Gender Equality Specialist at Health Poverty Action (HPA)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Health Poverty Action (HPA), is an INGO working in Rwanda since 1998, implementing projects on community health education, SRH, WASH, education and poverty reduction including job creation and economic empowerment programs. On a global level our work intends to work with the most marginalized and hard-to-reach in society.

Health Poverty Action has embarked on the project titled: Enhancing Women’s Economic Opportunities, Workplace Conditions, and Gender Equality in the tea sector in the Western Province of Rwanda which aims to improve working conditions in five tea estates, through the Gender Equality Seal practice. HPA will use a series of inclusive innovations to invite more GBV survivors to participate in Rwanda’s historic transformation, including women, men, and youth. HPA will offer multiple program pathways including Work Ready Now, Be Your Own Boss, employment preparation, and continuation into additional job placements in different tea estates of the Western Province.

Health Poverty Action is currently looking for experienced Gender Equality Specialist (1) to support the existing staff during the project implementation:

Gender Equality Specialist (1 position)

Reporting to: Program Manager

Duration:18 months

Location: Kigali HPA office

Position Summary

The Gender Equality and Social Inclusion specialist will play a key role in improving the working conditions for workers, with a focus on women, across five tea estates. This includes implementing and promoting the Gender Equality Seal practice to ensure a fair, equitable, and supportive working environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in gender issues, workplace rights, and economic empowerment.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement Gender Equality Seal Practices:
  • Develop and apply strategies to promote gender equality in the workplace.
  • Ensure adherence to the Gender Equality Seal standards across all five tea estates.
  • Conduct regular audits and assessments to measure compliance and progress.
• Improve Working Conditions:
  • Collaborate with estate management to enhance working conditions for all employees, with a focus on women (80% of the workforce).
  • Address gender-specific issues and challenges faced by workers.
  • Advocate for policies and practices that support gender equality and women's empowerment.
• Training and Capacity Building:
  • Design and deliver training programs on gender equality, workplace rights, and women's empowerment for employees and management.
  • Build the capacity of estate staff to understand and address gender issues effectively.
  • Promote awareness and understanding of gender equality principles among all project participants.
• Monitoring and Evaluation:
  • Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the impact of gender equality initiatives.
  • Collect and analyze data to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
  • Prepare reports and presentations on the outcomes of gender equality interventions.

• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Work closely with the Ministry of Public Service and Labour(MIFOTRA), MIGEPROF/ GMO, MINAGRI, different tea estates, local communities, workers' unions, and other stakeholders to promote gender equality and improved working conditions.
  • Facilitate dialogue and collaboration between different groups to address gender issues.
  • Represent the organization in meetings, workshops, and conferences related to gender equality and workers' rights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Human Rights, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in gender equality, women's rights, or a related area, preferably within the agricultural or tea industry.
• Strong understanding of gender issues, workplace rights, and economic empowerment.
• Proven experience in implementing gender equality initiatives and improving working conditions and in collaboration with the gender equality actors.
• Excellent training, facilitation, and capacity-building skills.
• Strong analytical and data collection skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including management, and community members.
• Excellent in English, communication, and presentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis tools.

Interested Candidates should send a CV, 2 references, a letter of motivation, and a copy of the degree(s)/Certificate to procurement@healthpovertyaction.org with a copy to hparwandaprocurement@gmail.com or to Rwanda Country office, KG 19 Ave, 71, Kigali.

The deadline for submission of applications is 11^th of August 2024, 4:30pm Kigali time. Late applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Done at Kigali, on 5^th August2024

HPA Rwanda Office