Programme Officer Gender and Protection - Amman, الأردن - RedR Austrailia

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Currently talent pooling regional humanitarian experts Exciting position working with a leading United Nations partner Work to create opportunities leadership development, and civic engagement initiatives for women.

6 months fix term contract based in Amman, Jordan About Us RedR Australia is a leading international humanitarian response agency that selects and deploys technical specialists throughout the disaster cycle around the world.

We are a member of the UN Standby Partnership (UNSBP) and have deployment agreements with 15 United Nations agencies or entities, as well as with other front line relief agencies and local governments.

During a humanitarian crisis, we provide additional support to response efforts through deployments of technical specialists.

We maintain a humanitarian roster of more than 1000 technical experts across a range of skill areas including, but not limited to:

information management, MEAL, coordination, protection, AAP, PSEAH, disability inclusion peacekeeping and stabilization, disaster risk management and risk reduction, gender and communications.

We value our role as leaders in the sector to actively increase gender, disability and local inclusion within the sector through practical support, professional development and exposure to career opportunities.

About the job RedR Australia is a prominent global player in the international humanitarian sector.

Every year, from a roster of humanitarian experts, we deploy experienced professionals to respond to conflict and crises to 30+ countries through our partnerships with UN agencies, governments, multilateral organisations and INGOs.

We also provide world class humanitarian training for hundreds of participants around the globe.

The Programme Officer will report directly to the Programme Manager in the country office and play a crucial role in ensuring the effective implementation, coordination, and capacity building efforts within the program in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Development.

The opportunity Provide technical advice to the Ministry of Social Development (MoSD) on various aspects of the program, including gender equality and empowerment of women and girls, protection (gender-based violence and child protection), safeguarding, accountability to affected populations, results-based monitoring and reporting, and beneficiary management.

Coordinate capacity-building efforts for staff engaged in supporting program processes. Coordinate the process of gathering information for the program implementation in host communities. Collaborate with field colleagues and MoSD staff in the beneficiary selection process. Prepare progress reports on program implementation.

Offer technical advice on the development of systems, processes, and mechanisms to support staff in program planning, implementation, monitoring, and progress reporting.

Provide technical assistance and support for the institutional design and development aimed at improving gender mainstreaming Manage the process of identifying and synthesizing good practices and lessons learned related to the program's implementation in host communities and capacity development initiatives conducted by MoSD.

Review the country portfolio evaluation Identify gaps and areas of improvement for staff within the program, with a focus on implementation, sustainability, and national ownership.

Assist in developing a results framework and indicators for the program in collaboration with MoSD. Consider best practices and the local context, with a particular emphasis on sustainability and national ownership.

Support in developing a roadmap for the rollout of the redesigned program Assist in developing a communication strategy and knowledge products for the new proposed approach in consultation with MoSD.

About you DAt least 5 years of progressively responsible experienced in capacity development At least 3 years of experience in designing and implementing gender and protection related capacity development initiatives Good technical knowledge of women's empowerment and social protection programmes Demonstrated experience of working in challenging knowledge-based and results based management environments Ability to engage substantively with networks of professionals in national institutions Demonstrated sensitivity, discretion, tact, and courtesy in relation to gender equality and women's rights, development principles, implementing partners, and national and international personnel of varied nationalities and backgrounds.

Fluency in English and Arabic is required We are all in this together and must work together if we are to see real change for our children.

Every action we take together, will make a difference.

How to Apply Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the Programme Officer Role to be submitted at your earliest convenience as we are assessing applications as we receive them.

Please ensure you review the 'About You' details of the desired skills and experience required for this position.

Please kindly note, if you have not received heard directly from one of the team members at RedR by 23rd October 2023, your application has not progressed to the next stage of the process.

Please Note; successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a National & International Police Check.

RedR aims to provide a safe and productive work environment in the achievement of RedR's vision, mission, and strategy to deliver effective humanitarian relief.

At RedR, we embrace and value diversity and believe every individual has the right to be treated and portrayed with respect and dignity.

RedR recognises that segments of people within our community face barriers and discrimination to fully participate and contribute in their community.

We believe that by creating an inclusive and diverse culture we can understand and leverage each person's unique contribution in the community and workplace.

We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; people with a disability; people who identify as LGBTIQA+.

We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.