Job Description

Sector Specialist - Gender

Satat Jeevikoparjan Yojana (SJY) – Ultra-Poor Graduation Programme

Bandhan Konnagar

Bihar, India

Brief of the Organization

Bandhan Konnagar initiated in 2001 is a non-government, not-for-profit social development agency that operates 6 flagship programs across 13 states in India. The organization works to address poverty and women’s empowerment. Bandhan Konnagar started as a micro-finance institution which later evolved into Bandhan Financial Services Limited and by 2015 received a license from RBI leading to the rise of Bandhan Bank Ltd. Today Bandhan Konnagar works in the areas of poverty, education, skills development, health & nutrition, safe water access, climate action, management courses, CBSE schools, and financial literacy and influences approximately the lives of around 26 lakh beneficiaries/households per year. 

Bandhan Konnagar is a technical support partner of JEEViKA for the implementation of “Satat Jeevikoparjan Yojana” (an initiative of the Government of Bihar). The project aims to alleviate extreme poverty among ultra-poor households and promote income generation activities among rural communities formerly associated with country liquor, toddy tapping, etc.

Position  Sector Specialist - Gender

Employment Type  Renewable fixed-term contract

Location  Patna (transferrable)

Reporting Responsibility  Director SJY PMU or Team Leader SJY

Key Role

Lead the development and implementation of gender strategies in the SJY program, aligning with the mandates of NRLM.

Integrate gender perspectives into all program components to ensure equitable benefits for women and marginalized groups.

Collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance women’s participation in economic activities and decision-making processes.

Design and deliver gender-sensitive training and capacity-building programs for staff and community members.

Develop policies and frameworks to address gender issues and promote women’s empowerment within the SJY program.

Conduct gender analysis and assessments to inform program planning and implementation.

Monitor and evaluate the impact of gender interventions and suggest improvements.

Document and disseminate best practices in gender mainstreaming and women’s empowerment.

Key Performance Area

Successful integration of gender strategies across all program activities.       

Enhanced participation and leadership of women in community institutions and economic activities.

Development and implementation of gender-sensitive policies and frameworks.

Effective training and capacity-building programs on gender issues.

Comprehensive gender analysis and assessment reports.

Improved monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on gender-related outcomes.

Documentation and sharing of best practices in gender mainstreaming.

Academic Background and Experience

Academic Background and Experience

Essential       

Postgraduate degree in Gender Studies, Social Work, Development Studies, or related fields from a recognized university or institute.

Minimum 7 years of post-qualification experience working in Government Agency / Society / NGO / Private Sector, with at least 3 years at a managerial level in gender-related programs.

Experience in implementing gender strategies, conducting gender analysis, and working with women’s groups.

Candidate Profile

Essential

S/he should possess skill for development of networks and clusters, conduct community events and programmes to create better collaboration and relations between industry, academia and relevant stakeholders to provide suitable platforms to sell products made by the program participants and to co-ordinate with other departments regarding event programs.

The candidate should have knowledge of gender concepts and understanding

Willingness to travel extensively even to rural hamlets for field-level monitoring, capacity building,

Willing to engage with the most vulnerable community members especially women in an empathetic manner.

Ready to adapt to complicated situations and also respond to situations in the best possible interest of the project.

Excellent Problem-solving skills with the ability to be a team player.

Knowledge about community institutions would be an asset.

Ability to grasp and comprehend data in a pro-productive way.

Demonstrate great interpersonal and rapport-building skills.

Commitment towards work, and completing project deliverables within the timeline.

 Language and skills

Strong communication skills (both oral and written) in Hindi & English.

Adequate knowledge of MS-office environment is essential.

Values

Respective and sensitive towards women and children.

Ability to adapt accompanied by a problem-solving attitude.

Necessary to be a team player, support the team to overcome challenges

Has to be transparent, ethical, and non-judgmental.

Adhere to the values of Bandhan.

Remuneration

As per industry.

Application Email-ID  recruitment@bandhan.org

* Female Candidates are encouraged to apply

** The selected candidate may be required to travel extensively across Bihar

About Company

Bandhan Konnagar is a non-governmental organization (NGO). The registration number of the organization is: S/11/3119 of 2001-2002 under ?(11-04-200. It was established in the year 2001?. Bandhan Konnagar works in the area of etc. The organization works towards the promotion of sustainable development. The organization operates in West Bengal, India.

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