Gender, Safeguarding, and Social Inclusion Officer: Volunteers for Sustainable Development in Africa

Job Description

The Gender and Safeguard Officer leads VOSIEDA’s gender equality, inclusion, and safeguarding functions across programs and operations. The role ensures that projects integrate gender-responsive and do-no-harm approaches; safeguarding risks are identified and managed; staff, volunteers, and partners comply with VOSIEDA and donor requirements on PSEA, child protection, and protection from abuse, exploitation, harassment, and discrimination; and complaints and referral mechanisms function safely, confidentially, and effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Work, Development Studies, Human Rights, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in gender mainstreaming, safeguarding, or social inclusion within development or humanitarian contexts.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding frameworks, child protection standards, and gender equality principles.
• Proven experience in policy development, training facilitation, and capacity building.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion.
• Experience working with diverse communities and marginalized groups.
• Familiarity with donor safeguarding requirements (USAID, DFID/FCDO, UN agencies, etc.) is an asset.

How to Apply

Please submit applications with the subject title “Operation Officer Position Application (Your Name)”: submit Your application to the VOSIEDA office or email applications to info@vosieda.org.