Gender and Youth Specialist USAID Project Job Placements – TETRA TECH International Services
Job Title: Gender and Youth Specialist
Organization: TETRA TECH International Services
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Tetra Tech International Services is implementing the USAID-funded Uganda Sanitation for Health Activity. The project works to increase household access to sanitation and water services and improved health through hygiene behavior change campaigns in homes, schools and health facilities in up to 25 districts in Uganda.
About the Project:
The project works to increase household access to sanitation and water services and improve health through hygiene behaviour change campaigns in homes, schools and health facilities in up to 25 districts in Uganda. The ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender are essential requirements.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, business, governance or another related field. (Master’s degree preferred
- At least 5-7 years’ experience working on gender and youth issues in Uganda Understanding of gender and youth issues in Uganda as demonstrated from professional experience and/or social research
- Experience working or consulting with USAID programs in the areas of gender or youth inclusion is an asset Execute the USHA gender and youth strategy by, including both female and male engagement approaches in Implementation as guided by the gender action plan with the guidance of the Gender
- Analysis Integration Matrix, (GAIM) action plan, explore inclusion of approaches to maximize both gender and youth empowerment and USHA project results such as monitoring and mitigating gender-based violence within the project context, and/or economic empowerment approaches for women and youth.
- Social qualitative research methods Use of STATA or other statistical software
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted to Jobs@Uganda-sanitation.org
Qualified candidates should provide their current curriculum vitae (CV), cover letter, and 3 references. Please include the title and location of the position for which you are applying in the subject field of the email. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Selected candidates will be hired as soon as they are available.
Compensation will be commensurate with relevant experience and established salary history.
Applicants with previous USAID experience are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 22nd April 2020