Gender Support Officer

Cuso International; Quebec; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Gender Support Officer in Ethiopia, where your passion for gender equality can make a significant impact. This volunteer role focuses on enhancing organizational capacity and improving the education sector through gender mainstreaming. You will work closely with local partners to build capacity, develop action plans, and conduct training. This is a unique opportunity to gain invaluable experience while contributing to meaningful change in the lives of marginalized communities. If you're ready to make a difference and embrace a life-changing experience, apply today!

Benefits

Modest monthly living allowance

Accommodation while in placement

Medical Health Insurance

Round-trip airfare and visa costs

Pre-placement training

Support during placement

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Bonus for extended service

Qualifications

• 1 year of professional experience in gender equality and social inclusion.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and ensure protection of women's rights through capacity building.
• Support partners in developing gender mainstreaming tools.

Skills

Communication Skills

Self-awareness

Confidence

Resilience

Teamwork

Influencing and Negotiating

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology

Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies

Bachelor’s degree in Sociology

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science

Job description

This Volunteer Placement is Located in : Asosa, Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia

Start Date : April / May 2025

Placement Length : 6 months with the possibility of extension

Language Requirements : English Level 5-Fluent

Eligibility : Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The Volunteer’s Role

If you feel passionate about this opportunity and helping others, this is the role for you!

As a Gender Support Officer, you'll be working with Benishangul – Gumuz Regional Education Bureau Plan and Program teams in Assosa Ethiopia. The overall purpose of the volunteer placement is to enhance organizational capacity and improve the education sector through mainstreaming gender by providing technical assistance and training to strengthen the ability of REB staff to plan, implement, and assess program and management performance specifically with regard to gender issues.

Apply today and Let's make a difference together!

As a volunteer, you will :

• Assess and ensure protection of women's rights and universal security through capacity building on topics of gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) for the staff of implementing partner and its core partners and stakeholders.
• Support the core partners and stakeholders in the process of developing and implementing an internal gender mainstreaming tools.
• Support the partner organization in organizing events, advocacies and awareness raising events to promote gender equality, social inclusion (GESI) and gender mainstreaming.
• Build capacity of the teachers and administrative staffs in gender and leadership.
• Develop a gender mainstreaming action plan which will include assistance to program staff in gender mainstreaming.
• Provide technical support to the REB management team in Gender issues.
• Develop tools / methodologies to enhance gender awareness-raising, mainstreaming and analysis
• Conduct training needs assessment.

Essential Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Psychology, Gender Studies, Sociology, Social Work, Political Science, or a related field.
• 1 year of professional experience in gender equality and social inclusion (GESI), gender mainstreaming, organizing gender related events and knowledge management.
• Skill in Communication, Self-awareness, Confidence, Resilience, Teamwork Influencing and negotiating and Networking.

What’s in it for YOU? A life-changing experience!

Terms and Conditions

Cuso International's terms and conditions allow you to lead a modest and healthy lifestyle similar to local living standards. This support package will cover basic living expenses for one volunteer and is not intended to cover home-based expenses (eg. loans, support payments, etc.) or luxury items such as imported items in placement or international personal travel.

Support Package

• Modest monthly living allowance
• Accommodation while in placement
• Medical Health Insurance (including the cost of required vaccinations and antimalarial medication)
• Round-trip airfare and visa / work permit costs
• Pre-placement training, In-Country Orientation (ICO) and Reintegration Debriefing
• Support while in placement through Cuso International's Country Program Office (CPO) and local partners throughout your placement
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) while in placement and upon return
• Bonus : Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months

Selection Requirements :

• Confirm Passport or Permanent Resident details for travel purposes
• Provide 2 Professional References and 1 Personal Reference
• Complete a language assessment during the preliminary telephone interview in the language required for your placement
• Obtain a satisfactory Police Check
• Complete a medical exam and be medically cleared before your departure
• Due to the COVID-19 situation, be double vaccinated following the World Health Organization-approved vaccines.

Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

Cuso International works with poor, vulnerable and marginalized people, mainly women and girls, to eradicate poverty and inequality. We understand the need to uphold and enforce the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct.

At Cuso International, we believe that all people, regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed (religion), sex, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity or disability have the right to live lives free of harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse.

Cuso International considers all forms of harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse to be incompatible with fundamental belief in the human dignity of all people, international and national agreements and standards, and its core values. Cuso International volunteers must agree to uphold the Child Protection, Prevention of Workplace Violence, Prevention of Workplace Harassment and Discrimination, and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Policies and Code of Conduct.