Re-Advertising Gender Equality Program Officer, PINGS, Dakar, Senegal

Gender Equality Program Officer, PINGS, Dakar, Senegal

Employment Type: National Full Time

Starting Salary: XFO 21,403,463 Annual Gross

Location: Dakar, Senegal

Deadline for submission: April 20 2022 Due to the Urgency of the position shortlisting will be done as we receive the application. Those who had applied should to not apply again.

About us

At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference.

Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 400 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition.

If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.

Know our team

Nutrition International’s Program Operations Unit is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of Nutrition International’s core program interventions including program development, design, planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting, and grant management, including setting annual operational planning, budgeting and review processes. The unit comprises a global team of professionals located in our 10 core countries across Asia, Africa and our headquarters in Ottawa, Canada. Currently, Nutrition International is seeking applications for Gender Equality Program Officer, PINGS to be based in Dakar, Senegal.

About you

You will have a bachelor’s degree in gender/women’s studies with a focus on health, or in nutrition, public health, or international development with experience and training in gender and development. Minimum of five years’ experience in with NGOs, UN agencies, and/or other service providers in implementing gender-sensitive and/or responsive programming with public health, food security, and/or nutrition-related programs within the Africa Region.

Solid knowledge in experience working in and/or knowledge of maternal nutrition, sexual and reproductive health, adolescent nutrition, and health, women’s economic empowerment programming. Experience using participatory methodologies in training and capacity building, experience with qualitative research methods and results-based management, and experience with emergency response health programs.

Skills in strategic mind sent and problem-solving skills, change management, excellent communication skills, a team player competent IT skills, and ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Fluent in written and spoken French and English. Knowledge of one local language would be an asset.

About the role

In this role you will be:

What we offer

A competitive market pay, health and dental benefits and pension plan, flexible work hours, work from home, four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays), and support for learning and development opportunities. We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment. Read more to know more about us Top Employers of National Capital Region 2020.

Selected candidates must have a current legal entitlement to work in Senegal. We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.

For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached Job Description. Please click on the Apply button below to submit your application. Women candidate who meet the criteria are encouraged to