Expert.e GENRE (Gender Focal Point for GIZ Côte d'Ivoire) _ Bd4_ PROFEM Project

Expert

• e Gender – Gender Focal Point for GIZ Côte d'Ivoire (Project ProFemale)

GIZ Côte d'Ivoire is recruiting a

• e Expert
• e Gender based
• e à Abidjan, under a fixed-term contract (CDD). The position is of confirmed/experienced level and requires a degree at Master 2, Engineering or Baccalaureate level + 5. Only one position is to be filled.

As part of its new Gender Strategy 2025–2029, GIZ reinforces its commitment to gender equality and equity. This strategy is structured around three complementary areas of action: promoting truly transformative approaches to gender, deepening cooperation with partners, and strengthening GIZ as an exemplary institution for gender equality and equal opportunities. It applies to the entire organization, both in Germany and internationally, mobilising all hierarchical levels and all categories of positions, with a clear objective: translating commitments into concrete actions and measurable results. To support its implementation, GIZ relies on a dedicated architecture, from headquarters to projects, including a network of Gender Focal Points that accompany teams on a daily basis.

In Côte d’Ivoire, GIZ is implementing the project “Promoting Women’s Economic Empowerment (ProFemale)”, in partnership with MCIA and funded by BMZ (January 2025). – June 2028). ProFemale aims to improve the economic situation of women in urban and peri-urban areas by promoting gender-transforming public policies, entrepreneurship, employment and work environments that are favourable to women. The project works with three groups of partners — public institutions, intermediary institutions and companies — to build capacity, adapt services to women’s specific needs (flexible formats, content including leadership and social norms) and support companies in the implementation of professional equality measures.

The position to be filled will be dedicated at least 50% to the functions of Gender Focal Point for the entire portfolio of GIZ in Côte d'Ivoire, and for the rest to the functions of Expert

• Gender within ProFemale.

Area of responsibility

The

• The incumbent is responsible for the following activities: policy and leadership; project/program design and quality assurance; reporting and monitoring and evaluation (M&E); information flow and knowledge management; collaboration and networks; participation and awareness; capacity building; communication.

Assignments

Politics and management. Advise country management, management teams and colleagues on the effective implementation of the gender strategy, including identification of potentials, bottlenecks and priorities for action. Initiate the development and implementation of annual targets and gender actions adopted by management, including participation in planning processes (e.g. annual country planning). Develop a Gender Action Plan contextualized at the country/portfolio level or support its updating.

Project/program design and quality assurance. Ensure gender mainstreaming in project design processes, including gender analysis, participation in Safeguards processes+Gender, and involvement in ZUK/ZAK instances at the country and division levels, as well as department level upon request. Advise on how projects/programmes integrate gender equality — In particular, gender-transforming approaches — in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and ensure their effective application in practice, internally and with partners. Ensure that sufficient gender expertise is available in each project/programme, based on exchanges with the VAs and a joint assessment of existing needs and skills. In the event of gaps, develop capacity-building measures (training, advice, headquarters support, etc.). Ensure the quality of gender analysis across Côte d’Ivoire’s portfolio, including updates and civil society engagement. Provide guidance for collaboration with partners to achieve gender equality goals.

Reporting and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E). Coordinate gender (annual) reporting in accordance with headquarters requirements, in cooperation with Gender Focal Points of departments/staff units. Respond to company-wide surveys, including the annual GIZ Gender Commissioner survey, as well as ad hoc follow-up requests. Support external reporting (e.g. EU, stakeholder groups) as needed.

Information flow and knowledge management. Maintain an overview of the gender portfolio and ensure an effective flow of information on gender-related developments in Côte d'Ivoire and in liaison with departments, staff units and headquarters. Implement structured knowledge management to systematically store and make available gender-related information (e.g., Country Gender Action Plan, portfolio-wide gender analyses, monitoring of country gender objectives, onboarding and local training documents, examples of good practices). Support the compilation and analysis of gender-related intersectional data related to project work. Establish and maintain an IDA Gender page (or equivalent knowledge platform) at the country/portfolio level. Ensure the sharing of good practices and lessons learned related to gender between projects.

Collaboration and networks. Represent the country/portfolio in GIZ’s internal networks, annual meetings of the Gender Network and other events. Coordinate the Gender Network at country level. Facilitate and participate in exchanges and collaboration between Gender Focal Points at cluster and/or project/program level. To maintain links with feminist civil society organizations and for gender equality in Côte d'Ivoire.

Participation and awareness-raising. Coordinate participation and actively involve management and colleagues in key gender-related events (e.g. Gender Month in March, Gender Contest, 16 days of activism against gender-based violence). Organize events around relevant national or international gender-related days/occasions. Share best practices and highlight flagship initiatives within management teams and the gender network, including internal events (e.g. FemLab). Identify opportunities to integrate gender themes into conferences, planning events and other forums.

Capacity-building. For yourself: participate in internal GIZ training for Gender Focal Points and stay informed

• Changes in gender equality (e.g. transformative approaches to gender, intersectionality, backlash, digital violence). For others: organize and deliver gender awareness sessions and training, integrate gender into the onboarding processes of new staff and ensure onboarding of new/new Gender Focal Points.

Communication. Contribute to the exchange of gender-related information at portfolio level and between projects. Design gender-related articles for internal and external communication. Develop, share and quality control consistent messages on gender for the GIZ Côte d'Ivoire portfolio. Track international news and key gender indices and infer communication actions at the portfolio level.

Other attributions. Take on other activities and tasks at the direction of your supervisor.

Qualifications, skills and experience required

Qualification: LAC +4/5 (Master/Master/MBA) in economic, political, social or similar sciences, ideally with knowledge on the themes of women’s economic empowerment (gender-sensitive public policies, female entrepreneurship, paid employment for women, professional equality).

Professional experience: 3 to 5 years of professional experience in the field and similar positions within an institution. General and specific knowledge of Côte d’Ivoire on gender equality, gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, LGBTQI people+human rights, diversity and intersectionality. Proven experience in implementing and advising on gender sensitive and/or gender-transformative approaches. Mastery of the management system for international cooperation projects and Safeguards+Gender Management System (GIZ or equivalent).

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