Gender and Social Inclusion Expert

Position: Gender and Social Inclusion Expert

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Job : 1115

# of Openings: 1

DI is seeking to hire a Gender and Social Inclusion Expert for the anticipated one-year Consultancy to facilitate capacity development for Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) under GIZ’s Strengthening and Advancing Governance and Accountability Action (SAGA) project in Uganda. The Expert will ensure that gender equality, social inclusion, and intersectional approaches are effectively integrated across UHRC’s institutional capacity development process.

Working closely with the Team Leader and technical experts, the Gender and Social Inclusion Expert will support the capacity needs assessment by identifying gender- and inclusion-related gaps at institutional, organizational, and individual levels. The Expert will contribute to the development of UHRC’s Capacity Development Plan, ensuring that proposed interventions are inclusive of women, youth, persons with disabilities, refugees, and other vulnerable groups.

The Expert will support the design and delivery of gender- and inclusion-responsive trainings, provide technical input into the development or revision of institutional policies and tools (including gender-related frameworks), and advise on participatory methodologies that promote equity and inclusion. The role requires close collaboration with UHRC staff and stakeholders to embed inclusive practices that strengthen institutional culture, accountability, and sustainability. This position is contingent upon award and funding.

• Integrate gender equality and social inclusion perspectives into the capacity needs assessment at all levels.
• Identify gender- and inclusion-related institutional gaps and opportunities within UHRC systems and practices.
• Ensure that UHRC’s Capacity Development Plan incorporates gender-responsive and inclusive interventions.
• Support the design and delivery of training and coaching on gender, inclusion, and intersectional approaches.
• Provide technical input into the development or revision of institutional policies, strategies, and tools related to gender and inclusion.
• Advise on participatory methodologies that promote equitable engagement of women, youth, persons with disabilities, refugees, and other vulnerable groups.
• Support validation workshops, reporting, and documentation of inclusive practices and lessons learned.

• Contribute to ongoing Democracy International business development efforts in Uganda and around the world.

• Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Human Rights, or a related field.
• Full professional proficiency in English.
• 8 years of experience in mainstreaming gender and inclusion in public sector or justice programs.
• 8 years knowledge and experience of Uganda’s gender policy framework and intersectional approaches to capacity development.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong socio-cultural and intercultural competence.
• Efficient, partner- and client-focused approach to work.
• Ability to think and collaborate across disciplines.

This position reports to DI’s Uganda Project Team Leader.

Interested applicants MUST submit a CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified. DI will only contact candidates of interest.

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