Job Title: Gender and Safeguarding Officer (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Bayimba Cultural Foundation
Duty Station: Mukono, Uganda
Salary: UGX 6,600,000/=
About Organisation:
BAYIMBA (Cultural Foundation) was established in June 2006 (followed by formal registration on the 27th of November 2007) following a comprehensive exploration of the state of arts and culture in Uganda and East Africa. The organization sought to bring about change in the status quo of arts and culture in Uganda and East Africa: envisioning a vibrant sector that is creative, professional and viable and contributes to social and economic development, it embarked on a deliberate effort to uplift the standards of arts and culture.
Job Summary: The Organization is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Gender and Safeguarding Officer to lead the development, implementation, and management of its gender and safeguarding policies and procedures. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that Bayimba’s programs are safe, inclusive, and respectful of all participants, particularly women, girls, and vulnerable groups
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Gender and Safeguarding policy Development:
- Develop and implement, and review Bayimba’s gender and safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Ensure that policies are aligned with international best practices and Ugandan laws and regulations
Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
- Conduct risk assessments to identify potential safeguarding risks in Bayimba’s programmes
- Develop and implement mitigating strategies to minimize risks
Capacity Building:
- Provide technical support and capacity building for Bayimba Staff on gender and safeguarding issues
- Develop and implement training programmes for staff on gender and safeguarding-related topics
Incident Reporting and Response:
- Develop and implement incident reporting and response procedures
- Ensure that incidents are reported and responded to in a timely and effective manner
Collaboration and Partnership:
- Collaborate with the programme staff, management, and external partners to ensure that gender and safeguarding issues are integrated into programmes design and implementation
- Represent Bayimba in gender and safeguarding-related forums and networks
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelors’ degree in a relevant field (e.g., social sciences, gender studies, human rights).
- At least 3-5 years of experience in gender and safeguarding or a related field.
- Strong knowledge in gender and safeguarding principles, methods, and tools
- Experience working with vulnerable groups, particularly women and girls.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience with funders reporting and compliance.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in the creative sector or with similar organizations.
- Familiarity with Ugandan cultural context and development landscape.
- Certification in gender and safeguarding or a related field.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative organization.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
How to Apply:
If you are a motivated and experienced gender and safeguarding professional looking to join a dynamic team, please submit your application, including your CV and cover letter, to [email protected] and [email protected]
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36