Tupande Gender Lead – Empower Young Women in Agriculture

Tupande Gender Lead – Empower Young Women in Agriculture

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About One Acre Fund

Welcome to One Acre Fund! Founded in 2006, we are a dynamic organization dedicated to empowering smallholder farmers across Africa. With operations spanning six core countries, we’ve impacted the lives of over 1 million farmers. Our mission is to enhance farm productivity by providing quality farm supplies, credit, and agricultural training, leading to a remarkable 50 percent increase in food harvests for the farmers we serve.

For deeper insights into our impactful work, visit our “Why Work Here” blog.

About the Role

At One Acre Fund, we recognize the vital role of women in agriculture. However, women in Africa face significant challenges, including limited access to resources, lower yields compared to men, and less control over household decisions and income. To address these disparities, we are seeking a passionate Gender Lead to spearhead our efforts in Kenya. In this role, you will shape our gender strategy and design customized interventions to ensure equitable access and benefits for young women participating in the Tupande program. Reporting to the Director of Product Strategy, you will play a pivotal role in transforming the lives of rural women in Kenya.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct Program Review and Gender Inclusion Assessment

• Utilize recent gender inclusion assessment findings in Kenya to evaluate the Tupande program model’s constraints on young rural women.
• Identify opportunities to enhance various components of the Tupande program to engage and advance young rural women.

2. Build Gender Vision and Strategy

• Develop a country-level gender roadmap informed by the gender inclusion assessment and program review.
• Ensure Tupande’s initiatives contribute to gender equity, equality, and women’s empowerment.

3. Design Gender Transformative Initiatives

• Use research insights to create and implement interventions tailored to the unique needs of female smallholders.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to maximize the impact of gender-transformative initiatives.

4. Support Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)

• Collaborate with the Impact and MEL teams to define gender-related outcomes and monitor program initiatives.
• Contribute to gender-disaggregated data collection and analysis.

5. Support Reporting and Budget Management

• Compile quarterly donor reports in partnership with implementation leads.
• Monitor project budget utilization and financial reporting.

6. Lead Gender Mainstreaming

• Provide guidance to organizational leadership to enhance gender capacity across the organization.
• Advocate for gender representation in decision-making processes.

Career Growth and Development

At One Acre Fund, we value continuous learning and invest in the development of our team members. You’ll benefit from regular check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and constructive feedback on your performance. We conduct career reviews every six months, giving you the opportunity to shape your long-term career in a growing organization.

Qualifications

For this role, we are looking for candidates who possess:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree (Masters preferred) in public health, gender studies, social science, or related fields.
• Over 5 years of experience leading complex field programs in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a focus on gender equality strategy and programming.
• Proficiency in project and stakeholder management, including goal-setting and providing technical guidance.
• Experience in conducting gender-sensitive research or analyzing existing data for informed decision-making.

Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Location: Nairobi, Kisumu, Kakamega, Kenya

Benefits: We offer health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits.

Contract Duration: 3 years with the possibility of extension

Eligibility: This role is open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya only.

Application Deadline: November 5, 2023

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commitment

At One Acre Fund, we are deeply committed to DEI and anti-racism. We aim to create a culture where every team member feels valued, represented, and connected, allowing our team to thrive and make an exceptional impact on the farmers we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Expert Tips To Be A Successful Applicant

1. Showcase Your Gender Equality Experience: Highlight your expertise in developing gender equality strategies and working with female smallholders. Provide concrete examples of projects or initiatives you’ve led in this area.
2. Demonstrate Research Skills: Emphasize your ability to conduct gender-sensitive research or analyze existing data to inform decision-making. Discuss how this skill has contributed to successful program outcomes.
3. Stakeholder Collaboration: Describe instances where you’ve effectively collaborated with stakeholders to achieve gender-focused results. Showcase your ability to define goals and prioritize tasks in complex field programs.
4. Budget and Reporting: Mention your experience in budget management and donor reporting. Provide examples of how you’ve ensured efficient resource utilization in previous roles.
5. Passion for Gender Equity: Express your passion for promoting gender equity and empowering women in agriculture. Share your vision for how you would drive positive change in this role.

Apply today to join our mission of transforming lives through gender-inclusive agriculture!