Gender Technical Advisor at

2 months ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya LVCT Health Full time

About Job:

This is a full-time on-site role for a Gender Technical Advisor located in Nairobi County, Kenya. The Gender Technical Advisor plays a crucial role in an innovative project exploring antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and integrating gender perspectives. The GEAR UP project, led by Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine with implementation in Kenya and Uganda by LVCT Health, aims to investigate how gender dynamics intersect with AMR transmission, promoting inclusive and gender-responsive strategies to combat AMR effectively.

The successful candidate will contribute significantly to gender-responsive research within the AMR project and broader LVCT Health initiatives for gender equality and inclusion.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Research:
    • Conducting gender-related research and analysis
    • Developing and executing research plans
    • Designing methodologies aligned with project objectives
    • Overseeing data collection and analysis
    • Interpreting research findings
  • Capacity building:
    • Developing resources to increase knowledge and skills on gender
    • Providing mentorship and support to staff
    • Participating in scholarly engagements
  • Program Design & Implementation:
    • Coordinating project teams
    • Ensuring gender analysis informs program design
    • Facilitating gender approaches in program implementation
  • Policy & Advocacy:
    • Contributing to policy and influencing strategies
    • Participating in technical working groups
  • Monitoring & Evaluation:
    • Monitoring project implementation
    • Ensuring gender developments inform projects
    • Oversight for project evaluation
  • Documentation:
    • Documenting lessons for policy dialogue
    • Developing research papers
    • Collaborating for project documentation
  • Collaboration & Learning:
    • Disseminating learning with partners
    • Presenting research findings
    • Establishing professional networks in gender studies
  • Resource Mobilization:
    • Identifying opportunities for funding
    • Contributing to grant proposals
  • Qualifications:
    • Master's Degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, Public Health, or related field
    • PhD is an added advantage
  • Experience:
    • Proven experience in gender-related research
    • Expertise in qualitative and quantitative methodologies
    • Participation in policy and advocacy forums
    • Publication record in reputable journals
  • Skills and Attributes:
    • Excellent research and analytical skills
    • Strong communication skills
    • Experience in stakeholder engagement
    • Capacity for mentorship
    • Proactive and committed to gender-related research


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