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Project Description:

The Field Support Services Project (FSSP) is implemented by Alinea International with funding from Global Affairs Canada, delivers strategic technical and logistical support to enhance the impact of Canada’s development cooperation in Tanzania and Zambia.

About the work:

The Gender Equality Specialist will support the Gender office in advancing Gender equality and mainstreaming within the Zambia Police Service (ZPS). This includes contributing to the development, review, implementation and audit of key gender equality documents; building and strengthening the technical capacity of ZPS leadership to effectively implement and manage gender issues within their directorates; and supporting Gender issues sensitization across the ZPS units and staff.

Specifically, the role-holder responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Policy Implementation: Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines: Contribute to the analysis, planning, implementation, monitoring, and coordination of ZPS gender equality programming and policy dialogue in Zambia.

Provide expert advice to Canada and the Government of Zambia to support the effective design and implementation of gender equality policies and programs within the ZPS

Support the Gender Equality capacity building training for staff and leadership and provide mentorship on Women’s Leadership and career growth within the ZPS.

Support the design and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and audit processes related to gender equality programming within the ZPS.

Monitor gender equality policies, strategies, and ongoing initiatives led by the Government of Zambia and other development partners.

Support the review of complaint systems, survivor support and participate in policy dialogue platforms, working groups, and technical committees to foster alignment around gender equality priorities and facilitate knowledge exchanges, including identifying opportunities for collaboration.

Support the development of Safeguarding, digital and workplace protection policy within the ZPS.

The Role

The Tasks for the Technical Specialist include, but are not limited to:

• Provide technical analysis and advice to GAC and development partners on gender equality issues, including monitoring trends and innovations, assessing policies and programs, and identifying and evaluating risks to support informed decision-making and strategic planning within the ZPS.
• Prepare analytical reports, briefing notes and presentations on policies, programs, and sectoral developments related to gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
• Conduct analysis of gender-related budgets, expenditures, and audit findings to inform program oversight, accountability, and the integration of gender equality considerations across sectors.
• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with government officials, civil society organizations, and other key stakeholders working on gender equality in Zambia and provide technical support as needed.
• Provide technical support during the preparation and implementation of sector reviews, multi-stakeholder monitoring initiatives, audits, and evaluations with a gender lens.
• Participate in Technical Working Groups (TWGs), policy dialogue, or other meetings, contributing substantively to discussions and to the development or review of policy papers, strategies, and program documents produced by partners.
• Actively promotes donor coordination and harmonization.
• Provide advice on policy advocacy and the design and planning of gender equality-focused projects and the integration of gender considerations across all ZPS programming sectors.
• Provide informed technical feedback on ZPS project proposals, ensuring coherence with national gender strategies and priorities, local contexts and needs, and broader development efforts.
• Provide technical assistance for effective program and project delivery by supporting areas such as gender-sensitive results-based planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Support preparations for ZPS events and meetings, including briefing materials and coordination with relevant partners.
• Perform other duties and activities as requested, in support of GAC’s gender equality objectives and cross-cutting priorities in Zambia.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, International Development, Social Sciences, or a related field (essential). A master’s or PhD degree or specialized training in gender equality or feminist policy analysis is considered an asset.
• A minimum of five (5) years of cumulative, full-time, professional work experience in roles related to gender equality, women’s empowerment, or mainstreaming gender in development programming.

Specific experience required for the role:

• Supporting or advising on gender equality programming within the Police service gender desks, government, donor-funded projects, or civil society organizations.
• Conducting gender analysis, developing gender-sensitive indicators, and integrating gender considerations into policy and program design.
• Engaging in policy dialogue and coordination platforms focused on gender equality and social inclusion.
• National gender policies and legal frameworks in Zambia.
• International gender equality standards, instruments and best practices (e.g., CEDAW, SDG 5, OECD Gender Equality Marker).
• Feminist approaches to development, intersectionality, and inclusive programming.
• Results-based management frameworks.
• Familiar with the security dynamics, especially the police bureaucratic nature.
• In addition to the key qualifications above, the incumbent is also expected to demonstrate the following skills and competencies:
• Ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders such as Police units, government officials, development partners, the private sector and civil society.
• Strong research, analytical and writing skills, and ability to synthesize and present information and advice in a coherent and organized fashion.
• Strong in-person communication and presentation skills.

