SBCC, Gender and Protection Officer

Lutheran World Federation; Piemonte; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An international humanitarian organization is seeking a SBCC, Gender and Protection Officer to enhance gender-responsive initiatives within their programmatic interventions. This role involves planning, implementing, and managing gender and protection-related activities, ensuring the inclusion of marginalized populations. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree and at least two years of humanitarian field experience, particularly in refugee or IDP contexts. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in challenging environments.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, or related fields.
• Minimum 2 years of field experience in humanitarian contexts.
• Knowledge of SPHERE standards and IASC guidelines.

Mansioni

• Plan and manage gender/protection activities in integrated programs.
• Develop SBCC activities and messaging content.
• Lead community meetings and advocate for gender and protection.

Conoscenze

Humanitarian protection experience

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Descrizione del lavoro

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LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation, a widely recognized international faith‑based organization working in over 20 countries. We bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world.

A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of status, guides our work. We are known for timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work and for our field presence in hard‑to‑reach areas. Our work is people‑centered and community‑based, focusing on the most vulnerable and engaging proactively with local government and community structures to uphold their rights.

LWF Uganda works closely with United Nations agencies (UNHCR, UNFPA, UNICEF, WFP), PRM, EU/ECHO, BFTW, and faith‑based agencies and their back donors.

For additional information, please see www.lutheranworld.org/World Service.

Job Title

SBCC, Gender and Protection Officer

No. of Positions

Two (2)

Place of Assignment

Adjumani and Palorinya District

Reports To

Livelihoods and Nutrition Coordinator/Project Coordinator

Starting Date

ASAP

Duration of Contract

12 months

Closing Date for Applications

4th January 2026

Job Summary

Responsible for mainstreaming Social Behavioural Change (SBCC), Gender and Protection into LWF’s integrated programmatic interventions—General Food Assistance, Nutrition, Livelihood, Health. Duties include data collection and analysis to inform gender/protection issues, designing and ensuring accountability to conflict‑affected populations, coordinating with protection partners and women‑led organisations, implementing SBCC strategies with the Gender, Protection, Health and Nutrition, SRM Staff and partners, and developing and reviewing educational materials (IEC/BCC) tailored to the local context. Supervise the monthly food and cash distribution process at the FDP to registered and verified persons of concern.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor and manage LWF gender/protection activities in integrated programs.
• Liaise with project participants and departments—Nutrition, Health, Gender Sector, Livelihood and Resilience, Digital Financial Literacy—to develop and execute key SBCC activities and messaging content.
• Implement the LWF & WFP Gender policy at field level to achieve equitable access to and control over food security and nutrition, address root causes of gender inequalities, and advance economic empowerment of women and girls.
• Lead post‑distribution community meetings and participate in inter‑agency settlement‑level meetings related to GFA, Gender and Protection.
• Collaborate with the Communication Officer at Country Office to develop advocacy and communication messages for development initiatives to enhance uptake of integrated SBCC services.
• Generate and systematize evidence and knowledge products showcasing gender equality, inclusion and women’s empowerment initiatives.
• Support public relations and appreciation to the component on social behavioural change communication in regard to LWF, WFP programming, and gender‑role community expectations.
• Liaise with litigation teams to ensure complaints are well handled in FDPs while ensuring beneficiaries are satisfied with distribution processes and the ration they have collected; supervise help desks to remain functional at all FDPs.
• Generate monthly and regularly integrated gender and protection reports in liaison with the M&E officer and other staff.
• Lead preparations and advocacy initiatives in line with GFA/livelihood gender and protection response for gazetted days such as 16 Days of Activism, Women’s Day, World Child Day, World Breastfeeding Week, World Food Day.
• Maintain records of protection and humanitarian needs identified and actions taken to assist PoCs and others, adhering strictly to confidentiality principles.
• Collect gender and protection data—including intra‑household and qualitative data—to inform the development of gender‑responsive and gender‑transformative programming.
• Provide on‑the‑job training for field staff in protection monitoring, including international and national human rights standards (SEA) and dissemination of the SEA policy to LWF staff and external beneficiaries.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Nutritional Sciences, Human Rights, SWASA with proven experience in humanitarian protection and advocacy work.
• Minimum of 2 years field experience in international humanitarian work in refugee and/or IDP situations or emergency nutrition and protection field.
• Working knowledge of SPHERE standards, MIYCAN guidelines, IASC/SASA Guidelines for Child Protection and Gender Based Violence.
• Knowledge of Arabic, Kuku and/or Dinka is an added advantage.
• Experience in integrated Gender Based Violence programming.
• Core competencies include sensitivity, diplomacy, tact, good communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to understand complex security situations and adjust operations accordingly.
• Willingness and ability to live and work in remote field locations under basic conditions.
• Good interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Computer literacy with strong report writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to coordinate activities with other agencies, building and maintaining positive working relationships.
• Good understanding of humanitarian protection standards, Sphere Standards, and ReHoPE.

Equal Opportunity Statement

LWF is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation. LWF is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.

Only short‑listed candidates will be contacted.