Security and Gender Expert at Development Alternatives, Inc in Nairobi

Job Title: Security and Gender Expert - Security Sector Reform, Nairobi, Kenya

Objective of the project
DAI is anticipating a donor-funded Security Sector Reform programme in Kenya, focused on community policing and gender policing for women and girls, men and boys.

Scope of work
The Security and Gender Expert will (1) support the development of community policing programmes and mechanisms which benefit women and girls and (2) ensure that women and girls are central to implementation plans. He/she will design and implement programmes related to gender-based policing initiatives. Under the direction of the Team Leader, and in collaboration with the M&E Expert, the Expert will develop appropriate indicators and evaluation tools to improve policing access to women.

The Security and Gender Expert is a long-term position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Work closely with the Technical Team to successfully implement a gender-focused strategy across the programme that includes women and girls, men and boys
Participate in the design of program interventions and activities, in order to ensure that gender-specific activities are integrated in wider programmatic objectives such as community policing
Ensure that relevant women's issues are addressed and women are included in the dialogue with stakeholders
Assist in the establishment of M&E mechanisms and tools in gender-based policing
Develop verifiable indicators to monitor the impact of the program on access to justice for women and girls
Provide written periodic progress reports to the Team Leader on community policing
Organise and lead periodic seminars on current gender-based policing (as appropriate)
Coordinate the recruitment effort for short-term gender assistance, as needed
Develop and lead a detailed gender analysis during the design phase, including the process of gathering and analysing of gender data, and overseeing surveys and assessments among targeted women
Act as an advocate for women's participation in policing reforms through frequent dialogue with national and local level stakeholders
Required Key Skills & Qualifications:
Minimum a Bachelors' degree in a relevant field
Minimum 10 years of experience as gender advocator, experience in gender policing highly advantageous
Experience in designing appropriate interventions to meet project goals assisting women
Experience in working in Justice Reform, Security Sector Reform, Community Empowerment, Voice and Accountability with a strong focus on Gender (women and girls, men and boys)
Understanding of the gender context in Kenya
Knowledge of international donor-funded projects and international non-governmental organizations in Africa
Proven practice in integrating gender into justice reform programs
Experience working in ethnically-diverse contexts
Experience working with the police and implementing community policing projects is highly advantageous
Able to demonstrate experience working on gender based violence programs
Strong skill set in reporting, monitoring and evaluation
Practical knowledge of DFID, UNDP, World Bank projects
East Africa experience is desirable
Excellent communication skills and fluency in English is essential
How to Apply:
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1&rid=1042
Deadline: 30/09/2013