Country: Australia
Closing date: 31 Oct 2016
Come and join our international development organisation where we are ensuring that the vision of Fred Hollows lives on. We are working to eradicate avoidable blindness by 2020, and with females comprising 64% of the world’s blind, The Fred Hollows Foundation considers that gender equity is essential to achieving a world in which no-one is needlessly blind. The Foundation seeks to close the gap in rates of avoidable blindness between men and women, by becoming a leader in delivering evidence based programs, policy, and advocacy, to achieve gender mainstreaming in eye health.
The Senior Gender Programs Advisor will provide leadership in Programs and across The Foundation to achieve this vision, through strategic leadership, communication and collaboration, technical support and guidance, advocacy and partnerships, capacity building and learning.
To be successful in this role you will be degree qualified in Development, Gender, Public Health, Social Sciences, Women’s Studies, or another relevant area. You will possess specialised knowledge in gender issues and women’s rights in the international development field. This will include experience in conducting participatory gender analyses and assessments; designing, delivering and supporting gender mainstreaming approaches and targeted interventions that support women’s rights, particularly in relation to equal access to health services.
Additionally, you will have extensive experience in developing and delivering gender policy, strategy, research, and capacity building in the international context. Strong collaborative and leadership skills, along with advanced interpersonal, facilitation, negotiation and presentation skills are essential in this position, as are written communication skills - including program design documents, donor proposals, reports and publications.
Domestic and international travel up to a third of the time is required.
How to apply:
To be eligible to apply for this position you must have permanent residency in Australia.
For a detailed Job description and for information on how to apply please visit our website http://www.hollows.org/au/careers/current-vacancies
Alternatively, If you would like further information please contact our Recruitment Specialist Victoria Cawley or Nicole Cunningham on 02 87411962 or via email at employment@hollows.org
Applications close: 31st October, 2016
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.
