Gender Specialist (Part Time)- Ninewa

Required Education, training, license, registration, and/or Certification

• Good computer skills (MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
• University degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Business Management from an accredited academic university or institute.
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in monitoring, reporting activities simultaneously.
• Thorough understanding of the Iraqi civil society context and knowledge of recent political developments and social conditions.

Required Professional Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in gender programming, including mainstreaming gender in multi-sectoral development or humanitarian projects.

• Proven experience in conducting gender analysis and designing gender-sensitive interventions.
• Experience working with women’s groups, civil society organizations, and government stakeholders.
• Familiarity with UNDP or other UN agency projects and donor-funded programming.
• Strong background in capacity building, advocacy, and policy engagement on gender equality.

Required Language (s):

• Fluency in Arabic (spoken and written).

• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).

Required travel and/or work environment accommodations

• The position is based in Mosul.

• Willingness to travel frequently within Ninewa Governorate and Sinjar District, including rural and field locations.
• Ability to work in a multicultural and occasionally high-pressure environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project needs and field conditions.

Position’s physical requirements

• Ability to conduct field visits in rural/agricultural settings, which may involve walking on uneven terrain and exposure to outdoor conditions.
• No specific physical limitations, but reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge and/or other Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in gender mainstreaming across multi-sectoral programs, including peacebuilding, livelihoods, and MHPSS.
• Experience in post-conflict or fragile settings, particularly with displaced and returnee populations.
• Familiarity with gender-sensitive market assessments and inclusive economic development strategies.
• Strong understanding of GBV prevention, referral pathways, and psychosocial support for survivors.
• Knowledge of national gender policies and frameworks in Iraq, including coordination with relevant government bodies.
• Experience working with UNDP or similar donor-funded projects, including compliance and reporting.
• Proficiency in developing gender-sensitive indicators and integrating gender into M&E systems.
• Excellent facilitation, advocacy, and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multiculturais teams.
• Commitment to human rights, gender equality, and inclusive development principles.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Mode of Application:

If you are interested in this position, to apply, please register at: https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Gender-Specialist–Part-Time—Ninewa_JR44432

No information inquiries will be handled over the phone. Only short-listed candidates will be notified for the interview. The deadline for application is August 16, 2025.

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