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Job Title:  Gender and Equity Officer   

Organisation: National Council for Higher Education (NCHE)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) is a statutory body established under the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, Cap 262 to regulate the provision of higher education, advise the Government on policy matters relating to higher education on Uganda and to equate qualifications of higher education from within and outside the country.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Is the head of the Unit and the main contact person for all matters pertaining to gender and equity;
• Manages budgets and work plans for the Gender and Equity Unit;
• Responsible for formulating and reviewing policies and guidelines on Gender and Equity affairs
• Advises on matters pertaining to Gender and Equity;
• Monitors and evaluates the effective implementation of policies and guidelines on gender and equity;
• Supports initiatives for gender and Equity mainstreaming in HEIs;
• Responsible for the planning, implementation and follow up on gender-related activities and providing support to Counterpart staff, partners and grantees on mainstreaming gender in their programs and activities, including design and implementation of trainings on gender-related topics;
• Provides support, training and technical assistance to the HEIs on gender and related topics;
• Undertakes monitoring and support supervision of HEIs for compliance to standards for Gender and Equity mainstreaming;
• Carries out any other duties that may be assigned from time to-time by the immediate Supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Holds a Master’s degree in Gender or related disciplines recognized by National Council for Higher Education.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in gender and equity in a reputable institution/organization.
• Demonstrated knowledge of gender mainstreaming and regulations in higher education;
• Must be ICT literate;
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.

How to Apply:

Applications should be filled ON-LINE at the link below. The link to the e-recruitment system can be accessed and viewed at the link below.

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Deadline: 28th February 2025

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