Gender & Safeguarding Officer

Job Title: Gender & Safeguarding Officer

Location: Aba, Abia State, Nigeria

Salary: N200,000 – N300,000

Accommodation: Provided for the first 3 months

Preferred Candidate: Female

Candidate Requirement: Must reside in Aba or a nearby state, or be willing to relocate

About the Organization

Ethnocentrique is committed to supporting African creatives and MSMEs by promoting local production and expanding access to opportunities that enhance global competitiveness.

About the Program – Fashion Future Program (FFP)

The Fashion Future Program empowers young fashion entrepreneurs, particularly women, by providing them with training, mentorship, and access to resources in garment production, footwear, and leatherwork industries.

Role Overview

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Gender & Safeguarding Officer to drive inclusive practices and uphold participant safety within our programs. This role focuses on supporting women and persons with disabilities (PWDs) while ensuring all activities meet the highest standards of safeguarding.

Key Responsibilities

lDesign and implement gender inclusion strategies

lEmbed gender-sensitive approaches into all training and mentorship programs

lCreate resources and tools that promote gender equity

lConduct safeguarding risk assessments and apply mitigation measures

lOrganize training and awareness sessions on safeguarding policies

lCollaborate with local organizations and government agencies

lEnsure alignment with global best practices for gender and safeguarding

Requirements

lBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Work, or related fields

lMinimum of 3 years’ experience in gender equality, safeguarding, or inclusion

lDeep knowledge of gender-sensitive policies and risk management

lExperience working with marginalized groups (especially women and PWDs)

lStrong ethical values and commitment to participant welfare

Relocation Note

Willing candidates who are open to relocating to Aba are welcome to apply.

Please note that while accommodation will be provided for the first 3 months, there will be no relocation allowance.

How to Apply

Send your CV to: hr@ethnocentrique.com and tmasourcingconsult@gmail.com

Use the job title as the subject of your email  Only qualified candidates will be contacted.