Programme Officer-Gender Equality
2026-02-07T09:31:33+00:00
Gem Trust
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FULL_TIME
UPPERHILL GARDENS, APT#E-06 3RD NGONG AVENUE
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Consulting
Social Services & Nonprofit, Human Rights, Women's Issues, Non-profits, Foundations & Philanthropists
2026-02-13T17:00:00+00:00
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
African Gender and Media Initiative Trust (GEM Trust) is a cutting edge not for profit organization that works to advance gender equality through research and action on women’s human rights. GEM brings together women experts in women’s human rights issues specifically women’s health, sexual and reproductive rights, gender-based violence, Climate Justice, media, advocacy and research. GEM Trust seeks to recruit a Programme Officer, to lead gender equality programme, with extensive experience working with women, girls, men and boys to achieve gender equality. Working under the Programme Manager, the Programme Officer will lead community interventions addressing gender-based violence, women participation in leadership and decision making, including the intersection of sexual reproductive health and gender equality. A good understanding of the legal and policy framework on gender-based violence in Kenya is necessary for this position.
Responsibilities or duties
Job Location: Nairobi with visits to project site
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead implementation project implementation.
- Working in collaboration with the Programme Manager, ensure quality and timely documentation and reporting of project activities
- Preparation of quarterly/yearly project progress reports in line with set standards and guidelines.
- Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with Key decision makers, policy makers, civil society entities and the relevant government ministries and departments at the national level
- Develop and monitor implementation of project work plans
- Spear head GEM Trust’s publicity activities related to project work
- Initiate and maintain partnerships and networks with national and county stakeholders for coordination and implementation of project activities
- Produce and disseminate project learning documents/success stories
- Represent GEM Trust in project donor and partner meetings
- Ensures effective utilization of project resources (both financial and materials)
- Support monitoring, evaluation and operational research at GEM Trust
- Support the Programme Manager in project administration
- Supporting the Program Manager in proposal writing and managing donor reporting
- Contribute and support the Program Manager in programmed development (technical as well as financial) including in fundraising
- Any other task as assigned by the Executive Director.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A minimum of university graduate degree in Gender and Development, Social Sciences, or any related development field.
- Good knowledge of the links between gender equality, gender-based violence and reproductive health.
- Advocacy and campaigning skills especially on gender equality.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Confidence to engage in and communicate on complex concepts around gender equality and empowerment clearly and concisely at county and national level
- Elaborate project management and coordination skills
- Strong skills in collaborative leadership for effective convening of single or multistakeholder groups
- Experience with programme planning models, project management, and monitoring systems
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in English
- Team player, but also able to work independently
Experience needed
- Three years of relevant working experience.
- Experience in implementing advocacy projects with demonstrated impact on improving gender equality or girls’ and young women empowerment
- Demonstrated experience of working with a network of local organizations
* Lead implementation project implementation. * Working in collaboration with the Programme Manager, ensure quality and timely documentation and reporting of project activities * Preparation of quarterly/yearly project progress reports in line with set standards and guidelines. * Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with Key decision makers, policy makers, civil society entities and the relevant government ministries and departments at the national level * Develop and monitor implementation of project work plans * Spear head GEM Trust’s publicity activities related to project work * Initiate and maintain partnerships and networks with national and county stakeholders for coordination and implementation of project activities * Produce and disseminate project learning documents/success stories * Represent GEM Trust in project donor and partner meetings * Ensures effective utilization of project resources (both financial and materials) * Support monitoring, evaluation and operational research at GEM Trust * Support the Programme Manager in project administration * Supporting the Program Manager in proposal writing and managing donor reporting * Contribute and support the Program Manager in programmed development (technical as well as financial) including in fundraising * Any other task as assigned by the Executive Director.
* Advocacy and campaigning skills especially on gender equality. * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Confidence to engage in and communicate on complex concepts around gender equality and empowerment clearly and concisely at county and national level * Elaborate project management and coordination skills * Strong skills in collaborative leadership for effective convening of single or multistakeholder groups * Experience with programme planning models, project management, and monitoring systems * Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in English * Team player, but also able to work independently
* A minimum of university graduate degree in Gender and Development, Social Sciences, or any related development field. * Good knowledge of the links between gender equality, gender-based violence and reproductive health. * Experience in implementing advocacy projects with demonstrated impact on improving gender equality or girls’ and young women empowerment * Demonstrated experience of working with a network of local organizations
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Vacancy title:
Programme Officer-Gender Equality
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Social Services & Nonprofit, Human Rights, Women's Issues, Non-profits, Foundations & Philanthropists]
Jobs at:
Gem Trust
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, February 13 2026
Duty Station:
UPPERHILL GARDENS, APT#E-06 3RD NGONG AVENUE | Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, February 7 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
African Gender and Media Initiative Trust (GEM Trust) is a cutting edge not for profit organization that works to advance gender equality through research and action on women’s human rights. GEM brings together women experts in women’s human rights issues specifically women’s health, sexual and reproductive rights, gender-based violence, Climate Justice, media, advocacy and research. GEM Trust seeks to recruit a Programme Officer, to lead gender equality programme, with extensive experience working with women, girls, men and boys to achieve gender equality. Working under the Programme Manager, the Programme Officer will lead community interventions addressing gender-based violence, women participation in leadership and decision making, including the intersection of sexual reproductive health and gender equality. A good understanding of the legal and policy framework on gender-based violence in Kenya is necessary for this position.
Responsibilities or duties
Job Location: Nairobi with visits to project site
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead implementation project implementation.
- Working in collaboration with the Programme Manager, ensure quality and timely documentation and reporting of project activities
- Preparation of quarterly/yearly project progress reports in line with set standards and guidelines.
- Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with Key decision makers, policy makers, civil society entities and the relevant government ministries and departments at the national level
- Develop and monitor implementation of project work plans
- Spear head GEM Trust’s publicity activities related to project work
- Initiate and maintain partnerships and networks with national and county stakeholders for coordination and implementation of project activities
- Produce and disseminate project learning documents/success stories
- Represent GEM Trust in project donor and partner meetings
- Ensures effective utilization of project resources (both financial and materials)
- Support monitoring, evaluation and operational research at GEM Trust
- Support the Programme Manager in project administration
- Supporting the Program Manager in proposal writing and managing donor reporting
- Contribute and support the Program Manager in programmed development (technical as well as financial) including in fundraising
- Any other task as assigned by the Executive Director.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A minimum of university graduate degree in Gender and Development, Social Sciences, or any related development field.
- Good knowledge of the links between gender equality, gender-based violence and reproductive health.
- Advocacy and campaigning skills especially on gender equality.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Confidence to engage in and communicate on complex concepts around gender equality and empowerment clearly and concisely at county and national level
- Elaborate project management and coordination skills
- Strong skills in collaborative leadership for effective convening of single or multistakeholder groups
- Experience with programme planning models, project management, and monitoring systems
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in English
- Team player, but also able to work independently
Experience needed
- Three years of relevant working experience.
- Experience in implementing advocacy projects with demonstrated impact on improving gender equality or girls’ and young women empowerment
- Demonstrated experience of working with a network of local organizations
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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