Gender And Safeguarding Technical Associate

• Gender Analysis and Assessment: Conduct comprehensive desk reviews, develop and roll out data collection tools (KIIs, FGDs) for gender analysis in consultations with key stakeholders to support data collection and analysis for the production of Gender Assessment Reports.
• Support the preparation and validation of a cohesive Gender Action Plan (GAP) and Gender Mainstreaming Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) based on assessment findings.
• Support the development of training courses and materials, and facilitate "Gender Transformative Strategies" sessions for clients and partner organizations.
• Support in making our programs more gender-inclusive through the inclusion of sensitive gender indicators in MEL frameworks, policies, and key clients' and organizations' documents.
• Coordinate with a wide array of clients and partner organizations to align plans, gather input, and mutually implement gender-focused initiatives.
• Safeguarding Specific Duties: Safeguarding Assessments: Design and undertake partner safeguarding organizational and risk assessments and support the development and implementation of risk mitigation plans and actions.

Safeguarding Assessments: Design and undertake partner safeguarding organizational and risk assessments and support the development and implementation of risk mitigation plans and actions.

• Skills, and Experience: Education: A bachelor's degree in social sciences, Development Studies, Gender and Development Studies, Law, or related field.
• Experience: 3-5 years of practical, mid-level experience in gender programming, research, or policy development in a credible, dynamic, fast-paced, result-oriented, and multi-stakeholder organization/environment.
• Specific Experience: Demonstrable experience in conducting gender analysis and developing gender action plans.
• Safeguarding Experience: A strong advantage will be given to candidates with proven experience in conducting organizational safeguarding assessments, developing safeguarding policies, and delivering safeguarding training.
• Core Competencies: Technical Skills: Demonstrable experience in qualitative and quantitative data collection tools (e.g., conducting KIIs, FGDs) and report writing.
• Content Development: Proven ability to support the development of training materials, action plans, or strategic frameworks for both gender and safeguarding.
• Core Values: A deep commitment to the principles of gender equality, social inclusion, and safeguarding (including PSEA - Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse).
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information from both gender and safeguarding perspectives into clear, actionable insights.

• Full-time role based in Uganda.
• No application, interview, registration, or processing fee should be paid.