Head of Gender (Data in Livestock Development)/Senior Gender Specialist (Data in Livestock Development)

Head of Gender (Data in Livestock Development) (£61,198 - £75,498 per annum Grade 9) or 

Senior Gender Specialist (Data in Livestock Development) (£48,350 - £59,421 per annum Grade 8)

Sebi Livestock/Royal Dick Veterinary Studies

Full time, 35 Hours Per Week

Fixed term until 30 April 2028

The Opportunity:

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.  We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working. 

Are you passionate about supporting gender empowerment in the context of international livestock development? Do you have experience using data to help projects monitor their progress on gender? SEBI-Livestock is seeking a gender expert to lead the programme’s gender-focused data and monitoring work. 

SEBI-Livestock (hereafter SEBI-L) is a dynamic and innovative organisation tasked with improving livestock data in low- and middle-income countries to support better informed decision making.  We provide core data and monitoring services to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and convene a large livestock data network, Livestock Data for Decisions (LD4D ), to help achieve our goals. SEBI-L became a gender intentional initiative in 2020 in recognition of the role that gender plays in livestock development. SEBI-L has now secured funding to mainstream gender in both SEBI-L’s internal and outward facing operations. The position of Head of Gender or Senior Gender Specialist is a new and senior level appointment. The postholder will work across SEBI-L and our extensive partnerships to provide strategic level input to support the improvement of gender focused data and monitoring in the context of international livestock development.

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject e.g. social sciences, human rights, gender/women’s studies, international development, or a related field 
• Relevant background and experience in e.g. livestock, agricultural, rural development and knowledge of key actors
• Deep understanding of foundational concepts related to gender equality, including intersectionality 
• Significant experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of projects and program strategies integrating gender equality objectives and outcomes, including the collection, management, analysis and interpretation of qualitative data
• Strong leadership skills

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As a valued member of our team you can expect: 

• A competitive salary of £48,350 - £75,498. 
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page   (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits 

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. 

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages   (opens new browser tab)

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant. 

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 30 April 2024

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