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As part of our new 2030 strategic plan, SNV aims for a world where, in all societies, everyone lives with dignity and has a fair chance to thrive sustainably. Its mission is to build capacity and increase partnerships that transform agri-food, energy and water systems, enabling more sustainable and equitable living conditions for all.

Job brief

SNV has been awarded a 10-year project that will focus on soil fertility in Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria and Mali, funded by DGIS (Dutch cooperation) and implemented by IFDC lead of the consortium.

The overall objective of the programme is formulated as follows: "By 2033, sustainable soil fertility management will be a pillar of Sahelian agricultural systems and boost food systems in an ecologically sustainable way".

Soil Values aims to support the large-scale adoption of proven technologies and approaches, ensuring social inclusion, that improve soil fertility on 2.0 million hectares of arable land for 1.5 million smallholder food producers in 40 watersheds.

SNV is looking for a Country Junior Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Expert who will be responsible for the implementation, quality and monitoring of the national GESI strategy of the program. S/he works under direct supervision of Multi Country GESI Expert in charge for the consortium of the overall GESI strategy, insuring responsibility of GESI work planning, supporting timely and quality delivery and working closely with the other consortium key experts.

The Junior GESI Expert will be expected to participate actively in the development of multi country GESI action plan, under the supervision of the Multi Country GESI Expert, and to work with and empower capacities of a wide selection of national and local partners. The Countries Junior GESI Experts will also play a critical role in mainstreaming GESI considerations at local and national levels in all components of the project. Considering power differences, they will be responsible for improving access to public decision making, for supporting women and youth entrepreneurship and understanding specific group exclusion.

Knowledge of gender, socio-economic and conflict dynamics in different geographic locations across Nigeria will be essential to understand how gender inequality and social exclusion of specific group impact access and availability to Soil Fertility. Providing advisory and product design on how these can be addressed in practical terms, and working with national government, partners, and local stakeholders will be crucial.

Key Responsibilities

Gender Equality

• Collect data for an advanced analysis of the target areas with a view to identifying gender norms and the root causes of existing inequalities among male and female farmers and pastoralists regarding their access to / control over natural resources, land tenure, inputs, market, marketing with respect to soil fertility.
• Contribute to the formulation of a GESI implementation strategy and, implements robust processes and standardize procedures to address the negative influence of social norms that limit access to/control over productive resources by specific groups.
• Identify capacity-building needs and modalities in terms of gender equality at all levels of the national project team and implementing partners.
• Conduct new training modules required for capacity building, including power, equality, unconscious bias, positive masculinity, and female leadership.
• Monitor gender equality indicators and all gender-age disaggregated project indicators.

Social Inclusion

• Collect data for an advanced analysis of target areas with a view to identifying potential social divisions, factors and policies that may lead to social exclusion and conflict, while paying attention to elements that can strengthen social inclusion and conflict prevention.
• Implement solid processes and standardize procedures for a systemic analysis of social exclusion and conflicts specifically involving women, young, disabled people and pastoralist.
• Train consortium staff and implementing partners to sustainably integrate the "Do no Harm" principles as well as social inclusion and conflict-sensitive approaches into the strategic planning, programming, and implementation of project operations.
• Contribute to the collection and analysis of data on social inclusion and conflict to improve the planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation system of the project, based on the best practices and donor standards.
• Contribute to the development of knowledge on social inclusion and conflict sensitivity.

• University Degree, preferably Licence or Master level, in the field of development, gender, economics, social sciences, or related studies.
• At least 3 years and above experience in providing technical assistance in Gender Equality, Social Inclusion, Conflict sensitivity, or Community Engagement.
• Proven experience in conducting training in a cross-cultural setting.
• Experience coaching partners delivering implementing programme workplans. Proven ability to build strong collaborative, coaching and capacity-building partnerships.
• Experience of working at local level with elected representatives and associations, etc.
• Strong understanding of the local context, politics and GESI dynamics Northern regions of Nigeria.
• Experience in GESI project monitoring and evaluation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to travel frequently in the project operational areas – approx. 50%

Conditions of employment

This is a full-time national position based in Kano with regular travels inside country. The successful candidates will be hired for a contract of 2 years, with the possibility of renewal. The salary is competitive and proportional to qualifications and experience and includes a competitive benefits package..

Additional information

• Contract Type: Full time, National
• Duty Station: Kano (Nigeria)
• Contract Duration: 2 years with the possibility of extension in the duration of the program.
• Expected Start Date:  May 2024
• Recruitment procedure: Preselection on file – Written test – Interview

How to apply
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on the 18th of April 2024. Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be processed in the strictest confidence. 

*SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Working at SNV
SNV offers a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal and global network of experts.

Vetting
SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct". This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.  

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