Deliverables and Milestone

Deliverables to be submitted by the Technical Specialist in English and in accordance with the approved timeline.

• Contribute to the analysis, planning, implementation, monitoring, and coordination of ZPS gender equality programming and policy dialogue in Zambia.
• Provide expert advice to Canada and the Government of Zambia to support the effective design and implementation of gender equality policies and programs within the ZPS.
• Support the Gender Equality capacity building training for staff and leadership and provide mentorship on Women’s Leadership and career growth within the ZPS.
• Support the design and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and audit processes related to gender equality programming within the ZPS.
• Monitor gender equality policies, strategies, and ongoing initiatives led by the Government of Zambia and other development partners.
• Support the review of complaint systems, survivor support and participate in policy dialogue platforms, working groups, and technical committees to foster alignment around gender equality priorities and facilitate knowledge exchanges, including identifying opportunities for collaboration.
• Support the development of Safeguarding, digital and workplace protection policy within the ZPS.
• Provide technical analysis and advice to GAC and development partners on gender equality issues, including monitoring trends and innovations, assessing policies and programs, and identifying and evaluating risks to support informed decision-making and strategic planning within the ZPS.
• Prepare analytical reports, briefing notes and presentations on policies, programs, and sectoral developments related to gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
• Conduct analysis of gender-related budgets, expenditures, and audit findings to inform program oversight, accountability, and the integration of gender equality considerations across sectors.
• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with government officials, civil society organizations, and other key stakeholders working on gender equality in Zambia and provide technical support as needed.
• Provide technical support during the preparation and implementation of sector reviews, multi-stakeholder monitoring initiatives, audits, and evaluations with a gender lens.
• Participate in Technical Working Groups (TWGs), policy dialogue, or other meetings, contributing substantively to discussions and to the development or review of policy papers, strategies, and program documents produced by partners.
• Actively promotes donor coordination and harmonization.
• Provide advice on policy advocacy and the design and planning of gender equality-focused projects and the integration of gender considerations across all ZPS programming sectors.
• Provide informed technical feedback on ZPS project proposals, ensuring coherence with national gender strategies and priorities, local contexts and needs, and broader development efforts.
• Provide technical assistance for effective program and project delivery by supporting areas such as gender-sensitive results-based planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Support preparations for ZPS events and meetings, including briefing materials and coordination with relevant partners.
• Perform other duties and activities as requested, in support of GAC’s gender equality objectives and cross-cutting priorities in Zambia.

• Ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders such as Police units, government officials, development partners, the private sector and civil society.
• Strong research, analytical and writing skills, and ability to synthesize and present information and advice in a coherent and organized fashion.
• Strong in-person communication and presentation skills.

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, International Development, Social Sciences, or a related field (essential). A master’s or PhD degree or specialized training in gender equality or feminist policy analysis is considered an asset.
• A minimum of five (5) years of cumulative, full-time, professional work experience in roles related to gender equality, women’s empowerment, or mainstreaming gender in development programming.
• Supporting or advising on gender equality programming within the Police service gender desks, government, donor-funded projects, or civil society organizations.
• Conducting gender analysis, developing gender-sensitive indicators, and integrating gender considerations into policy and program design.
• Engaging in policy dialogue and coordination platforms focused on gender equality and social inclusion.
• National gender policies and legal frameworks in Zambia.
• International gender equality standards, instruments and best practices (e.g., CEDAW, SDG 5, OECD Gender Equality Marker).
• Feminist approaches to development, intersectionality, and inclusive programming.
• Results-based management frameworks.
• Familiar with the security dynamics, especially the police bureaucratic nature.