Project Gender Mainstreaming Officer – Apply by 23 May 2025
Job Opportunity: Project Gender Mainstreaming Officer – Apply by 23 May 2025
Location: Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Maseru, Lesotho
Department: Department of Environment
Duration: 24 Months (Fixed-Term)
Closing Date: Thursday, 23 May 2025 at 12:00 PM
Overview:
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry, through the Department of Environment, is implementing a Global Environment Facility (GEF)-funded project titled “Integration of Natural Capital Accounting into Lesotho’s Policy and Decision-Making for Sustainable Development.” As part of this initiative, the Ministry seeks to appoint a qualified and experienced Project Gender Mainstreaming Officer to ensure that gender perspectives are integrated throughout the project’s implementation.
The successful candidate will support the inclusion of gender-sensitive approaches in data collection, policy recommendations, stakeholder engagement, and capacity-building activities related to natural capital accounting (NCA).
Key Responsibilities:
-Implement and monitor the Gender Action Plan across all project components.
-Ensure that gender perspectives are integrated into data collection, analysis, and reporting processes.
-Assess the differential impacts of project activities on men, women, and vulnerable groups with respect to access and control over natural resources.
-Ensure inclusive participation of all genders in project activities and decision-making processes.
-Conduct gender needs analysis related to natural resource management and sustainability.
-Contribute to the development of gender indicators for project monitoring and evaluation.
-Collaborate with the Department of Gender to train staff, partners, and stakeholders on gender mainstreaming practices.
-Promote and develop gender-responsive policy recommendations aligned with sustainable natural resource use.
-Support mid-term reviews, impact evaluations, and continuous monitoring of gender-related KPIs in collaboration with the M&E Specialist.
-Perform any other gender-related duties as assigned by the Project Coordinator.
Requirements and Qualifications:
Academic Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Sociology, Social Work, or a related field with a specialization in gender.
- Minimum 5 years of practical experience in gender equality, social inclusion, and mainstreaming.
OR
- Minimum 5 years of practical experience in gender equality, social inclusion, and mainstreaming.
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Sociology, Social Work, or related field with a specialization in gender.
- Minimum 7 years of relevant practical experience.
Additional Requirements:
-Formal training in gender mainstreaming for projects or programs.
-Strong understanding of the gender context in Lesotho and familiarity with working in government or development institutions.
-Proficiency in using gender analysis tools and methodologies.
-Strong report writing, analytical, and communication skills.
-Fluency in both English and Sesotho (spoken and written).
-High levels of integrity and ethical behavior.
-Deep understanding of social development issues such as poverty, discrimination, and marginalisation.
-Ability to engage with diverse communities and stakeholders strategically.
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