Gender Officer
Quick answer
Danish Refugee Council is hiring a mid-level Gender Officer in Uganda to implement gender-focused interventions and promote women’s empowerment, with a closing date of 09/13/2026.
- Role
- Gender Officer
- Organization
- Danish Refugee Council
- Location
- Uganda
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Gender Officer will be responsible for implementing gender-focused interventions to promote gender equality, women’s empowerment and active participation in decision-making among refugees and host communities.
What you'll do
- Support the development and implementation of community level action plans addressing gender specific needs and barriers
- Organize and deliver training sessions for women leaders on effective participation in leadership and decision-making processes
- Facilitate engagement meetings with stakeholders to support women's access to land and follow up on agreed action plans
- Coordinate community dialogues and awareness sessions on topics that promote positive masculinity and gender social norms
- Mobilize women for leadership training for female community members
- Develop and disseminate information on land rights, policies and laws
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development studies and or related fields
- 3-4 years of full-time relevant professional experience in Gender, focused program implementation
- Strong understanding of gender dynamics within rural and refugee affected areas
- Proven experience in facilitating community training, dialogues and working with diverse stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and advocacy skills
- Experience with donor-funded projects and international Non-Governmental Organizations
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Uganda.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development studies and or related fields, 3-4 years of full-time relevant professional experience, and strong understanding of gender dynamics within rural and refugee affected areas.
How do I apply?
Interested applicants can apply through the Talentech application form link provided in the job description.
How to apply
Apply directly on Danish Refugee Council's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
This listing is aggregated from a third-party source and its summary may be auto-generated, so details can be inaccurate or out of date. ForGood is not the employer and is not liable for the content — please verify everything on Danish Refugee Council's official posting before applying.