Gender Specialist

Oxfam Novib is looking for a qualified candidate who will be taking the Gender Specialist position.  The position will lead and coordinate the integration of gender equality and women’s empowerment principles in Oxfam’s program, especially communication on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and green transition projects. The position will also contribute to communication and policy engagement to ensure that women’s voices, leadership, and agency are visible in Vietnam’s transition toward a just, low-carbon, and inclusive economy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide technical support on Gender Mainstreaming in Program and Project

• Support on strengthening integration of gender equality and women’s empowerment across Oxfam’s projects and programs.
• Support program staff and partners to develop gender-responsive project designs, implementation plans, and monitoring frameworks.
• Support baseline studies, mid-term reviews, and evaluations with a focus on gender equality outcomes.
• Work closely with Oxfam’s communication and media team to produce gender responsive media content, case studies, stories of change, and campaign messages. Contribute to the implementation of Oxfam’s MEAL framework, including gender-sensitive indicators for assigned projects.

Capacity Building and Learning on Gender for Colleagues and Partners

• Work with external consultants to design and facilitate training workshops on gender for OiV’s staff and partners.
• Support participatory learning and documentation of good practices, lessons learned, and innovations from assigned projects.
• Contribute to internal learning events, thematic working groups, and cross-program collaboration within Oxfam.

Lead Gender Mainstreaming in assigned projects

• Conduct gender analysis and lead to developing feasible activities to strengthen women’s participation and leadership in projects such as communication on renewable energy, energy efficiency and women led green transition.

• Develop and implement gender-sensitive communication and policy engagement approaches that highlight women’s roles and leadership in projects such as communication on renewable energy, energy efficiency and women led green transition. Ensure timely and quality reporting, reflecting both technical progress and gendered impact in projects such as communication on renewable energy, energy efficiency and women led green transition.

Contributing to Partnership Development and Resource Mobilization

• Contributing to building and maintaining partnerships with relevant government bodies (MOIT, MONRE), mass organization such as VWU, private sector actors, and research institutions promoting gender responsive initiatives.
• Contribute to concept notes and full proposals development processes.
• Assist in coordinating with donors and international partners when required.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES

Essential

• University degree (master’s preferred) in gender studies, social sciences, sustainable development, or related fields.
• Strong understanding and minimum 5 years of experience in gender equality, women’s empowerment in programme design and implementation, preferably in communication on renewable energy, energy efficiency, or green economy sectors.
• Basic understanding of Vietnam’s green growth, energy transition, and climate policy frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in gender analysis, gender mainstreaming, communication for social change, and policy advocacy.
• Proven ability to work with government, private sector, and civil society partners in complex multi-stakeholder settings.
• Excellent facilitation, coordination, and analytical skills.
• Strong written and spoken English and Vietnamese.
• Willingness to travel to project sites in different provinces.

Desirable

• Experience in feminist leadership or feminist participatory action research (FPAR).
• Knowledge of donor-funded projects (EU, Canada, etc.) related to green transition and gender equality.

Understanding of intersectionality (ethnicity, disability, youth, etc.) in the context of green jobs and climate action.

How to apply

Please upload an up to date CV and a cover letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

https://jobs.oxfamnovib.nl/job-invite/14152/

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted- usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.

About us

Oxfam is a global movement of people who are fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice. Oxfam Confederation currently has 21 member organizations working in 79 countries. We share a vision of a just and sustainable world. A world where people and the planet are at the center of our economy. Where women and girls live free from violence and discrimination. Where the climate crisis is contained. And where governance systems are inclusive and allow for those in power to be held to account.

Oxfam in Vietnam believes that a reduction in poverty, injustice, and inequality will occur through the interaction between active citizens, accountable states and responsible private sector, and that it is fundamental to Vietnam’s development. Oxfam in Vietnam contributes to a shift from the current growth-based development model to a Human Economy that cares about People and the Planet.

Our commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam International Secretariat also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, if a job applicant has been employed by another member of the scheme, we will request information from that organization about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.