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Gender and Protection Assistant Job at Community Empowerment for Rural Development (CEFORD)
Community Empowerment for Rural Development (CEFORD)
Job Description
CEFORD is recruiting qualified and committed professionals to support the implementation of gender equality and protection interventions under the URRI programme.
Duty Stations: Terego District (1 Position) and Madi-Okollo District (1 Position)
Reports To: Project Officer – Gender
Job Purpose
The Gender and Protection Assistant will support the Gender and Protection Officer in implementing activities that promote gender equality, safeguard vulnerable populations, and ensure effective protection mainstreaming across all URRI interventions. The role focuses on community mobilization, capacity building, protection case follow-up, and reporting to strengthen inclusive, safe, and protective environments for refugee and host community members.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Engage community-based structures, including women’s groups, youth associations, and local leaders, to promote gender equality and protection awareness
- Support the integration of gender-responsive approaches, including the Gender Action Learning System (GALS), across all URRI project activities and outcome areas to ensure equitable participation of women, men, youth, and persons with disabilities
- Assist in the identification, documentation, referral, and follow-up of protection concerns, including gender-based violence (GBV) and child protection cases, in line with established referral pathways
- Provide basic psychosocial support and facilitate referrals for survivors to appropriate service providers in coordination with the Gender and Protection Officer
- Facilitate training sessions, community dialogues, and sensitization activities on gender equality, GBV prevention, protection rights, and safeguarding
- Conduct outreach and awareness campaigns addressing gender roles, conflict resolution, and the rights of vulnerable groups
- Support the establishment, coordination, and management of women-, youth-, and child-friendly spaces to promote participation, counselling, and peer support
- Collect, analyze, and document gender and protection data, success stories, and lessons learned, and prepare weekly and monthly reports
- Work closely with community-based protection committees, local leaders, and district gender and probation officers to strengthen referral and response mechanisms
- Support monitoring of protection-related activities and identify emerging risks affecting refugee and host communities
- Participate in campaigns and community dialogues aimed at reducing GBV incidents and promoting positive gender norms
- Ensure inclusive participation of women, men, and marginalized groups in project decision-making processes
- Adhere strictly to CEFORD and URRI safeguarding policies, ensuring protection of beneficiaries from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment
- Maintain updated referral directories and follow up on referred cases to ensure timely and appropriate support
- Support community advocacy initiatives addressing harmful social practices and improving access to protection services
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Interested candidates should submit an application letter, detailed CV, and photocopies of relevant academic documents (certificates, transcripts, and testimonials), along with contact details of three referees (two of whom must be former supervisors), addressed to:
The Executive Director
Community Empowerment for Rural Development (CEFORD)
P.O. Box 303, Arua
Electronic applications, with all required documents combined into one PDF file, should be sent to: recruitment@ceford.or.ug
Email Subject Format: Name of Applicant – Position Applied – Location
Application Deadline
Thursday, 8th January 2026 at 4:00 PM
Late submissions and applications not submitted as a single PDF file will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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