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Gender Specialist South Sudan

Crown Agents USA, Inc. (CA-USA) is actively seeking a Gender Specialist for a USAID-funded program located in Juba, South Sudan. The program will provide technical assistance to the Government of South Sudan (GoSS) through the adoption and implementation of sound economic policies, laws, and improved public financial management.

Our Business

Crown Agents USA, Inc. (CA-USA) is a U.S. incorporated international development company providing technical assistance and training to improve health outcomes, governance and economic growth, as well as direct supply chain services. CA-USA is part of the Crown Agents international group, which works for the public and private sectors in more than 100 countries, as well as for international donors and development institutions. Crown Agents has over 1,000 employees in more than 35 countries.

Project Background

The project will focus on fiscal affairs (budgeting, tax, procurement), monetary policy, central bank operations, oil management, investment policies and management. The GoSS institutions to be supported will be the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MOFEP), the Bank of Southern Sudan (BoSS), the Ministry of Energy and Minerals (MOEM), amongst other key government institutions and agencies. Capacity-building will be an important feature throughout this new activity.

Responsibilities

The gender specialist will be responsible for developing and performing a gender assessment in South Sudan, working in close collaboration with the MOFEP, BoSS, MOEM and other GoSS government institutions and agencies. The specialist will gather and analyze information regarding the current gender conditions in South Sudan and subsequently identify opportunities and develop an implementation strategy to improve equal access to economic and political opportunities. This position reports to the Chief of Party and is based in Juba, South Sudan.

Specific Responsibilities

Duties will include assisting the MOFEP with the following:

  • Develop and conduct a survey of current gender conditions relating to the MOFEP, BoSS and MOEM and draft a report of the findings
  • Assess results of survey and provide feedback and recommendations to provide opportunities more equitably, ensuring that gender is appropriately integrated into the various agencies
  • Develop a plan to ensure strengthening of gender equity and provide training and technical assistance in implementation to increase organizational capacity and policy awareness
  • Ensure long term sustainability by incorporating gender analysis into design and implementation of future projects of MOEM, MOFEP, and BoSS and offering training

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required, Masters' Degree preferred, preferably in areas such as sociology, gender/women's studies, political science, public policy or a similar field
  • Minimum 8 years of progressive experience working in international development, with expertise in gender analysis, gender and value chain techniques, women's empowerment, and/or gender mainstreaming
  • Proven experience of using best practices to design, develop and implement high impact gender
  • Experience with multilateral or bilateral donor programs, especially USAID
  • Experience in Africa or post-conflict environments preferred
  • Knowledge of USAID planning and reporting systems, operations, programming, and structure
  • Strong communication and writing skills

Application Process

To apply to this position, please email your CV to careers@crownagents.com. Include your name, along with the title of the position you are applying for, in the subject line. Visit our website at www.crownagentsusa.com for more information about our company. No phone calls, faxes or walk-ins please. Crown Agents USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Crown Agents USA will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with qualified disabilities in accordance with the ADA and local labor law as applicable. If you require a reasonable accommodation for our application process, please contact our Recruiting department at ADArequests@crownagents.com. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis only.