Gender Equality And Inclusion Advisor- Volunteer opportunity for Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada
Top Benefits
About the role
If you’re committed to making a meaningful impact on gender equality and women’s empowerment, we’d love to have you on board!
**This 12 months volunteer assignement is based in Kigali, Rwanda, for individuals who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.
In Rwanda, CECI is dedicated to enhancing the economic empowerment of vulnerable women, including farmers, breeders, heads of households, young mothers, and those living in refugee camps or engaged in cross-border trade. While significant strides have been made in gender equality, particularly at the political level, more efforts are needed at the household level. CECI volunteers collaborate with civil society organizations to boost economic opportunities for women and work with women's rights groups to foster a supportive environment for gender equality. If you're passionate about driving positive change and supporting women's rights, consider joining our mission in Rwanda!
Our partner: The primary partner organization (under contract) for this assignment is the Association of Kigali Women in Sports (AKWOS) but the volunteer will also support other partner organizations, including, but not limited to Save Generation, INGABO SYNDICATE and Association de coopération et de recherche pour le développement (Accord). In collaboration with AKWOS, develop tools that promote gender equality and women's empowerment, including educational resources, training materials, and capacity-building programs aimed at fostering gender equality across various domains. Support the organization of training sessions and train the AKWOS team and members to ensure the effective dissemination of gender equality principles and practices within the cluster. Assist INGABO SYNDICATE in incorporating gender equality into its programs and activities. Support Save Generation in designing innovative strategies and programs aimed at promoting gender equality, with a particular focus on empowering women and young women within those organizations. Organize training sessions and awareness campaigns for the staff of partner organizations, community members, and other stakeholders to foster a deep understanding of gender-related issues. Organize training, sharing, and learning sessions on gender equality for communities of practice at the national and regional levels. Contribute to the integration of gender perspectives into programs and initiatives implemented by partners, including policies and various developed strategies and tools. Support partner organizations in establishing monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to measure the impact of gender equality initiatives and adjust existing intervention approaches. Actively collaborate with external partners, women's rights organizations, and other key stakeholders to strengthen efforts toward gender equality. Encourage and mobilize the staff of partner organizations to promote gender equality and women's rights by participating in the development of an inclusive and equitable organizational culture.
Requirements
Hold a degree in gender and or women’s studies, feminist studies or a related field. Have a deep understanding of theoretical and practical concepts and issues related to gender equality and inclusion. Experience working with different organisation/institutions in gender integration and mainstreaming as well as development of tools associated. Be able to contextualize gender equality work within the framework of development projects. Experience in designing and implementing gender equality or women's economic empowerment projects is an asset. Be fluent in English.
VOLUNTEER BENEFITS AND SUPPORT
Support and guidance priorto departure and while on assignment in the country. Participation in a pre-assignment training where you will have the opportunity to learn about CECI and gain practical skills for working in international cooperation. Return flights and visas. Cost of required country specific vaccinations and antimalarials approved by CECI. Health Insurance. A tax-free living allowance in Canada is provided to support an adequate standard of living in Kigali. An accommodation allowance that provides access to adequate housing in Kigali. A unique and rewarding work experience!
Our Vision of Volunteering
For us, international volunteering represents a professional and personal commitment through which individuals play a crucial role in amplifying the impact of partner organizations, contributing directly to their development. Our approach to volunteering is based on exchange, sharing, and respect, aiming to foster intercultural collaboration. For us, it is essential that volunteering embodies egalitarian relationships.
Interested? Apply Now!
Not the right fit? Search for Gender Equality And Inclusion Advisor jobs in Ontario, Canada
About CECI
Le CECI est une organisation internationale qui œuvre pour un développement durable et inclusif avec un leadership accru des femmes et des filles. En partenariat avec des acteurs clé de changement, le CECI est un réseau international qui regroupe 10 bureaux en Afrique, en Asie et dans les Amériques. Le CECI vise l’autonomisation des femmes et des filles et la transformation de leurs communautés pour une prospérité partagée, un développement humain durable, et une meilleure résilience aux changements climatiques et aux conflits.
Imaginez travailler pour une organisation dont la mission correspond à vos valeurs personnelles et que vous participiez chaque jour, à votre manière, à la création d’un changement social positif dans le monde. Aux côtés de 300 employé-e-s à travers le monde et 1130 volontaires, qui partagent des valeurs de solidarité, d’intégrité et de respect de la diversité, vous pourriez contribuer à renforcer le pouvoir des femmes avec le CECI.
Nos mandats de volontariat international
- Sont offerts au Bénin, en Bolivie, au Guatemala, au Sénégal, en Côte d’Ivoire, aux Philippines au Rwanda ou encore en format virtuel si vous ne pouvez vous déplacer;
- Sont d’une durée flexible de 6 à 12 mois, à l’international ou en mode totalement virtuel à partir du Canada;
- Sont développés par nos organisations partenaires afin de répondre aux besoins et réalités locales;
- Englobent une grande variété de disciplines.
Nous cherchons une variété de profils professionnels, n'hésitez pas à postuler! De nouveaux mandats sont ajoutés régulièrement, vous pouvez aussi soumettre une candidature spontanée!
