Male Empowerment Officer GMG/SEG 1 (Band 7)

Salary Range: $3,501,526 – 4,709,163 per annum

JOB PURPOSE 

Under the general direction of the Director – Male Empowerment & Support Unit, the Male Empowerment & Support Officer is responsible for planning and coordinating programmes and activities. The incumbent is also responsible for delivering support services to men in relation to their care, protection, development, and education. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS 

Management/Administration Responsibilities 

• Participates in the development and implementation of the Unit’s operational plan and annual budget;
• Prepares and submits reports as requested; 
• Attends meetings and represents the Unit/Branch/Ministry at conferences, seminars and other fora as required. 

Technical/Professional Responsibilities 

• Coordinate programmes, workshops and projects in support of the Unit’s objectives;
• Develops and maintains an appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems;
• Records and maintains relevant case activities, issues, risks, to inform future decision-making activities/programmes.;
• Liaises with sectoral MDAs/NGOs, academia and other stakeholders regarding the Unit’s objectives;
• Participates in the development of projects/initiatives geared towards advancing the development of males within the country;
• Conducts and analyses research to support policy development initiatives and programmes;
• Reviews existing research on and gathers critical socio-economic statistics on men’s/boys’ issues to help inform the Bureau’s approach;
• Provides visibility of the programme activities to stakeholders to increase awareness and support;
• Provides information, and other relevant feedback across Programme Implementation at the national level;
• Conducts life skills training sessions and capacity building activities to empower men and boys;
• Provide advocacy, emotional and practical support and information to all client while ensuring that their needs and addressed. 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Technical

• Sound knowledge of NPGE, NSAP-GBV Policy
• Sound knowledge of local, regional and international best practices
• Ability to work inclusively and collaborate with a range of partners, including different GBV service providers for making referrals
• Good knowledge of public sector management policies and procedures
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant computer applications and systems

Core

• Oral and written communication skills
• Analytical thinking
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Planning and organising skills
• Managing External Relationships
• Interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Integrity 

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Undergraduate Degree in Gender and Development Studies, Public Policy/Social Policy Management or its equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution
• At least two (2) years’ experience in related working environment

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than Tuesday, July 9, 2024 to: 

Director, Human Resource Management and Development Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport 

4-6 Trafalgar Road
Kingston 5 

We thank all applicants for their expressions of interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.