Danish Refugee Council Gender Officer Jobs in Uganda;Implement genderfocused interventions to promote equality, women’s empowerment and active participation in decisionmaking among refugees and host communities. Address social norms, support women in leadership and enhance safe, inclusive environments for women and youth engaged in agriculture and climate adaptation.ResponsibilitiesCommunity Action & Training
Danish Refugee Council Gender Officer Jobs in Uganda;
Responsibilities
Develop and implement community action plans addressing gender needs.
Organize training for women leaders on leadership and decisionmaking in CSA and resource management.
Facilitate stakeholder meetings to support women’s access to land.
Coordinate community dialogues on positive masculinity, gender norms and GBV reduction.
Mobilize women for leadership training and participation in decisionmaking spaces.
Disseminate information on land rights, policies and laws.
Conduct annual safety audits to mitigate risks for women in project activities.
Support women and girls to participate in international advocacy events.Partnerships & Capacity Support
Work with partners and local governments to integrate genderresponsive leadership.Staff Development & Management
Provide technical backstopping and supervision to community structures.
Ensure genderresponsive planning, implementation and reporting.Monitoring & Evaluation
Document and disseminate project successes and challenges.
Participate in OPM and District monitoring reviews.
Work with MEAL team to meet requirements.
Participate in learning reflections and events.Reporting
Provide project data for donor reports (monthly, quarterly, annual).
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Adhere to DRC’s Code of Conduct.RequirementsEducation
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});Social Sciences, Development Studies or related field.Experience
Minimum 3 years in genderfocused program implementation.
Strong understanding of gender dynamics in rural and refugee contexts.
Experience facilitating community training and dialogues.
Experience with donorfunded projects and INGOs.
Relevant work experience in Northern Uganda.Skills & Abilities
Excellent interpersonal, communication and advocacy skills.
Sensitivity to community traditions and structures.
Strong analytical, negotiation and accountability skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
Proficiency in English (written and spoken).Desirable
Additional training in gender and CSA.
Knowledge of local languages in project districts.DRC Core Competencies
DRC Core Competencies
Striving for Excellence.
Collaborating.
Taking the Lead.
Communicating.
Demonstrating Integrity.What We Offer
What We Offer
Contract length: 12 months.
Band: H2.
Duty Station: Imvepi, Moyo.
Start date: October 2026.