UGANET is recruiting 8 Gender Officers for its Refugee Response / Field Operations programme, one at each of eight duty stations: Adjumani, Palorinya, Palabek, Rhino Camp, Imvepi, Bidibidi, Oruchinga and Kyangwali, to support gender-responsive programming and GBV prevention and response.
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Category
Social Work
Employment Type
Full-time
Location
Multiple Locations, Uganda
Vacancies
1 position
Closing Date
10/26/2026
4 days left
Employer / Company
UGANET
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Description (Public)
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Support gender-responsive programming and gender analysis
- Support prevention of and response to gender-based violence
- Lead community engagement activities at the designated duty station
- Manage referrals and coordinate with relevant service providers
- Support programme implementation and field operations working with refugee and host communities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Gender Studies, Social Work and Social Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field
- At least two years' experience in gender-related work with a national or international organization
- Experience implementing the SASA! Together Methodology is an added advantage
Skills & Competencies:
- Gender analysis and GBV response skills
- Community engagement and mobilization
- Referral and coordination skills
- Strong communication, teamwork, organisation and report-writing skills
- Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, accountability and non-discrimination
- Willingness to live and work at the selected duty station and undertake field travel
How to Apply
Send your application via email to: the 'Apply on AfriCareers' button below, addressed to the Executive Director, UGANET, Plot 19 Valley Road, Ministers Village, Ntinda, Kampala, not later than 26 October 2026.
Applications should include: (i) an updated CV; (ii) a cover letter stating the position and preferred duty station; and (iii) copies of relevant academic and professional documents, submitted in Word or PDF. The email subject line should read: Application – [Position Title] – [Preferred Duty Station].
UGANET is an equal opportunity employer committed to safeguarding, accountability and a safe working environment. Review the full job descriptions, qualifications and application requirements at uganet.org before applying.
Deadline: 26 October 2026 - closing soon, apply immediately.
Applications for this position are handled through the AfriCareers portal. Use the "Apply Now" button below to submit your application directly.
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