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Gender and inclusive officer

Development Expertise Center (DEC) Ethiopia

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Social Science

Sociology

Addis Ababa

5 years

1 Position

2025-08-01

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2025-08-09

Required Skills

gender studies

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Fields of study

Sociology

Social work

Center for Environmental and Development Studies

Gender and sexuality studies

Psychology

Full Time

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Job Description

DEC is a local CSO established in 2007 and re-registered in May 2019 as per the new Authority for CSO Proclamation by the Ethiopian government, bearing a registration number of 0009. The organization has five major programs: the Child Well-being and Education Development Program, the Gender and Life Skill Development Program, the Employable Skills Development Program, the Advocacy Program, and the Humanitarian Emergency Program. DEC actively works in six National Regional States and one city administration of Ethiopia, namely Amhara, Afar, Oromia, Tigray, Gambela, Benishangul Gumuz, and Addis Ababa City Administration.  DEC would like to recruit for the following positions: Project Coordinator, Education in Emergency EiE Project Officer, Social Worker/Community Mobilizer, Meal Officer, Gender and Inclusive Officer, Finance Coordinator,  Woreda Caher, and Guard   

Sex: F/M

Age: 20-35

Gender Inclusive Officer 

Job Summary 

Ensures that humanitarian responses are equitable, inclusive, and sensitive to the diverse needs of affected populations. They lead efforts to integrate gender and disability considerations into program design, implementation, and monitoring—addressing barriers to access, protection risks, and participation. By conducting rapid gender analyses, coordinating with local actors, and promoting inclusive practices, they help safeguard vulnerable groups and uphold dignity, safety, and equal opportunity throughout the crisis response

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Implement and mainstream gender and social inclusion programs and initiatives together with the other thematic areas of the project; 

  • Provide inputs to the gender and inclusive annual work plan, monitor actions, and draft 

  • Design and implement capacity development initiatives concerning gender inclusion;

  • Builds strong relationships  with all partners, focuses on impact and results, and responds positively to critical feedback;

  • Ensure target groups have meaningful participation in project activities

Job Requirements

Education Qualification 

  • BA  Social worker, Sociology, Psychology, Development Study, Gender Study 

NGO/CSO Experience

  • 5  Year 

Additional Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

  • Strong organizational and coordination skills.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and report writing

  • Familiarity with the local context and ability to work in rural areas.

Qualified Female applicants who fulfill the requirements are appreciated.

How to Apply

Any Interested Applicant can apply only for one position by collecting his/her CV and a copy of documents Via Email. Gender Inclusive Officer gio@decethiopia.org

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Copies of CV + supporting documents are non-returnable. 

Fields Of Study

Sociology

Social work

Center for Environmental and Development Studies

Gender and sexuality studies

Psychology

Skills Required

gender studies

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