Gender Inclusion and safeguarding Specialist

Organization

Emmanuel Development Association (EDA)

Location

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Reports To

Project Manager

Background

Emmanuel Development Association (EDA) is implementing the Windows of Hope: Sustainable Jobs for Youth Project, aimed at empowering youth-led organizations to reach 5,500 youth including young women, persons with disabilities, IDPs, returnees, and other vulnerable youth. The project seeks to provide access to dignified and fulfilling work in the Garment and Leather Sectors. To ensure gender equality, social inclusion, and safeguarding principles are effectively integrated across the project, EDA seeks to recruit a qualified Gender Inclusion and Safeguarding Specialist.

Overall Purpose of the Position

The Gender Inclusion and Safeguarding Specialist will be responsible for mainstreaming gender equality, social inclusion, and safeguarding across all project components. The role will ensure that project design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting are responsive to the needs of marginalized and vulnerable groups.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) across project planning, implementation, and monitoring
• Conduct gender and inclusion analyses to inform project strategies and interventions
• Develop and implement a Gender and Inclusion Action Plan aligned with organizational and donor requirements
• Provide technical guidance and capacity building to project staff, partners, and stakeholders on gender, inclusion, and safeguarding
• Ensure meaningful participation of women, youth, persons with disabilities, and other marginalized groups in project activities
• Support the development and tracking of gender- and inclusion-sensitive indicators within the monitoring and evaluation framework
• Monitor and report on gender and inclusion outcomes, challenges, and lessons learned
• Promote safe, inclusive, and respectful working environments in line with safeguarding and protection policies
• Coordinate with partners, government offices, and community structures to strengthen gender-responsive approaches