Job Summary: The Gender Inclusion & Safeguarding Assistant Coordinator will support the implementation of gender equality, diversity and inclusion (GEDI) and safeguarding systems across our Programme. The role will work closely with programme teams, Youth-Led Organisations (YLOs), and consortium partners to ensure safe, inclusive, and equitable programming for all young people.
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The role will support the integration of gender and inclusion considerations across programme design and implementation, lead safeguarding sensitisation sessions across YLOs and partners, and contribute to strengthening safeguarding systems, policies, and reporting mechanisms within the consortium. It will also support the review and improvement of implementation policies and safeguarding frameworks to ensure alignment with organisational and donor standards.
Reporting to the programmes manager, the Assistant Coordinator will support safeguarding risk identification, capacity building, compliance monitoring, and case management processes, while ensuring that all programme activities are delivered in a safe, ethical, and inclusive manner.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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.
Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Mainstreaming
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- Support the integration of gender equality, diversity, and inclusion principles across all programme components.
- 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.
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.
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.
Others responsibilities
- Other duties as required, including occasional work on weekends for which time off in lieu (TOIL) can be taken.
Restless Development is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Restless Development will ensure that no applicant or staff member receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, age, HIV status, disability, or any other factor that cannot be shown to be relevant to performance.
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.
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Desirable
- Experience working on donor-funded programmes, particularly youth-focused or consortium-based initiatives.
- Training or certification in safeguarding, child protection, GBV prevention, or gender mainstreaming.
- Experience supporting policy development or organisational safeguarding systems.
- Knowledge of Uganda’s safeguarding frameworks, referral systems, and protection structures.
- Experience working with similar or large-scale youth programmes.
Remuneration
- We are proud to commit to a transparent global salary scale, ensuring a fair and comparable system of pay across all global locations.
Please note: This position is contingent upon the availability of funding.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter that provides tangible examples of how your skills, knowledge and experience will support your ability to perform the key priorities outlined in the above job description (using no more than 750 words)
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