Sexual Reproductive Health Rights and Gender Justice Technical Lead at Faith to Action Network

Purpose of the role:

• As the Sexual Reproductive Health Rights and Gender Justice Technical Lead, you will play a pivotal role in providing technical expertise and strategic leadership, driving our vision for family health and well-being, women’s rights, and gender justice. You will be responsible for leading the development, implementation, and monitoring of our SRHR and Gender Justice programs, while fostering strong partnerships and representing our faith-based approach at various national and international platforms.

Roles and Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise and strategic leadership on SRHR and Gender Justice

• Research and share current and emerging approaches in SRHR and Gender Justice to inform organizational advocacy strategies.
• Lead and provide technical guidance in SRHR and Gender Justice programming, contributing to thought leadership through the development of position papers, policy briefs, and concept notes.
• Develop and oversee organizational strategies for SRHR and Gender Justice, setting and being accountable for annual objectives and quality standards.
• Lead the design and implementation of innovative strategies and methodologies in SRHR and Gender Justice.
• Provide technical oversight on the development of theory of change, models, methodologies, tools, research, and approaches for network secretariat, members, and partners in new areas of work in SRHR/Gender Justice.
• Establish the network's global technical leadership in SRHR/Gender Justice by leading the design and implementation of effective technical assistance strategies.
• Contribute proactively to national and international SRHR/FP advocacy by participating in advocacy processes and providing technical support to Faith to Action Network's advocacy team, fostering global discussions and thought leadership.

Project Management including Monitoring, Impact and Learning:

• Ensure the alignment of SRHR and Gender justice projects with the organization's overarching strategy.
• Develop and monitor detailed implementation work plans and project budgets, ensuring adherence to donor requirements.
• Monitor project progress and analyze data to identify deviations from planned objectives, activities, and expenditures, taking corrective action as needed.
• Coordinate and conduct project assessments, outcome harvesting, and evaluations, including baselines and end lines studies.
• Oversee sub-grantees, contractors, and champions, ensuring adherence to contractual requirements and performance standards.
• Lead knowledge management efforts by documenting successful SRHR/Gender Justice interventions, offering quarterly recommendations for program improvement and resource mobilization.
• Regularly produce written materials showcasing best practices, innovative tools, and methodologies from projects and partners.
• Generate and disseminate external relations and communications content for increased organizational visibility and the showcasing of results.
• Facilitate the generation and dissemination of SRHR/Gender Justice technical knowledge through diverse knowledge products, ensuring effective technical, advocacy, and communication activities.

Partnerships, Advocacy, and External Representation:

• Identifying and engaging strategic partners and stakeholders.
• Designing advocacy initiatives in collaboration with partners and members.
• Mapping out engagement opportunities and offering technical assistance to members.
• Supporting advocacy and communication on SRHR/Gender Justice topics.
• Representing Faith to Action Network in advocacy spaces, emphasizing critical issues.
• Active participation in project governance and technical working groups.
• Managing substantive technical collaborations and alliances.
• Establishing and maintaining partnerships in the SRHR/Gender Justice sector to enhance external influence.
• Strengthening linkages and collaboration among different departments and units within the secretariat.

Network Coordination and Capacity Development:

• Foster a strong learning and knowledge-sharing community among network members and partners in SRHR and Gender justice.
• Collaborate with international SRHR and Gender justice partners and coordinate capacity development activities.

Essential experience, Skills and Knowledge

• Academic Qualifications & Certifications: Masters in any of the following areas: Public health, Gender studies, Sociology, Community development, Development studies or related studies
• Professional Experience and Leadership: 10+ years in sexual and reproductive health, women's rights, and gender justice, with 3 years in senior leadership roles.
• Technical Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of women's rights, gender-related topics, sexual and reproductive health, and family planning, facilitating substantial technical support and thought leadership.
• Partnership Development: Strong skills in identifying strategic partners, fostering relationships, and promoting collaboration for organizational advancement.
• Advocacy Proficiency: Designing and implementing effective advocacy actions at local, regional, and international levels.
• Communication and Representation: Effective communication, external representation, and support for advocacy efforts to stakeholders.
• Program and Budget Management: Managing multi-country programs, projects, and budgets with expertise in donor and partner relations.
• Faith-Based Approaches: Experience utilizing faith-based approaches and collaborating with relevant actors in the field.
• Research and Impact Evaluation: Strong research, project development, implementation, and evaluation skills, including comprehensive impact measurement and reporting. Training in project management, Monitoring and Evaluation
• Partners and Community Engagement: Demonstrated ability to effectively network within implementing partners' communities and engage in collaborative initiatives.
• International /Global Exposure: Substantial international /Regional experience is a must.

Languages - Oral and written English fluency is required, Knowledge of French, Arabic is highly desirable