• Master's Degree in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Human Rights, or another relevant Social Sciences field. 
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in humanitarian and/or development programming within Uganda and demonstrated experience in gender equality, social inclusion, protection mainstreaming, safeguarding, and accountability programming.
• Experience working with NGOs, community-based organizations, government institutions, and humanitarian coordination structures.
• Proven experience in staff capacity building, facilitation, coaching, and mentoring.
• Experience in designing and conducting assessments, monitoring visits, and programme quality reviews.
• Strong understanding of gender equality, social inclusion, protection mainstreaming, safeguarding, AAP, and conflict-sensitive programming.
• Good knowledge of humanitarian principles, Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), and Human Rights-Based Approaches (PANEL Principles).
• Strong analytical, facilitation, and report writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and multicultural teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Commitment to DCA's values, Code of Conduct, and safeguarding principles.
• Excellent written and spoken English. Knowledge of relevant local languages in the West Nile region is an added advantage.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently within programme areas.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle and possession of a valid riding permit is an added advantage.

• Degree or advanced degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or similar. 
• Advanced degree and/or experience in VAW and/or VAC research, public health, development, social sciences or another relevant field.  

• 5 (minimum) to 10 years (or more) of relevant experience within the communications and/or PR fields.
• Good understanding of research on violence against women and violence against children. 
• A track record of engagement globally on violence against women and violence against children, and knowledge of key stakeholders and the field. 
• Understanding of and ability to foster a feminist approach to this work.  
• Excellent understanding of ethical issues related to communications, storytelling, and research.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Good design and presentation skills. 
• Expertise with all social media platforms and formats. 
• Experience with knowledge translation, including the ability to translate scientific, peer-reviewed content as well as research best practices into key highlights and messaging for different channels and target audiences.
• Excellent IT and database management skills (Word, Outlook, Excel). 
• Expertise using CSM systems such as WordPress. 
• Experience in design (Canva), video editing, web design and/or web coordination, and email marketing platforms (Mailchimp). 
• Experience working in a multicultural, remote team. 
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, survivor-centred communications.

• Degree in Gender Studies, Social Work, Social Marketing/ Behavioural Sciences, social anthropology  or a related field. 
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in GBV prevention, behavior change programming, male engagement, gender- and/or community organising programming. 
• Proven experience in adapting and contextualizing  social change curriculum materials for diverse cultural settings. 
• Familiarity with women-led and partner-centered approaches to protection and social change programming,  
• Familiarity with the Ethiopian humanitarian context; knowledge of Amharic or other relevant local languages is an asset. 
• Familiarity with the EMAP curriculum is a plus. 
• Fluency in English. 
• Strong facilitation, communication, and cross-cultural skills, and an ability to translate program experience into clear written learning.

• Provide strategic leadership for community education and prevention work, ensuring programmes are high-quality, coherent and grounded in WGN’s feminist, trauma-informed, anti-racist and intersectional values.
  
  
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, fostering reflective practice, collective care, accountability and a supportive, learning-focused working culture.
  
  
• Hold responsibility for safeguarding across community education and prevention activity, ensuring safe, consistent and survivor-centred practice across all delivery.
  
  
• Drive programme development and improvement using survivor voice, community insight, data and sector learning to strengthen impact and innovation.
  
  
• Build and sustain strong partnerships and external relationships across community organisations, statutory services, education settings and VAWG sector networks, while representing WGN externally and contributing to income generation and sustainability.
  
  

• Design, establish and coordinate an Experts with Lived Experience (ELE) Network, developing a survivor involvement framework that promotes safe, ethical, inclusive and meaningful participation, with appropriate emotional support, safeguarding, debriefing and payment arrangements in place.
• Design, facilitate and evaluate peer support groups and survivor-led spaces, creating opportunities for survivors to influence strategic decision-making, project governance and service evaluation at every stage.
• Train and mentor survivors in facilitation, peer support and leadership, building capacity for survivor-led design, delivery and evaluation of services.
• Lead the co-production and delivery of training with Experts with Lived Experience, covering areas such as trauma-informed practice, responding to disclosures and reducing re-traumatisation, working in partnership with NHS mental health providers, specialist sexual violence services and the voluntary sector.
• Develop tools to assess survivor influence and leadership across programmes and governance, facilitating reflective learning spaces and co-authoring learning briefs and policy insights to promote survivor-led approaches.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, political science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least 7 years of progressively responsible communications and media relations experience.
• Demonstrated success securing earned media coverage.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience translating complex legal, policy, or public affairs issues for broad audiences.
• Strong strategic thinking and project management abilities.
• Experience working under tight deadlines and managing multiple priorities.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice.

Our work

• Advanced degree in communications, journalism, international development, public policy, gender studies, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in strategic communications and content leadership.
• Demonstrated experience communicating research and evidence to non-technical audiences.
• Strong editorial, writing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience supporting high-level thought leadership and executive communications.
• Knowledge of gender equality, climate change, food systems, agriculture, or international development is highly desirable.
• Experience working in international organizations, research institutions, or development programs.