Stakeholder & Gender Specialist (SGS)
- Number of Positions: 1
- Location: Maseru
- Responsible To: National Project Coordinator (NPC)
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the National Project Coordinator (NPC), Stakeholder and Gender Specialist will be responsible for developing gender-responsive strategies, conducting gender analysis and ensuring inclusive stakeholder engagement for the project.
Duties
- Participate in the project Annual Work Plan and Budget (AWPB).
- Develop gender action plans and integrate findings from gender analyses into project strategies.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure inclusive decision-making and empowerment of marginalized project beneficiaries.
- Provide technical support to PMU staff, project partners and service providers in understanding gender equality.
- Design and lead participatory gender-responsive consultations in collaboration with other field staff, ensuring active involvement of women and vulnerable groups within the project scope.
- Devise strategies to ensure the project complies with local and international gender equality standards.
- Prepare and submit weekly, monthly and annual reports timeously.
- Train Micro Watershed Village Coordinators and project beneficiaries on gender equality and importance of women participation in livelihoods and climate mitigation.
- Work with M&E Specialist to ensure monitoring and evaluation encapsulate use of disaggregated data (sex, age, ethnicity etc).
- Support PMU in developing gender specific criteria for selection of investment plans.
Qualifications
- Degree in Gender studies, Development studies, Social Sciences.
- At least 5 years experience working in a similar field.
Skills and Competencies
- Proven experience in gender analysis, stakeholder engagement in environmental and climate change.
- Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills.
- Deep understanding of sociocultural context.
- Knowledge of Participatory tools.
Other Competencies
- Candidates must pass assessment tests.
Duration of Contract
- Two (2) years with a possibility of renewal upon satisfactory performance.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should deliver their applications to the address below not later than the 21st July 2026 at the following address:
Human Resources Department
Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition
80 Constitution Road
P.O. Box 24
Maseru 100