Gender, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion (GEDI) and Safeguarding Manager

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International Rescue Committee (IRC)

  • Career category: Human Resources (HR), Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 2-5 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Not Specified
  • Right to work requirements: Not specified
  • Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Not specified
  • Deadline: 04/04/2026
  • Location: Uganda, Kampala
GBV / VAWG PSEA/ Safeguarding
Job Overview/Summary:
The Gender, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion (GEDI) and Safeguarding Manager (GEDI&S Manager) will be responsible for guiding the Uganda Country Program in applying principles of gender, equality, diversity and inclusion in all operational policies and practices, and will help country staff to set and achieve meaningful and targeted goals for more gender equitable internal practices and in all program activities. S/he will also be responsible for implementation of IRC’s safeguarding strategy and activities across the country program. 

Required qualification and skill:
  • Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, law, psychology, health, social work, humanities or other related discipline.
  • 4 years professional experience in gender, diversity or inclusion programs and/or Protection and/or safeguarding and/or HR.
  • Background or extensive understanding of humanitarian aid sector. Familiarity with the Gender, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Safeguarding standards and principles, international protection frameworks and mechanisms on safeguarding.
  • At least one year experience of supervising a team providing direct services to survivors of violence and/or working at the community level.
  • Demonstrated experience/understanding of organizational and/or HR policies and practices.
  • Strong analytical skills related to feedback mechanisms, safeguarding, protection and similar matters.  
  • Good communication and report writing skills essential.
  • Demonstrated experience facilitating trainings and workshops. Good team building skills and knowledge of participatory approaches.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop positive relationships with local and remote team members multiple levels in the organization. Experience in working collaboratively and/or advocating with other sectors and teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive situations diplomatically and in a confidential manner.
  • Ability to travel to other IRC field sites and province field project sites to promote safeguarding awareness through training and orientations.
  • Computer skills are required – MS Office package and Internet.
  • Self-motivated, highly responsible, punctual, flexible, culturally sensitive. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

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