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Position
Objective:
To
support the implementation of the PRRP Vanuatu Country Component and ensure that
gender and social inclusivity are key considerations for the implementation of
the risk governance programme at community and local level.
Background:
Live
& Learn’s mission is to reduce poverty and foster greater understanding and
action towards a sustainable future through education, community mobilisation
and supportive partnerships. Whilst maintaining a non-political image, we work
with aid organisations, governments, inter-governmental organisations and
non-government organisations (local, regional and international), sharing
knowledge for a sustainable planet and linking environmental knowledge to
social change. The prime focus of Live & Learn is the integration of
environmental, cultural and development concepts in exclusive education
programs for the younger generation of Vanuatu communities. This is achieved
through community education, community organisation, community mobilisation,
curriculum development, teacher workshops, interactive programs and development
of environmental education materials for schools. Live & Learn is registered as a local non-government organisation
under the provisions of the Charitable Associations (Incorporation) Act [CAP.
140] on the 7 April 2001.
Guiding Principles
for working in Vanuatu:
We
believe that local knowledge and global understanding are the starting points
in developing an ethic in environmental education and nature conservation.
Local ownership of environmental initiatives, equality of participation and
innovative learning remains the cornerstone in our organisation. We aim to
strengthen this foundation through the following guiding principles:
- Live & Learn
seeks to establish action-based, effective and innovative learning models and
methodologies of environmental education in biodiversity rich areas.
- Live &
Learn emphasises the importance of linking schools with the chiefs, the elders,
parents and other community groups so that communities in their entirety is
involved with environmental education.
- Live &
Learn promotes attitudes, policies, institutions and practices that supports
inclusive and participative community-based education and nature conservation.
- Live &
Learn strives to work in appropriate partnerships with local teachers,
communities, other NGOs and government agencies, respecting their position and
addressing their needs.
- Live & Learn
openly shares knowledge, information and lessons learnt with national partners
and colleagues as well as the wider regional and international community.
Key Responsibilities:
The Gender
& Social Inclusion Officer is responsible
for supporting all the gender and social inclusion activities within the Live
& Learn component of PRRP. The GSI Officer is required to undertake the
following tasks and activities:
- Assist UNDP PRRP project staff to
develop an excellent working knowledge of gender and social inclusion in
Vanuatu and other regions.
- Ensure implementation of the project
activities is consistent with best practices of gender and social inclusion both
nationally and globally.
- Provide guidance and assist staff in
the on-ground delivery of key gender and social inclusion components of the
project.
- Ensure that appropriate skills and
knowledge are transferred to staff, provinces, area council secretaries,
chiefs, men, women, and disabled persons within the communities in Vanuatu and
regionally.
- Build the capacity of all provincial
staff members in the designated provinces including area council secretaries on
relevant and appropriate gender and social inclusion tools.
- Support the development and implementation
of a Vanuatu and regional Gender and Social Inclusion Analysis,
Province-relevant Situational Analysis Stock-take, and a Vanuatu and regional
Mentoring, Coaching and Role-modelling and Gender Strategy as appropriate,
under the guidance of the UNDP and LL PPRP GSI Advisors.
- Build and strengthen networks and
partnerships with the Vanuatu Government, relevant partners and other agencies
in Vanuatu in accordance with the Live
& Learn UNDP PRRP project objectives, including non-government
organizations and communities.
- Assist
with the development of a monitoring and evaluation strategy to ensure
activities achieve their objectives, and ensure timely action is taken where
objectives are not being met.
- Support
the implementation of the Annual Work Plan in the Shefa Province under the
guidance of the LLC.
- Attend to any other duty delegated by
the Country Programme Team Leader and/or Team Leader - PRRP.
Criteria:
Qualification/Experience
- A
tertiary qualification in a relevant area, preferably at Bachelor’s Degree
level or above.
- At
least five years’ personal experience working on gender and feminist
methodologies/research with specific focus on the well-being and social
inclusion of women and disabled persons in Vanuatu with experience in community
or local level in disaster risk management and climate change adaptation,
working knowledge of country’s community and local governance structures, knowledge
and understanding of socio-economic, political and demographic situation of the
country.
- Extensive
experience in community engagement using participatory action tools and in
facilitating community training and workshops.
- Experience
in developing and strengthening partnerships within the Government and NGO
community will be an added advantage and hands-on experience in design,
monitoring and evaluation of development projects and programmes.
- Experience
in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.)
and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.
- Competencies: Corporate Responsibility & teamwork;
People Skills; Partnering & Networking; Results-Orientation; Innovation
& Judgment; Communication; Job Knowledge and Expertise.
Skills/Abilities
- Excellent
critical thinking with problem identification and analysis skills.
- Ability
to coordinate, lead and manage projects activities and staff.
- Sound
knowledge and understanding of gender and feminist methodologies/research in
Vanuatu (Melanesia) and in the regions of Fiji, Solomon Islands and Tonga.
- Sound
cross-cultural, gender-awareness, and networking skills and the ability to work
independently and lead a team on gender and social inclusion issues.
- Excellent
facilitation and communication skills in workshop facilitation and giving
presentations in both formal and non-formal settings.
- Excellent
ability to develop training methodologies/ programs and lesson plans and to
administer these.
- Excellent
verbal communication skills in English to communicate information effectively
and clearly and able to listen effectively to colleagues and partners,
organisation with interpersonal and teamwork skills – commitment to
collaborating, sharing information and initiatives and giving constructive
feedback.
- Excellent
written communication to produce reports, develop budgets and prepare
acquittals.
- Reliable,
good interpersonal and organisational skills, punctual and able to meet
deadlines – so targets and project and program goals can be achieved
effectively.
- A
demonstrated understanding of development principles and capacity development
practices.
- Ability
to identify problems and develop appropriate responses based on sound judgment.
- Understanding
of and ability to implement evaluation processes and good practice as it
applies to international development.
- Understanding
of environmental and other relevant issues in the context of Pacific Countries;
- Strong
computer skills.
Values
- Commitment to consultative and
participatory engagement processes with all stakeholders including staff.
- Commitment to environmental
conservation, sustainable development, and community development values.
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