Gender and Safeguarding Officer

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Gender and Safeguarding Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Integrate gender and inclusion considerations into programme design and implementation
• Conduct safeguarding risk assessments across programme locations
• Deliver training sessions on gender, safeguarding, and inclusive practices
• Monitor safeguarding compliance and support incident reporting processes
• Maintain confidential records and ensure proper case management
• Engage stakeholders and partners on gender and safeguarding initiatives
• Track and report on gender and safeguarding indicators

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Work, Development Studies, International Development, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in gender equality, safeguarding, social inclusion, or community development programmes.
• Strong understanding of gender inclusion and safeguarding principles.
• Ability to develop training materials and deliver capacity-building sessions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution ability.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive issues professionally.
• Ability to work within diverse cultural and community contexts.