• Mainstreaming social & gender issues at all stages of the project cycle, from planning to monitoring and evaluation; • Developing indicators to monitor the social & gender impact of project supported activities using the Gender Marker System; • iii. Assessing the potential social & gender impact of proposed projects activities, and propose mitigation measures; • Working with other Project Officers to develop innovative approaches to social & • gender standalone activities; • Preparing and maintaining project output-level Gender profiles; • Liaising with key social & gender-related NGOs, national and regional institutions and any relevant stakeholders of the project for purposes of partnerships, information sharing, networking and potential operational collaborations;

• Education • An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in either Social Science, Development Studies, Social Work and Social Administration, or in the relevant field of Gender Studies or Community Education from a recognized University/Institution. • A postgraduate qualification in the relevant field of Gender Studies or Social Science or Development studies is an added advantage. • Experience • At least three (3) years of professional experience on gender and social inclusion in the development space from a reputable organisation. • Knowledge and skills • Demonstrated experience in community or private sector development, entrepreneurship and support to women SMEs; • Demonstrated and strong communication and organization skills, dealing with various stakeholders with different backgrounds and capacity to perform in complex situations; • iii. Ability to build effective working relationships in a diverse multicultural environment; • Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English, with a good working knowledge of the local language; • Computer Literacy. • Personal Attributes • Honesty and integrity. • Willingness to work long hours voluntarily when necessary. iii. Ability to gather and analyze information effectively. • Capability to work both independently.