DREEM- Senior Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) and Safeguarding Officer

• Coordinate the review and update of the project's gender analysis and GESI strategy, translating findings into practical actions and monitoring measures.
• Provide technical guidance to embed gender equality and disability inclusion across education, employment, entrepreneurship, and support for Refugee-Led Organizations (RLOs).
• Support teams and partners in assessing gender norms, power dynamics, and barriers related to gender, disability, and displacement, including integrating Do No Harm and gender-based violence risk mitigation.
• Work with disability inclusion specialists and RLOs to identify barriers and support accessible outreach, training, events, and reporting mechanisms.
• Promote meaningful participation and leadership of young women and youth with disabilities in consultations, co-design, research, and project governance.
• Develop and deliver training, coaching, webinars, toolkits, and guidance on GESI and safeguarding tailored to staff, partners, and RLOs.
• Coordinate safeguarding risk assessments and mitigation plans, support partner safeguarding due diligence, and strengthen reporting and response mechanisms.

• Bachelor's degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Human Rights, Refugee Studies, Development Studies, or related field.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in GESI, safeguarding, or protection in development or humanitarian contexts in Africa.
• Experience working with community-based organizations, including refugee-led and women-led groups, and supporting their capacity strengthening.
• Strong knowledge of prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), child safeguarding, and survivor-centred response with practical experience in safeguarding systems.
• Ability to conduct GESI or inclusion analyses and apply findings to program design and implementation.
• Experience in capacity building, training facilitation, and developing practical tools adapted to partner needs.
• Excellent intercultural communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to build equitable partnerships with marginalized and community-led organizations.
• Discretion, professionalism, confidentiality, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Fluency in English is essential; French language skills are a strong asset.
• Strong planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills with ability to work independently and in teams.
• Must have relevant work authorization for the African country of residence.
• Willingness to travel frequently across Africa and occasionally internationally.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

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