Job Opportunity at Creative Associates International, Gender Specialist
Job Details
Requisition Number 17-0258
Post Date :7/19/2017
Title :Gender Specialist - CVE
City
Description
Gender Specialist - CVE
Communities in Transition Division
Position Location: : Tanzania
Background:
Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global
development firm that specializes in education, economic growth,
democratic development and post-crisis stabilization. Based in
Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25
countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency
for International Development and the State Department, among others.
Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among
its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Position Summary:
Creative is pursuing a UNDP funded activity to conduct a study on
Community Perceptions of Security and Violent Extremism in Tanzania,
specifically in Zanzibar, Mwanza, Tanga, Pwani, Lindi and Mtwara. The
study will improve understanding of the local context, establish
baseline indicators for project work in the target areas, and establish
the broader monitoring and evaluation framework and regime for all
activities of the first phase of UNDP’s project implementation.
LOE: 35 days
Anticipated Start Date: August 2017
Position Summary:
Creative seeks a Gender Specialist with strong experience in women,
peace and security issues. The Specialist will work closely with the
team to develop gender responsive survey instruments and participate in
the analysis and drafting of the final report including recommendations
for the quantifiable gendered indicators/proxy indicators for the
project and its M&E framework. This is a part-time consultant
position, estimated at 50-75 percent level of effort.
Reporting & Supervision:
The Gender Specialist will report to the Team Lead based in Washington, DC.
Primary Responsibilities:
Assist with the development of a study design and gender responsive survey instruments;
Assist with the identification of key drivers of radicalization and violent extremism in the target communities;
Assist with three project deliverables (inception report, draft report, and final report)
Travel throughout Tanzania will be required
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Master’s degree in social sciences, gender studies, peace studies or related field;
Minimum five (5) years’ experience demonstrating strong technical expertise in gender analysis and gender integration;
Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods, principles and
techniques to manage qualitative and quantitatve gender analysis and
ability to design, conduct and apply gender sensitive indicators
Tangible reference of previous similar assignments required;
Understanding of contemporary thinking on radicalization and violent extremism;
integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards (human
rights, peace, understanding between peoples and nations, tolerance,
integrity, respect, results orientation (UNDP core ethics),
impartiality);
Promotion of the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Ability to work under pressure and to deliver in a timely manner without compromising quality standards;
Strong communications skills;
IT competencies at least in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet; and
Fluency in spoken and written English and Swahili is required.
Local and regional candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
Position contingent upon donor funding.
Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate
against employees or applicants because they have inquired about,
discussed,
or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of
other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions
cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals
who do not otherwise have access to compensation information,
unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or
charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or
action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c)
consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41
CFR 60-1.35(c)
Job Opportunity at Creative Associates International, CVE Team Leader
Requisition Number 17-0259
Post Date : 7/19/2017
Title :CVE Team Lead
City
Description
CVE Team Leader
Communities in Transition Division
Position Location: Tanzania
Background:
Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global
development firm that specializes in education, economic growth,
democratic development and post-crisis stabilization. Based in
Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25
countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency
for International Development and the State Department, among others.
Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among
its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Project Summary
Creative is pursuing a UNDP funded activity to conduct a study on
Community Perceptions of Security and Violent Extremism in Tanzania, and
specifically in the regions of Zanzibar, Mwanza, Tanga, Pwani, Lindi
and Mtwara. The study will improve understanding of the local context,
establish baseline indicators for project work in the target areas, and
establish the broader monitoring and evaluation framework and regime for
all activities of the first phase of UNDP’s project implementation.
LOE: 35 days
Anticipated Start Date: August 2017
Position Summary:
Creative seeks a Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) expert with
significant experience in and understanding of the relationship between
CVE, research and monitoring and evaluation in conflict or development
programs. The CVE expert will be the lead of the project and will be
responsible for managing overall program implementation including
managing local researchers within each of the six communities, providing
three deliverable reports, lending field-leading content expertise to
program strategy, work plans, and project deliverables, and liaising
with senior government and other key stakeholders as necessary.
Reporting & Supervision:
The Team Lead will report to the Project Director based in Washington, DC.
Primary Responsibilities:
Serves as senior content director for the program, provides technical
expertise, leadership, and leveraging internal and external technical
assistance;
Serves as senior representative for the program, and for Creative, in Tanzania.
