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Sector Advisor – Gender Equality, Women’s Empowerment and Inclusion job at Welthungerhilfe (WHH) | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is one of Germany’s largest private aid organizations, with a mission to eradicate hunger and achieve food security through sustainable development and humanitarian aid initiatives across the globe. Founded in 1962, WHH has earned a stellar reputation for its integrity, transparency, and impactful work in over 35 countries, including Uganda, where it actively addresses issues related to nutrition, water, sanitation, and agriculture.
The organization fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values diversity, continuous learning, and staff well-being, offering dynamic job opportunities in both field and administrative roles with flexible and mission-driven work arrangements. WHH’s evolution has seen it shift from direct food aid to supporting long-term development and resilience-building among vulnerable communities through innovative, community-based models.
With more than 2,500 staff worldwide, WHH operates at both grassroots and policy levels, emphasizing values such as accountability, partnership, and empowerment. Its CSR commitment is embedded in its core operations, promoting environmental protection, gender equity, and local capacity building. Through impactful programs and strategic collaborations, WHH continues to champion the global fight against hunger and poverty. For more information, visit https://www.welthungerhilfe.org.
Are you looking for social science jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Sector Advisor – Gender Equality, Women’s Empowerment and Inclusion job at Welthungerhilfe (WHH)
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Deadline:
26 Oct 2025
Job Title
Sector Advisor – Gender Equality, Women’s Empowerment and Inclusion job at Welthungerhilfe (WHH)
Welthungerhilfe (WHH)
Job Description
Job Title: Sector Advisor – Gender Equality, Women’s Empowerment and Inclusion
Organisation: Welthungerhilfe (WHH)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Summary:
The position is to be based at the Country Office in Kampala with technical oversight across the entire country program, WHH field offices and in collaboration with partner organisations. It will be offered for an initial contract duration of one year. The position is to be filled as of 01.01.2026.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
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Please send your application via our online recruiting system by October 26, 2025.
Deadline: 26th October 2025
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How to Apply
Lead the development and implementation of WHH Uganda’s Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Strategy, ensuring alignment with global frameworks and national priorities.
Conduct or oversee gender and inclusion analyses to inform programme design across agriculture, WASH, livelihoods, and skills development.
Provide technical guidance to ensure gender-transformative and socially inclusive approaches are integrated into all projects.
Oversee GESI focused project portfolio implemented in collaboration with WHH partner organisations, ensuring strategic alignment, effective delivery, and donor compliance.
Strengthen staff and partner capacity on gender-responsive and inclusive programming, tools, and best practices.
Collaborate with the MEAL team to embed GESI-sensitive indicators and lead gender-specific assessments and studies.
Support the development of proposals and project concepts, ensuring GESI integration and alignment with strategy and donor priorities.
Monitor GESI project implementation, financial compliance, and resource use, conducting regular field visits for quality assurance.
Document and disseminate good practices, lessons learned, and innovations to strengthen organizational learning with regards to gender equality, women’s empowerment and social inclusion.
Facilitate internal learning events and peer exchanges on gender transformation and social inclusion.
Represent WHH Uganda in national GESI coordination forums, working groups, and advocacy platforms.
Build partnerships with government, donors, academia, and civil society to advance gender equality and social inclusion agendas.
Promote and uphold safeguarding and PSEAH standards, ensuring gender-sensitive accountability and complaint mechanisms.
Collaborate with MEAL and Safeguarding Focal Points to ensure inclusive, gender-sensitive feedback channels for all groups.
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Master’s degree in Gender and Women Studies or Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Natural Resource Management, Public Health, or a related field with substantial relevant experience.
7–10 years’ experience leading gender programming within international NGOs.
Strong expertise in gender-transformative approaches, gender mainstreaming, GBV prevention and response, and social inclusion.
Proven ability in gender capacity building, advocacy, and organizational engagement.
Excellent research, analytical, writing, and reporting skills.
Demonstrated understanding of government policies and structures related to gender, health, natural resources, and emergency response.
Knowledge of case management, psychosocial support, and life skills programming for survivor recovery.
Strong leadership, program management, and staff development experience.
Proven ability to build partnerships, represent WHH in technical forums, and promote collaborative learning.
Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and effective resource planning.
Skilled in facilitation, partnership building, and team collaboration.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with emotional maturity and good judgment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access).
Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and travel frequently to program sites.
Our offer
We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale.