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Gender Equality And Inclusion Advisor- Volunteer opportunity for Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada
Top Benefits
About the role
If you’re committed to making a meaningful impact on gender equality and women’s empowerment, we’d love to have you on board!
**This 12 months volunteer assignement is based in Kigali, Rwanda, for individuals who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.
In Rwanda, CECI is dedicated to enhancing the economic empowerment of vulnerable women, including farmers, breeders, heads of households, young mothers, and those living in refugee camps or engaged in cross-border trade. While significant strides have been made in gender equality, particularly at the political level, more efforts are needed at the household level. CECI volunteers collaborate with civil society organizations to boost economic opportunities for women and work with women's rights groups to foster a supportive environment for gender equality. If you're passionate about driving positive change and supporting women's rights, consider joining our mission in Rwanda!
Our partner: The primary partner organization (under contract) for this assignment is the Association of Kigali Women in Sports (AKWOS) but the volunteer will also support other partner organizations, including, but not limited to Save Generation, INGABO SYNDICATE and Association de coopération et de recherche pour le développement (Accord). In collaboration with AKWOS, develop tools that promote gender equality and women's empowerment, including educational resources, training materials, and capacity-building programs aimed at fostering gender equality across various domains. Support the organization of training sessions and train the AKWOS team and members to ensure the effective dissemination of gender equality principles and practices within the cluster. Assist INGABO SYNDICATE in incorporating gender equality into its programs and activities. Support Save Generation in designing innovative strategies and programs aimed at promoting gender equality, with a particular focus on empowering women and young women within those organizations. Organize training sessions and awareness campaigns for the staff of partner organizations, community members, and other stakeholders to foster a deep understanding of gender-related issues. Organize training, sharing, and learning sessions on gender equality for communities of practice at the national and regional levels. Contribute to the integration of gender perspectives into programs and initiatives implemented by partners, including policies and various developed strategies and tools. Support partner organizations in establishing monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to measure the impact of gender equality initiatives and adjust existing intervention approaches. Actively collaborate with external partners, women's rights organizations, and other key stakeholders to strengthen efforts toward gender equality. Encourage and mobilize the staff of partner organizations to promote gender equality and women's rights by participating in the development of an inclusive and equitable organizational culture.
Requirements
Hold a degree in gender and or women’s studies, feminist studies or a related field. Have a deep understanding of theoretical and practical concepts and issues related to gender equality and inclusion. Experience working with different organisation/institutions in gender integration and mainstreaming as well as development of tools associated. Be able to contextualize gender equality work within the framework of development projects. Experience in designing and implementing gender equality or women's economic empowerment projects is an asset. Be fluent in English.
VOLUNTEER BENEFITS AND SUPPORT
Support and guidance priorto departure and while on assignment in the country. Participation in a pre-assignment training where you will have the opportunity to learn about CECI and gain practical skills for working in international cooperation. Return flights and visas. Cost of required country specific vaccinations and antimalarials approved by CECI. Health Insurance. A tax-free living allowance in Canada is provided to support an adequate standard of living in Kigali. An accommodation allowance that provides access to adequate housing in Kigali. A unique and rewarding work experience!
Our Vision of Volunteering
For us, international volunteering represents a professional and personal commitment through which individuals play a crucial role in amplifying the impact of partner organizations, contributing directly to their development. Our approach to volunteering is based on exchange, sharing, and respect, aiming to foster intercultural collaboration. For us, it is essential that volunteering embodies egalitarian relationships.
Interested? Apply Now!
Not the right fit? Search for Gender Equality And Inclusion Advisor jobs in Ontario, Canada
About CECI
Le CECI est une organisation internationale qui œuvre pour un développement durable et inclusif avec un leadership accru des femmes et des filles. En partenariat avec des acteurs clé de changement, le CECI est un réseau international qui regroupe 10 bureaux en Afrique, en Asie et dans les Amériques. Le CECI vise l’autonomisation des femmes et des filles et la transformation de leurs communautés pour une prospérité partagée, un développement humain durable, et une meilleure résilience aux changements climatiques et aux conflits.
Imaginez travailler pour une organisation dont la mission correspond à vos valeurs personnelles et que vous participiez chaque jour, à votre manière, à la création d’un changement social positif dans le monde. Aux côtés de 300 employé-e-s à travers le monde et 1130 volontaires, qui partagent des valeurs de solidarité, d’intégrité et de respect de la diversité, vous pourriez contribuer à renforcer le pouvoir des femmes avec le CECI.
Nos mandats de volontariat international
- Sont offerts au Bénin, en Bolivie, au Guatemala, au Sénégal, en Côte d’Ivoire, aux Philippines au Rwanda ou encore en format virtuel si vous ne pouvez vous déplacer;
- Sont d’une durée flexible de 6 à 12 mois, à l’international ou en mode totalement virtuel à partir du Canada;
- Sont développés par nos organisations partenaires afin de répondre aux besoins et réalités locales;
- Englobent une grande variété de disciplines.
Nous cherchons une variété de profils professionnels, n'hésitez pas à postuler! De nouveaux mandats sont ajoutés régulièrement, vous pouvez aussi soumettre une candidature spontanée!