysis of the data collected;

• Work closely with the MEAL team in the monitoring of interventions examining the GDI aspects of the delivery;

• Collaborate with the MEAL team in the collation, analysis and sharing of data related to project activities focused on GDI for the purposes of designing new interventions, donor advocacy, fundraising and reporting;

• Lead on the review of GDI components of project reports – contributing both in terms of narrative reporting and data analysis;

• Regularly review and improve GDI programming (emergency response and long-term GDI programming) performance and assess coherence with prevention and mitigation components in other programs/sectors in collaboration with ZOA’s Disability Inclusion adviser

• Participate in grant start-up and close-out workshops for the integration of learning from projects in subsequent designs.

5. Research Innovation and Learning

• Lead on the development of GDI position, policy and research papers relevant to the ZOA Ethiopia context;

•  Lead in identifying and documenting, lessons and promising practices. 

Your Total Rewards package at ZOA

1.    Compensation

Competitive salaries and financial security - we know how important these are to you and your family.

• Salaries that match the local market and we pay you in EUR.

• Annual salary review based on the cost of living in your location/Ethiopia.

• Annual Salary increase based on annual performance review

2.     Allowances

• Transportation allowance:  ETB 1,500 for our programme field office staff, & ETB 2,000 for our country office staff per month.

• Airtime Allowance: We provide data and airtime to enable you to conduct your work outside of the office.

• we provide a closed user group so you can speak to your colleagues at no cost.

• Food Allowance: we provide lunch daily at our offices, ZOA pays 600 ETB per month and staff contribute 400 ETB per month.

• Severance payment: one month’s salary for an extra service year.

• Hardship Allowance: If you are working in identified places as a remote and hazardous by the government, you will be entitled 20-40% additional allowances of their basic salary. Therefore, we provide 40% hardship allowance to ZOA employees working in Gambella, Dollo Ado and Shire field offices.

• Transfer Allowance: We provide transfer allowance of 10,000 ETB If, in case of you permanently shift or transfer to a new programme area.

3.     Paid Leave

We recognize you have priorities outside of work.

• Our flexible paid time off package gives you the flexibility you need.

  • Annual Leave: 20 days of annual leave in addition to public holidays, and you are also granted one extra day for each extra full year.

  •  Enhanced Maternity Leave provision, 4 months

  • Paternity Leave 5 working days.

  • Rest and Recuperation (R&R): We provide you 5 working days for every consecutive 12 weeks of work R&R leave to unaccompanied staff who work away from their permanent place of residence to spend time with their family. Therefore, ZOA provides R&R leave for its employees who work in the program offices in Somali, Gambela, and Tigray regions.

  4.    Insurance

  Provident Fund  + Pension: : 32% (22% from ZOA and 10% from You.

  Life insurance  

  Medical Insurance: We also covers your dependents, and your medical expenditures are covered by ZOA up to 100% of each invoice, up to a defined maximum refunded amount of Br 200,000 ETB  per annum.

  5.    Wellness

  We care about your health and wellbeing. We offer a comprehensive health package and initiatives to support your wellbeing.

  • Covid-19:  free vaccination and PCR test

  • We have established a social committee in every region.

  1. Learning & Development

  • Professional development programme and support with funding for a relevant qualification.

  • Study/exam leaves

  • Training and coaching   module

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in Gender studies, sociology, social studies, social works or any related fields with practical experience in mainstreaming gender, women empowerment and social inclusion.

• At least five years of working experience for Degree holders and fours years of experience for Masters holders on gender and social inclusion issues, mainstreaming the engagement of vulnerable and marginalized groups in project initiatives

• proven experience in designing and conducting capacity-building training on gender mainstreaming, including the development of training materials/modules on gender issues;

• Prior experience designing and implementing gender plans for projects.

Other Skills

• Full professional proficiency in spoken and written English

• Self-reliant in computer skills

VALUES:

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving results in line with ZOA core values

• Good knowledge of CHS and other international humanitarian commitments and guidelines and capacitate partners to work in adherence to these standards;

• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved;

• Creates a managerial environment in-country to lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for self;

• Widely shares personal vision for ZOA, engages and motivates others;

• Future oriented, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with own team, colleagues, members, government officials and partners;

• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength;

• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions;

• Willing to take calculated risks.

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency;

• Always acts in the best interests of children.

How to Apply

ZOA operates with an equal opportunities policy and is committed to diversity in the workplace. Qualified women and men, people of all nationalities, and cultural backgrounds, and candidates with disabilities are welcome to apply.

 If you are interested in this position, please apply directly via THIS LINK.

CV’s of no more than 3 pages in length are appreciated.

Please provide at least 3 references related to your previous employment listed in the application. References of previous positions held should not be older than five years.

Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of recruitment. It is our aim to inform all other candidates of their status in the recruitment process within 4 weeks after the vacancy has closed. An assessment may be part of the recruitment procedure. Documents that do not match the profile above will not be considered. Internal candidates will have priority, in case of similar results.

Please note that, as part of its recruitment process, ZOA carries out background and reference checks for all candidates. As ZOA participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a written questionnaire: the “Statement of Conduct”, which will be sent to past employers regarding Misconduct (such as sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment). 

"Women are highly encouraged to apply for the position"

Also we reserve the right to stop accepting applications before the end date if we find a suitable candidate.