Gender and Social Inclusion Specialist

|

DanChurchAid (DCA)

  • Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 5-10 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: 11/09/2026
  • Location: Uganda
Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)
About US:
DanChurchAid (DCA) is a faith-based, non-missionary relief and development organization based in Copenhagen, Denmark and founded in 1922. DCA has supported development and humanitarian programs in Uganda since 1979, working with local partners. DCA is a member of the Action by Churches Together (ACT Alliance). Our key competencies in Uganda are (climate resilient) livelihoods and food security, humanitarian response, and civil society strengthening.

Job Summary: 
The Gender and Social Inclusion Specialist will lead the integration of gender equality, social inclusion, accountability to affected populations, and protection mainstreaming across DCA West Nile programmes and operations. The role ensures that all programme interventions are designed and implemented in a manner that promotes equality, inclusion, participation, safety, dignity, and non-discrimination, in line with DCA’s Human Rights-Based Approach (PANEL Principles), humanitarian principles, safeguarding commitments, and donor requirements.

The position supports programme teams and implementing partners to mainstream gender, protection, accountability, and social inclusion throughout the project cycle, while strengthening institutional capacity and fostering coordination with key stakeholders. The role may also provide technical support to other DCA Uganda programmes as required.

Position Specification
  • Master's Degree in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Human Rights, or another relevant Social Sciences field. 
  • Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in humanitarian and/or development programming within Uganda and demonstrated experience in gender equality, social inclusion, protection mainstreaming, safeguarding, and accountability programming.
  • Experience working with NGOs, community-based organizations, government institutions, and humanitarian coordination structures.
  • Proven experience in staff capacity building, facilitation, coaching, and mentoring.
  • Experience in designing and conducting assessments, monitoring visits, and programme quality reviews.
  • Strong understanding of gender equality, social inclusion, protection mainstreaming, safeguarding, AAP, and conflict-sensitive programming.
  • Good knowledge of humanitarian principles, Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), and Human Rights-Based Approaches (PANEL Principles).
  • Strong analytical, facilitation, and report writing skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and multicultural teams.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure.
  • Commitment to DCA's values, Code of Conduct, and safeguarding principles.
  • Excellent written and spoken English. Knowledge of relevant local languages in the West Nile region is an added advantage.
  • Willingness and ability to travel frequently within programme areas.
  • Ability to ride a motorcycle and possession of a valid riding permit is an added advantage.

*When clicking on “Apply”, you will be redirected to the original job announcement and details

Apply

*There are individuals who may use GenderJobs.org name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job-seekers. Some examples of these fees are placement fees or immigration processing fees. GenderJobs.org does not use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an up-front fee of any kind. If you suspect that you have been a victim of fraud from someone pretending to be GenderJobs.org, please contact us at [email protected]