Gender Advisor Thematic Cluster Volunteers To support, design and monitor programmes, strategies and activities through capacity-building of WCoZ member organisations, clusters and chapter members in the area of women�s engagement in public decision making and accountability process, while promoting gender integration in all areas 1. TECHNICAL SUPPORT
 Monitors and tracks  macro policy issues affecting women and girls rights and keep updated on gender issues and especially on  empowerment for women for engagement in public decision making positions and accountability processes through attending  meetings and workshops
 Assists in policy analysis and position paper development on women and girls rights.
 Develops a schedule to mobilize women and girls participation  in parliament processes at all level
 Assists in consolidation of WCoZ submissions to Parliament and follow up activities.
 Provides technical support  for WCoZ thematic clusters operations and  implementation of cluster plan of actions 
 Assists on designing collective advocacy and lobbying strategies in conjunction with cluster lead organisations and stakeholders.
 Tracks  and consolidates  monthly reports on WCoZ  women and girls rights policy and advocacy work  and ensure the preparation and delivering of programme management reports and other deliverables
 Collects and assess relevant information concerning programmes and strategies implemented by civil society organisations and public authorities for the engagement of women in politics, public decision making and accountability in Zimbabwe.
 Assists in developing a plan of action aiming to strengthen women�s participation in politics and public decision making programmes and advocacy strategies, and if necessary propose alternative and/or innovative initiatives.
 Assists in the recruitment of technical expertise ( consultants) according to identified needs
 Support all interventions related to gender and women�s participation in politics and decision making process for women at local or national level and promote knowledge sharing and learning WCoZ members and organisations
2. CAPACITY BUILDING
 Assesses existing capacities and establish capacity building priorities of WCoZ members, Clusters and Chapters, gender equality advocates and the national gender machinery for the promotion of innovative engagement of women in politics , public decision and accountability processes; 
 Identifies opportunities for women empowerment.
 Assists in designing and implementing a capacity building plan aimed at strengthening the gender analysis skills, capabilities, and confidence of  women, WCOZ members  and  staff
 Assist and or provide specific trainings and technical assistance to WCoZ Secretariat and members in assessing and designing gender programming, including innovative strategies
 Develops supporting methodological instruments / procedures / tools as necessary, in particular for improved compliance with donor-reporting requirements
 Designs and support implementation of capacity building interventions for civil society partners to improve on identified capacity gaps
 In collaboration with the WCoZ clusters and WCoZ programme staff, develops  new program initiatives and write project concept notes and proposals
3. ORGANISATIONAL SUPPORT

 Facilitates the exchange of information regarding the activities developed by WCoZ and other national gender-focused institutions/organisations both at national and local level, identifying opportunities for mutual support among such institutions and the WCoZ.
 Supports the identification of training documents/materials, tools and opportunities for gender mainstreaming, facilitating the exchange of best practices and lessons learned within the Programme.
 Promotes visibility of WCoZ on social media and online
 Contributes with articles / write-ups on field experiences and submits them for WCoZ publications/website, newsletters, press releases, case studies etc.
 Strengthens own knowledge and understanding of Gender and the empowerment of women by reading relevant WCoZ reports and other publications and taking active part in WCoZ activities.
 Carries out any other duties assigned by superiors and management.

     3 Alevels,Degree in Social Sciences or related ,Sound academic background on policy and advocacy with regards to gender issues 
  1- 3 years Must be able to read, analyse, interpret and write reports and policy documentation;
Must be able to identify and propose relevant policy issues and to develop a strategic approach to advocacy around issues related to women and girls rights;
Must be creative and able to develop effective public campaign concepts and tools;
Must have demonstrated knowledge and practice of advocacy techniques and strategies;
Must be able to manage a heavy workload, frequent travel, and irregular work hours;
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and must be proficient in both oral and written English;
Must have demonstrable negotiation skills and ability to network the organisation to various civil society partners and donors;
Should not be affiliated with any political party, nor holding any government position.

 Decides on prioritization of allocated tasks
Planning for programme activities (the supervisor is however advised on a need basis);
Meetings with key stakeholders;
Producing reports (how best to write these);
 

Job evaluation subgrade: C