Global Programme: Gender, Protection and Inclusion Advisor -Christian Aid

Locations: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, India, Ireland, Kenya, Malawi, Myanmar, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Zimbabwe

Deadline: June 30, 2023

Job Description

This role is open to the nationals of the country where the role is based.

Salary is dependent on country location.

Early applications are strongly encouraged as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and this role may be filled before the advertised closing date.

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

About the role

This is a very exciting role and an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passioned, and counts with the right knowledge and practical experience, of protection and inclusion work in the humanitarian and development sector. If you were to be selected, you will be part of a multicultural and diverse team of advisors with colleagues based across multiple CA’s working regions (Africa, Asia, LAC).

The role will support the organisational delivery of Christian Aid’s Programme Quality Management Approach and Gender Justice Strategy, providing direction and technical input to embed Christian Aid’s inclusive programming approach globally. The post-holder will lead on protection and inclusion within the Programme Quality and Operations division but also link up more widely across the International Department in policy and practice. The post-holder will primarily support our humanitarian and development programmes, and advocacy projects when required. The post holder will work closely with our Gender Justice lead to convene global staff contributing towards this agenda, support strategy development and impact measurement, develop resources and training packages.

The post holder will be expected to train CA staff and partners in understanding gender, inclusion and protection, collate global learning and respond to country programming support needs on gender, protection work in humanitarian or development settings (particularly GBV) and inclusion with a particular focus on people with disabilities and older people. The post-holder will also engage with networks in the aid sector, strengthening existing linkages on gender, age, disability and other intersecting inequalities.

About you

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in international development, Gender and protection studies, humanitarian assistance, and/or human rights or relevant technical discipline
• Experience of working in humanitarian emergencies and / or development programmes with a focus on GBV and/or protection work.
• Understanding of development issues as well as emergency relief, preparedness and resilience,
• Proven experience of mainstreaming of gender or other marginalised groups such as people with disabilities, older people, ethnic minorities, LGBTQI groups.
• Proven experience of managing protection programmes and/or GBV projects, conducting protection assessments and analysis.
• Good understanding of capacity building tools and techniques
• Understanding of partnership approach and experience of working with local partners
• Excellent understanding of humanitarian programming and inter-agency coordination systems.
• Prior experience of working with the Protection Cluster
• Knowledge of training tools and methods with experience in delivering training in humanitarian settings or development programmes
• Knowledge of relevant international norms and standards relating to Gender and Inclusion (Humanitarian Inclusion Standards) and Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS), Disability Inclusion Summit commitments
• Familiarity with Sphere, Red Cross code of conduct

Desirable

• Experience of working for or alongside Christian Aid and an understanding of Christian Aid’s culture, working practices and modus operandi
• Masters or advanced degree in a relevant subject area
• Experience of policy, advocacy and communications work.
• Understanding of the role of churches and ecumenical organisations in relief and development.
• Experience of working with large budgets
• Language skills in French and/or Spanish or Arabic considered an asset.

Global Programme Gender, Protection and Inclusion
Adviser- Role profile.pdf (68.47 KB)

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams. To discuss this role in greater detail, please contact mavila@christian-aid.org

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian – Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.