Supervises development and submission of project deliverables and
provides timely and accurate reporting and briefings to UNDP on all
program areas;
Travel throughout Tanzania may be required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Master’s degree in international relations, conflict analysis, peace studies, a related social science field or statistics;
Minimum of seven (7) years applied experience in research and Design
Monitoring & Evaluation experience in conflict or development
programs;
Minimum of five (5) years working on countering violent extremism, or a
related field (e.g. peacebuilding or conflict management);
Proven quantitative and qualitative research skills (candidates should provide a copy of baseline/evaluation reports produced);
Proven ability to incorporate gender;
Strong background in participatory design, monitoring and evaluation methodologies;
Knowledge of logical and results frameworks;
Ability to work under minimum supervision and to deliver in a timely manner without compromising quality standards;
Prior experience working in the UN and/or Regional Organizations is desirable;
Prior experience working in Tanzania/East Africa is desirable;
Understanding of contemporary thinking on radicalization and violent extremism;
integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards (human
rights, peace, understanding between peoples and nations, tolerance,
integrity, respect, results orientation (UNDP core ethics),
impartiality);
Promotion of the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Ability to work under pressure and to deliver in a timely manner without compromising quality standards;
Strong communications skills;
IT competencies at least in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet; and
Fluency in spoken and written English and Swahili is required.
Local and regional candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
Position contingent upon donor funding.
Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate
against employees or applicants because they have inquired about,
discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or
applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation
information of other employees or applicants as a part of their
essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or
applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to
compensation information,
unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or
charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or
action,
including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent
with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR
60-1.35(c)
Job opportuniy at Creative Associates International, CVE Researcher
Job Details
Requisition Number 17-0261
Post Date 7/19/2017
Title CVE Researcher
Description
CVE Researcher
Communities in Transition Division
Position Location: Tanzania
Background:
Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global
development firm that specializes in education, economic growth,
democratic development and post-crisis stabilization. Based in
Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25
countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency
for International Development and the State Department, among others.
Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among
its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Project Description:
Creative is pursuing a UNDP funded activity to conduct a study on
Community Perceptions of Security and Violent Extremism in Tanzania,
specifically in Zanzibar, Mwanza, Tanga, Pwani, Lindi and Mtwara. The
study will improve understanding of the local context, establish
baseline indicators for project work in the target areas, and establish
the broader monitoring and evaluation framework and regime for all
activities of the first phase of UNDP’s project implementation.
LOE: 35 days
Anticipated Start Date: August 2017
Position Summary:
Creative seeks a CVE researcher with substantial experience in carrying
out research and surveys with recongnized national or international
organizations especially in the areas such as CVE, conflict and
peacebuilding. The Researcher will be responsible to travel in one or
more of the six regions identified by UNDP and conduct out quantitative
surveys, qualitative interviews and focus groups with identified
stakeholders and analyze data. It will provide technical support to the
program in key subject matters. This is a part-time consultant position,
estimated at 50-75 percent level of effort.
Reporting & Supervision:
The Researcher will report to the Team Lead.
Primary Responsibilities:
Assist with setting up focus groups, interviews and additional necessary meetings with key stakeholers in the six regions;
Carry out quantitative surveys, qualitative interviews and focus groups
with identified stakeholders, tailored to the specific stakeholder
Assist with three project deliverables (inception report, draft report, and final report)
Travel throughout Tanzania will be required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
BA in international relations, conflict analysis, peace studies, or
related social science field or statistics; Master’s Degree, is
preferable
Minimum five (5) years’ experience in carrying out research and surveys
with recognized national or international organizations/institutions in
CVE or similar field;
Ability to analyze data using up to date statistical tools for purposes of building a reliable database;
Tangible reference of similar assignments required;
Understanding of contemporary thinking on radicalization and violent extremism;
integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards (human
rights, peace, understanding between peoples and nations, tolerance,
integrity, respect, results orientation (UNDP core ethics),
impartiality);
Promotion of the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Ability to work under pressure and to deliver in a timely manner without compromising quality standards;
Strong communications skills;
IT competencies at least in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet; and
Fluency in spoken and written English and Swahili is required.
Local and regional candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
Position contingent upon donor funding.
Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate
against employees or applicants because they have inquired about,
discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or
applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation
information of other employees or applicants as a part of their
essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or
applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to
compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a
formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation,
proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by
the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to
furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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