Location: Wankaner, Gujarat Education: Advanced University Degree (masters or equivalent) in one of the social sciences, preferably with specialization in womens and gender studies or a closely related field. Experience: Experience of working in agriculture, rural development, or gender equality programs, preferably in Gujrat context. Experience in gender analysis, mainstreaming, and capacity building is highly desirable

Skills & Competencies required

• Five years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in gender in development, agricultural extension, agricultural economics, or a related field of social science.
• Strong understanding of gender issues and their implications for agricultural development, including knowledge of gender frameworks.
• Experience in project management in the public or private sectors.
• Must be able to travel field area as required.

Job Profile

• Collaborate with teams to implement the that promote gender equality and empowerment of women farmers in agriculture. This includes integrating gender-sensitive approaches into project planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Based on the ongoing analysis and assessment, suggest adjustments to the project and make recommendations to develop, improve and/or modify the priorities, the strategies, and work plans of the project to ensure gender sensitivity.
• Ensure the effective application of the Results Based Approach, and monitoring achievement of results on gender equality.
• Provide training and capacity-building support to staffs, agricultural extension workers, farmers, and other stakeholders on gender-sensitive agricultural practices,
• Engage with government agencies, local NGOs, and other stakeholders to promote gender equality and social inclusion in agriculture.
• Contribute to knowledge generation on gender issues in agriculture. This may involve documenting best practices, lessons learned, and success stories, as well as disseminating findings through reports, and presentations.
• Monitor and contribute to evaluate the impact of agricultural programs on gender equality outcomes. Collect and analyse data to assess progress, identify gaps, and inform adaptive management strategies.
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  Benefits:
• Excellent opportunity to be part of Internationally renowned NGO.
• On site and off-site in-depth training for all profiles.
• 5 days week and flexible working hours.
• Medical insurance for all team members, their spouse, and children.
• Maternity and paternity leaves.
• 15 General Leaves in a year. Additionally, there are 16.5 earned Leaves which can be encashed if not availed. There are also 10 declared holidays and 3 optional holidays for all team members. There is Diwali break for 5 days ever year. Women team members can avail 2 days of work from home every month during menstrual periods if required.
• Salary Will be commensurate candidate\xe2\x80\x99s experience and qualification. The final decision on the selection of candidates will be with the selection committee being appointed by the CEO.