Job Title: Gender and Social Behavioural Change Specialist
Organisation: FH Association
Duty Station: Kitgum, Uganda
About Organisation:
Food for the Hungry (FH/U) is a Christian international relief and development organization that has been working in Uganda since 1989. FH is currently operating programs in Asia, Latin America and Africa with support offices in the UK, Canada, Switzerland, Sweden, United States of America and Japan. FH’s primary goal is to end all forms of poverty World-wide. In Uganda, FH is operational in the Districts of Adjumani, Kitgum, Lamwo, Kole, Kween, Mbale, Namutumba and Amudat Districts implementing programs in four main sectors of Education; Food Security and Livelihoods; Health/Nutrition and Disaster Risk Reduction; with the Head office located in Kampala.
Job Summary: The Gender and Social Behavioural Change Specialist will provide technical leadership to integrate gender, social inclusion, and behaviour change communication (SBCC) across FH Uganda’s programs. The role will ensure that projects are gender-responsive, socially inclusive, and effective in addressing harmful norms that limit opportunities for women, youth, and vulnerable groups. This specialist will also lead FH Uganda’s safeguarding agenda, ensuring strong systems, training, and accountability mechanisms that protect children and adults from exploitation, abuse, and harm in all our interventions
Key Duties and Responsibilities: As the Gender and Social Behavioural Change Specialist your overall responsibilities will be (JDs Key Result Areas):
- Strategic Leadership & Technical Support
- Program Quality & Safeguarding
- Capacity Building & Mentorship
- Research, Learning & Advocacy
- Partnerships & Networking
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience in designing and implementing gender-transformative and SBCC programs.
- Experience leading safeguarding initiatives in humanitarian and development contexts.
- Strong track record of working with government, civil society, and donor partners.
- Experience of leading, supporting, managing, inspiring and coaching staff with different disciplines and backgrounds.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and innovative thinking.
- Dynamic and result oriented.
- Leadership and organization skills
- Demonstrated report writing skills
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals is satisfactory
Education/Certifications
- Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Development Studies, Public Health, Social Sciences, or related field.
- At least 5 years’ experience in gender equality, social behavior change communication or safeguarding within INGOs or development organizations.
- Strong understanding of gender mainstreaming frameworks, safeguarding standards, and participatory SBCC methodologies.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting gender analyses, safeguarding audits, and designing SBCC strategies.
- Excellent facilitation, training, and capacity-building skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
- Commitment to FH’s Heartbeat values and safeguarding standards
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
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Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60