Gender Specialist

About Aid Gate Organization “AGO”

Aid Gate Organization (AGO) is an independent, nonpartisan, national organization in Iraq whose history goes back to 2014 with the beginning of ISIL’s occupation in Iraq. At that time and throughout the mass conflicts occurring from 2014 onwards, ISIL groups took control of large swathes of the country, including Nineveh, Salah al-Din, Anbar, and parts of Diyala. This period witnessed an unprecedented wave of displacement for people who lived in these areas in addition to extreme human rights violations. With the Iraqi government, unable to provide much-needed, widespread assistance, many international organizations entered the country to facilitate a response. In doing so, local community members were actively recruited to assist in the movement and return of displaced peoples, while providing them with emergency life-saving assistance to meet their basic needs. Since 2014, AGO has been working untiringly to help Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), returnees, and vulnerable host communities for the implementation of whole-of-community resilience-building measures in Iraq. Today AGO is functional in Salah al-Din, Kirkuk, and the Nineveh governorates, with 50–150 employees, depending on the situation in the region. We are currently working on expanding our operations into the Anbar governorate as well as southern Iraq through proven programs to rebuild the lives of men, women, children, and refugees IDPs, minorities, ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Gender Analysis and Research:
   • Conduct gender analyses to identify the specific needs, challenges, and opportunities related to gender equality in the target communities.
   • Stay abreast of current gender issues and research to inform program development.
2. Program Design and Implementation:
   • Develop and implement gender-sensitive programs and initiatives that address the unique needs of women, men, girls, and boys.
   • Integrate gender perspectives into all stages of project planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
3. Capacity Building:
   • Provide training and capacity-building sessions on gender equality and women’s empowerment for staff, partners, and community members.
   • Support the development of gender mainstreaming strategies within the organization.
4. Advocacy and Policy Influence:
   • Advocate for gender-responsive policies and practices within the organization and at the community, regional, and national levels.
   • Engage with policymakers, community leaders, and other stakeholders to promote gender equality.
5. Monitoring and Evaluation:
   • Develop and implement gender-sensitive indicators and tools for monitoring and evaluating the impact of programs.
   • Regularly review and analyze gender-disaggregated data to assess program effectiveness.
6. Community Engagement:
   • Work closely with community members to ensure their active participation in gender-related programs.
   • Facilitate community dialogues on gender norms, roles, and stereotypes.
7. Coordination and Networking:
   • Collaborate with other NGOs, government agencies, and local partners to strengthen a coordinated and cohesive approach to gender programming.
   • Participate in relevant gender-focused networks and working groups.