Gender Inclusion & Safeguarding Assistant Coordinator

Job title

Gender Inclusion & Safeguarding Assistant Coordinator

Location

Kampala, Uganda

Salary

UGX 60,526,159 Gross Per Annum

Preferred start date

October 2026

Length of contract

2 years

Expected travel

Fairly regular international and domestic travel

Key responsibilities

1. Safeguarding Implementation and Compliance

• Support the implementation of safeguarding systems, policies, and procedures across our Programmes and partners.
• Ensure all programme activities comply with organisational and donor safeguarding standards and reporting requirements.
• Support safeguarding case management processes including intake, documentation, referrals, follow-up and case closure in accordance with organisational protocols
• Support safeguarding risk assessments across programme activities and ensure mitigation actions are implemented and monitored.
• Support the maintenance of referral pathways and ensure appropriate survivor-centred responses to safeguarding concerns.
• Contribute to safeguarding incident trend analysis, learning and continuous improvement initiatives.

2. Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Mainstreaming

Support the integration of gender equality, diversity, and inclusion principles across all programme components.

• Support the development and review of gender and inclusion tools, guidelines, and implementation frameworks.
• Work with programme teams and partners to ensure activities are safe, accessible, and responsive to the needs of all young people, including marginalized groups.
• Support the development and review of gender and inclusion tools, guidelines, and implementation frameworks.
• Promote inclusive practices within Youth-Led Organisations (YLOs), and partners.

3. Capacity Building, and Partner Support

Lead and support safeguarding and GEDI sensitisation sessions for YLOs, partners, and programme staff.

• Provide ongoing technical support to partners on safeguarding standards, policies, and implementation requirements.
• Support strengthening of safeguarding systems within partner organisations, including reporting mechanisms and referral pathways.
• Facilitate learning sessions and peer exchange on safeguarding and inclusion best practices.
• Conduct organisational safeguarding capacity assessments for YLOs and consortium partners.
• Support partners to develop and implement safeguarding improvement plans.

4. Policy Review, Monitoring and Organisational Support

Support review and improvement of safeguarding and gender inclusion policies, guidelines, and implementation frameworks.

• Contribute to monitoring and documentation of safeguarding and GEDI implementation across the programme.
• Work closely with programme teams and the MERL function to generate evidence and learning on safeguarding and inclusion outcomes.
• Contribute to donor reports, learning products and programme reviews related to safeguarding and inclusion.

5. Other responsibilities

Other duties as required, including occasional work on weekends for which time off in lieu (TOIL) can be taken.

About you

We are looking for people with the right competencies and skills for the role, and who demonstrate the personal qualities consistent with our values.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Law, Human Rights, Social Work, Community Development, or a related field.
• At least 2–3 years’ experience working on safeguarding, child protection, gender equality, diversity and inclusion (GEDI), or protection-related programmes in Uganda.
• Experience supporting safeguarding implementation, including reporting mechanisms, risk identification, and response processes.
• Experience working with Youth-Led Organisations (YLOs), Community-Based Organisations (CBOs), or grassroots/community structures.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering trainings, sensitisation sessions, or capacity-building on safeguarding and/or gender inclusion.
• Good understanding of safeguarding policies, child protection principles, and ethical programme implementation.
• Strong understanding of gender equality, social inclusion, and rights-based programming.
• Good facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.