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Kampala, Uganda

Full-time

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May 15, 2024 at 2:00:00 PM

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Since 2015, FSD Uganda has worked closely with financial market actors to facilitate the development of a more competitive, robust and inclusive financial sector that meets the needs for everyone, especially the unserved and underserved

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Job Title

Gender Specialist/ Advisor job at Financial Sector Deepening Uganda (FSD Uganda)

Job Description

The Micro and Small Enterprise (MSE) Recovery Fund is an initiative of the Mastercard Foundation implemented in partnership with FSD Uganda. The Recovery Fund is intended to support MSEs to recover from the adverse effects of COVID-19 in Uganda. The 5-year Fund, currently in its third year of implementation, commenced in November 2021 and is expected to end in December 2026. The five-year fund targets to secure/protect 100,000 jobs at risk due to the adverse long-lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, create 150,000 new dignified and fulfilling work for young people below 35 years (70% young women, 7% refugee youth and 3% young people with disabilities) and enable an additional 150,000 people to find jobs indirectly.
FSD Uganda in collaboration with Asigma Capital, gnuGrid and Microsave as co-implementing partners have for the past over two years carried out activities aimed at provision of capital to 25 grassroot financial providers to ease their liquidity and build their capacity to lend to young people; build robust operating systems among Tier 4 institutions and improve operational efficiency to drive down the cost of doing business to increase reach and address the cost of credit. To this effect, the Fund’s goal is to provide capital to 25 selected FSPs for on-lending to 50,000 MSEs. The intervention also intends to use technology to drive impact and scale by supporting at least 10 participating FSPs to develop digital solutions that will enable them to improve their loan processes to reach and serve more.
Financial Sector Deepening Uganda (FSD Uganda) is a not-for-profit company working to promote financial inclusion in Uganda. Several studies show that financial exclusion in Uganda is a major constraint to economic growth and to people moving out of poverty. The FinScope Survey of 2023 shows that women are more excluded than men (21% vs 16% respectively), but also indicates that an increasingly youthful population poses challenges to reducing financial exclusion. FSD Uganda seeks to develop a more inclusive financial sector with a focus on low-income individuals including, but not limited to, youth, women, refugees, persons with disabilities, smallholder farmers, as well as micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). FSD Uganda works through partnerships and facilitates both public and private sector institutions to improve policy, laws and regulations that shape the financial sector and to develop relevant financial products.

Duties and Responsibilities

Gender Analysis: Conduct gender analysis to identify gender disparities, inequalities, and barriers within organizations and programs, and develop strategies to address them.
Policy Development: Provide input and guidance on the development and implementation of gender-responsive policies, strategies, and action plans to mainstream gender considerations into all aspects of organizational operations.
Training and Capacity Building: Develop and deliver training sessions, workshops, and capacity-building initiatives to raise awareness, build skills, and foster a gender-sensitive work culture among staff and stakeholders.
Research and Data Collection: Conduct research, surveys, and data collection to gather evidence on gender issues, trends, and best practices, and use findings to inform program design, monitoring, and evaluation.

Gender Mainstreaming: Support the integration of gender considerations into all stages of program/project cycles, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, to ensure that gender equality and women's empowerment objectives are addressed.
Gender-sensitive Programming: Provide technical support and guidance to ensure that programs and projects are designed and implemented in a gender-sensitive and inclusive manner, addressing the specific needs and priorities of women, men, girls, and boys.
Advocacy and Networking: Advocate for gender equality and women's rights within organizational and external forums, build partnerships and networks with other organizations and stakeholders working on gender-related issues, and leverage support for gender initiatives.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Develop gender-sensitive indicators, tools, and methodologies to monitor and evaluate the impact of gender-related interventions, and use findings to inform programmatic decision-making and accountability.

Qualifications and Competencies

Education: Bachelor's degree in gender studies, women's studies, social sciences, international development, or a related field. Some positions may require a master's degree or higher qualification in gender studies or a related discipline.
Experience: Several years of professional experience working on gender equality, women's empowerment, or related issues, preferably in international development, humanitarian aid, or nonprofit organizations.
Gender Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in gender analysis, gender mainstreaming, and gender-sensitive programming, with a strong understanding of gender concepts, theories, and frameworks.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret gender-related data and evidence, and use findings to inform decision-making and programming.

Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate gender issues, concepts, and strategies effectively to diverse audiences, including policymakers, donors, and community members.
Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, facilitate dialogue, and work collaboratively with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Cultural Sensitivity: Cultural sensitivity and awareness of gender dynamics, norms, and values in different cultural contexts, with the ability to navigate and respect diverse cultural perspectives and practices.
Commitment to Gender Equality: Strong commitment to gender equality, women's rights, and social justice, with a passion for promoting gender equality and women's empowerment in all aspects of development and humanitarian work.