Gender Intern at Tanager

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to support gender integration initiatives across agricultural development projects in Nairobi, Kenya.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of gender technical assistance according to the IGNITE+ model
• Contribute to strengthening institutional systems and structures for gender integration with IGNITE+ clients
• Assist in designing and delivering participatory training, sensitization workshops, and seminars on gender integration for clients
• Support the development and piloting of capacity building tools that integrate gender and nutrition into agricultural activities
• Respond to routine client queries and escalate complex issues appropriately to ensure timely and accurate responses
• Support the preparation of gender-related reports while adhering to corporate standards and quality controls
• Accompany staff in partner meetings and workshops, contributing to project learning initiatives
• Perform other related duties as required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in gender studies, development studies, sociology, anthropology, women's studies, or a related discipline
• Recently completed master's degree in the above fields (within the last 12–18 months) or currently awaiting graduation
• Good understanding of global and continental commitment mechanisms for gender in agriculture across government, NGO, and private sector stakeholders
• Understanding of gender in agriculture and women's empowerment concepts and approaches

Key Competencies

• Strong written communication skills with demonstrated ability to produce clear, concise, and well-organized documents
• Collaborative approach and openness to feedback
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with teams while navigating challenging or unexpected circumstances
• Advanced computer skills in Windows-based environments, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Fluency in English