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Sign Me UpCommunity Forests International is committed to employment equity in our workplace and encourages applications from underrepresented groups such as Black, Indigenous, and persons of colour, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community. We encourage applicants to self-identify in their cover letter if they are a member of a marginalized community and if comfortable doing so.
Community Forests International and Community Forests Pemba (referred to collectively herein simply as ‘Community Forests’) are seeking to contract and collaborate with Gender Justice Experts with deep cross-cultural work experience to help implement the 2-year, Global Affairs Canada Funded ‘Zanzibar Women’s Leadership in Adaptation (ZanzAdapt)” project. ZanzAdapt seeks to improve gender equality and nature-based climate adaptation capacity in vulnerable coastal communities on Pemba and Unguja Islands, Zanzibar. Project outputs will primarily benefit women, their households and their communities through regenerative livelihood actions that increase ecological, social, and economic resilience to climate change.
Community Forests is seeking an International Gender Justice Specialist firm/ expert(s) to work alongside ZanzAdapt project staff, partners, and Local Gender Justice Experts firm/ experts (hired through a separate request for proposals) to support project activities and assist the organization in developing an overarching gender-responsive and feminist approach to project processes, planning, and delivery as well as overall policies and practices.
The International Gender Justice Specialists (GJS) will be responsible for working within the ZanzAdapt project framework and collaborate closely with project staff, partners, and Local Gender Justice Experts to achieve project outputs and outcomes while providing expert guidance and support on the integration of gender-equity improvements into everyday workflow and organizational activities. The GJS will play an important role in promoting gender equality, mainstreaming gender perspectives, and ensuring the inclusion of gender considerations across all aspects of Community Forests’ work. The GJS will collaborate closely with Community Forests staff and stakeholders to develop and implement gender-responsive strategies, policies, and programs, fostering an environment that empowers individuals of all genders.
For full details, download the call for proposals here.
Community Forests Pemba is a Tanzanian non-governmental organization founded and headquartered on Pemba Island, Zanzibar which has been working with local partners and its international sister organization, Community Forests International since 2008 to advance shared goals of social, economic, and ecological prosperity. Together we have planted over 3 million trees, innovated several new climate-smart technologies and enterprises, and demonstrated that the best solutions come directly from the people who need them most.
Mission: To overcome poverty and adapt to climate change by sharing knowledge, advancing sustainable livelihoods, and restoring the natural environment.
Vision: Zanzibar communities thrive in harmony with the natural world.
Values:
Trust is essential to strong relationships, and relationships are the foundation of our We act with honor and integrity to preserve trust between all members of our community.
Tuko pamoja – we are together. Everyone is equal and has a role to play in creating positive change. We believe in sharing our challenges and working as one.
Impact. We believe that we can change the world through innovation in We share our local lessons and stories widely to maximize our positive impact globally.
Community Forests Pemba is committed to diversity in our work environment and we encourage applications from both women and men, young and old, and persons living inside and outside of Zanzibar.
Stay tuned for future job opportunities!