Switzerland: Gender officer

Norlha is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious NGO based in Lausanne, Switzerland, that supports remote and poor communities in the Himalayas to improve their lives in terms of food security, livelihoods and gender equality. In order to expand its gender equality portfolio, Norlha is looking for a:

Gender Officer (F/M)

part-time volunteer position or internship

Mission and activities

Under the general supervision of the Gender Programme Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for developing and monitoring assistance projects focused on promoting gender equality in rural areas in Nepal.

· Assist in planning processes and implementation phases of gender projects;

· Develop concept notes and project proposals for the portfolio;

· Prepare and/or review monitoring reports of projects;

· Monitor budget and expenditures of gender projects;

· Provide technical support in the field of gender as relevant, including the development of training activities and manuals;

· Collaborate with the Partnerships department to ensure timely reporting to donors;

· Collaborate with the Communication department to enhance projects visibility;

· Alert of potential or arising problems in a timely manner, and propose strategies to solve them;

· Maintain an overview of resource availability for the gender projects at all times;

· Provide research support as appropriate to capture developments in the Himalayas;

· Analyze and monitor public policy, legislation and State practices affecting gender equality and women’s human rights in rural areas;

· Work closely with other colleagues from the gender unit, and perform other related duties as required.

Candidate Profile

· Master degree in International Affairs, Political Science, Social Sciences or another related field, ideally with a focus on gender and/or development issues

· Strong engagement towards the welfare of women in developing countries

· Experience in international development strongly preferred

· Proficiency in data-gathering, reporting, analysis and synthesis

· Sound computer skills

· Excellent speaking and writing skills in English and preferably also French

· Good knowledge of and affinity with the Himalayas are a definite asset

· Highly motivated and dynamic personality, comfortable working autonomously and in a team, eager to take initiatives

· Valid working permit

Norlha offers

· The opportunity to play an active role in the life of vulnerable populations in the Himalayas

· Working in an enthusiastic, motivated and cohesive team

· A high degree of autonomy, a great sense of responsibility, and a spirit of initiative

· A rewarding NGO experience

Duration and work time: Long term position: at least 9 months at 50% or more

Short term position: at least 6 months at 80% or more

This part-time, long-term volunteer position is not paid and an applicant must have a currently valid working permit in Switzerland

Location: Lausanne, partial home-based work possible

Application process: Please apply by sending your cover letter and CV to rh@norlha.org.

Deadline for application: 10 August 2015

Expected start date: 1^st of September 2015

We thank all those who apply, however, due to the large number of applicants, only short listed candidates will be contacted.