Gender Mainstreaming Expert (AfCDC)

AU - African Union

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Purpose of Job

Africa CDC is committed to promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls across all its programs and initiatives to enable women to develop and lead within the African public health workforce. As part of this effort, the organization seeks to mainstream gender considerations into its policies, projects, and operations, ensuring that gender equality is fully integrated into all levels of planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. To achieve this, Africa CDC is recruiting a Gender Mainstreaming Expert who will play a crucial role in driving this agenda forward.

Main Functions

The Gender Mainstreaming Expert will provide technical leadership and support for integrating gender perspectives and promoting gender equality across the Africa CDC’s programs and initiatives. This role will involve the implementation of the AU Strategy for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment, developing gender-responsive strategies, conducting capacity-building sessions, advising on best practices, and monitoring progress to ensure that gender considerations are effectively mainstreamed in alignment with global standards.

Specific Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategies for integrating gender equality principles into programs, policies, and operations;
Provide technical guidance and capacity-building support to program teams and stakeholders on gender mainstreaming approaches and best practices;
Design and deliver training sessions, workshops, and learning materials to enhance the understanding of gender issues within the organization and among partners;
Conduct gender analyses and assessments to identify gender disparities and recommend solutions for addressing these gaps in programs and projects;
Develop monitoring and evaluation tools that measure the impact of gender mainstreaming efforts and use data to inform decision-making and strategy development;
Prepare regular reports, case studies, and best practice documentation on gender mainstreaming activities and progress;
Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to promote gender equality initiatives and ensure the integration of gender perspectives across the organization’s work;
Advocate for gender equality through effective communication and participation in relevant forums, meetings, and networks;
Represent the organization in gender-related working groups, conferences, and other relevant platforms to share experiences, best practices, and lessons learned.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field with at least ten (10) years of continuous or combined experience in the field of gender mainstreaming and policy of which Six (6) should be at expert level and three (3) years of experience at supervisory role; OR
University bachelor's degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field with at least twelve (12) years of continuous or combined experience in the field of gender mainstreaming and policy of which Six (6) should be at expert level and three (3) years of experience at supervisory role.

Required Skills

At least 6 years of professional experience in gender mainstreaming, gender equality, and women’s empowerment, preferably in international development or public health sectors;
Proven experience in developing and implementing gender strategies, policies, and action plans;
Strong expertise in conducting gender analysis, monitoring and evaluation, and report writing;
Demonstrated skills in capacity building, facilitation, and training on gender-related issues;
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and partners, and to influence and advocate gender equality at various levels;
Applicants must be proficient in at least one of the AU languages (Arabic, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Swahili). Knowledge of one or more additional African Union working languages would be an added advantage.