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Gender, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion (GEDI) and Safeguarding Manager Job at International Rescue Committee (IRC)
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Job Description
The Gender, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion (GEDI) and Safeguarding Manager (GEDI&S Manager) will be responsible for guiding the Uganda Country Program in applying principles of gender, equality, diversity and inclusion in all operational policies and practices, and will help country staff to set and achieve meaningful and targeted goals for more gender equitable internal practices and in all program activities. S/he will also be responsible for implementation of IRC’s safeguarding strategy and activities across the country program.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead and monitor the implementation of IRC Gender Equality and Safeguarding strategies for the country program and its partners after establishing strong working relation with IRC’s regional office Safeguarding and Gender Equality Technical Units and IRC Uganda country leadership.
- Work with the country leadership to develop Gender (including Women@Work) and Safeguarding Action Plans, including developing and adapting proven and innovative approaches for promoting and building an inclusive and equal office culture and environment.
- Oversee implementation of the Gender and Safeguarding Action Plans and ensure that planned activities are delivered on time and within scope and meet technical standards.
- In collaboration with key country and People & Culture staff, review, modify, design and support implementation of key processes, practices and tools to help guide more gender equitable HR policies and practices.
- Provide orientation and on-job training to IRC staff on gender mainstreaming, gender core concepts, and safeguarding. Support contextual adaptation, design and roll-out of information, education, and communication (IEC) materials on gender and safeguarding for the country program, including delivery of trainings on different aspects.
- Liaise with the country safety and security focal point to work for more gender inclusive country risk analysis and safety trainings to allow for improved recognition of women-specific security concerns.
- Work with program leads to build their understanding and ability to apply sector specific approaches to deliver more gender equitable, diversity inclusive and safe programming by conducting gender analysis of program activities.
- Support efforts to build capacity of implementing partners to deliver gender equitable, inclusive and safe programs. As requested, provide technical support and guidance to partners, in accordance with partnership agreements and in coordination with the Partnerships department. Adapt and facilitate trainings for partners on Gender Equality and Safeguarding.
- Monitor program implementation through field visits, focus group discussions and key informant interviews with staff and beneficiaries. Produce reports to demonstrate impact, progress against action plans and inform ongoing and future program design.
- Coordinate efforts of Gender Equality Champions based in the country and field offices, convene regular meetings, input into annual GE operational action plan, and track activities.
- Support Women@Work Groups by providing technical guidance, facilitating scheduling meetings, documenting meeting outcomes and communicating them to IRC Uganda leadership.
- Review and support enhancement of country program and partner complaints response mechanisms for clients.
- Ensure representation in country forums, conferences and clusters focusing on gender and safeguarding. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders – including community leaders, international and local NGOs, UN agencies, community-based organisations and other IRC sectors to enhance multi-agency and multi-sectoral cooperation and coordination.
- Provide inputs for proposals and reports and plan and manage GEDI and Safeguarding budget and spending.
- Support relevant departments with conducting robust initial and post investigations of all safeguarding concerns raised by staff, clients, beneficiaries, and/or external parties.
- Act as a key partner to Duty of Care by promoting staff wellbeing and ensuring timely access to psychosocial support services (including EARP), through clear communication, onboarding, referrals, and coordination during and after critical or challenging incidents.
- Foster a safe, supportive, and respectful work environment by promoting mental and physical wellbeing, respectful communication, risk prevention, workplace safety, and safeguarding‑sensitive practices across all locations.
- Support and amplify organisational Duty of Care and wellbeing initiatives by contributing to awareness campaigns, wellbeing communications, safety refreshers, compliance initiatives, and P&C‑led wellbeing updates to ensure staff remain informed, supported, and resilient.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Apply here: https://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Careers/job/Kampala-Uganda/Gender--Equality--Diversity--Inclusion--GEDI--and-Safeguarding-Manager_JR00002720
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