SADC is recruiting for a Short Term-Programme Officer-Gender Mainstreaming: Apply Now
Closing Date: 24 October 2025
SADC is recruiting for a Short Term-Programme Officer-Gender Mainstreaming: Apply Now
Overview
The SADC Secretariat invites suitably qualified, experienced, innovative, result-oriented, and self-driven individuals who are citizens of Botswana or SADC Citizens with the right to work and live in Botswana to apply for Short Term-Programme Officer – Gender Mainstreaming position tenable at SADC Secretariat Headquarters in Gaborone, Botswana.
| Grade | Salary per month (US$) | Contract Duration |
| 6 | 3,746 | 6 months |
Primary Purpose of the Job
The Short Term-Programme Officer will support the Head Gender in ensuring the mainstreaming of gender perspectives into all SADC policies, programmes, projects and activities at both national and regional levels with particular reference to Part Two to Five of the Revised SADC Protocol on Gender and Development. Monitor, evaluate and report progress made in the implementation of all gender commitments of SADC Member States at the regional, continental and international levels.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Draft calendar of events for the year and maintain effective and efficient development and management of the coordinated Gender Mainstreaming Management Structures of Gender Unit.
- Provide effective support to the Senior Programme Officer in gender mainstreaming.
- Facilitate Mainstreaming of Gender into SADC Secretariat programme of work.
- Assist Senior Programme Officer with the development of funding proposals for the gender programmes
- Mainstream gender into other directorate funding proposals.
- Roll out the SADC Gender Mainstreaming Resource Kit towards building the capacity of all SADC Institutions and Member States.
- Facilitate and coordinate the mainstreaming of gender into all SADC programmes, policies and activities.
- Provide effective support to the Senior Programme Officer in women empowerment issues.
- Facilitate implementation of the Framework for Achieving Gender Parity in Politics and decision making by Member States.
- Develop the Gender Monitor.
- Facilitate the development and implementation of guidelines for establishing and strengthening women caucus.
- Train women parliamentarians and women candidates in advocacy, leadership and management skills.
- Sensitise MPs and political parties’ leadership on the importance of women’s participation in politics and decision-making positions.
- Facilitate the review and amendment of National Constitutions & electoral laws in Member States to ensure they are gender sensitive and responsive.
- Compile Bi-annual reports of Women In Politics and Decision making positions.
- Facilitate the development and implementation of Regional Multi- dimensional Women Economic Empowerment Program with all its related SADC Protocol on Gender and Development articles especially articles 15 to 19.
- Facilitate the development and implementation of Regional trade capacity building programme for women.
- Develop a methodology for assessing the gender impact of trade policies.
- Facilitate and coordinate the Women In Business Trade Fairs.
- Review, development and monitoring of the relevant protocol.
Qualifications and Experience
Education
- At least a master’s degree in Gender and Development/Gender Policy Analysis/Masters Women Studies/Maters in Development Studies/or related technical field from a recognised institution.
Specialised Knowledge - Knowledge and understanding of integrated programme planning, budgeting, development, administration and monitoring for Gender programmes.
- Proficient in the use of computers and computer software relevant to the position.
Experience - At least 7 (seven) years of similar experience within a public or private sector, regional or international organisation
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to apply online by attaching Motivation Letter, CV’s, certified copies of educational and professional certificates. Applications with inadequate supporting documents will not be considered.
Only applicants who meet the requirements of the SADC Secretariat will be considered for interview. Should you not hear from the SADC Secretariat within two months after the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
Applications must be submitted not later than the deadline. Applications received through any other sources will not be considered.
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