GESI & Safeguarding Focal Lead

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Oversee community-based grievance redress mechanisms, PSEAH compliance standards, and transformative gender empowerment across all operations. About The Role Oversee community-based grievance redress mechanisms, PSEAH compliance standards, and transformative gender empowerment across all operations. Key Responsibilities & Duties

Manage confidential reporting channels and grievance redress mechanisms across all project hubs. Conduct comprehensive safeguarding onboarding and training for staff, contractors, and partner organizations. Ensure gender-transformative indicators and safe space mechanisms are embedded in all project lifecycles. Lead incident triage in strict accordance with the 24-hour / 48-hour mandatory escalation timeline.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Degree in Social Work, Human Rights, International Law, Gender Studies, or Development Studies. 5+ years managing safeguarding, protection, or PSEAH systems in complex rural contexts. Demonstrated confidentiality, emotional intelligence, and crisis management expertise.

Core Competencies

Systems Thinking: Ability to identify underlying market failures rather than addressing superficial symptoms. Collaborative Leadership: Demonstrated success mentoring multidisciplinary field teams and local enterprise partners. Data-Driven Adaptation: Skillful application of Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) findings for agile pivot decisions.

Safeguarding & Ethical Standards GIDA is dedicated to preserving a zero-tolerance environment regarding sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH), child protection, and financial fraud. All appointed personnel undergo exhaustive background checks, criminal vetting, and reference verification, and must strictly abide by the GIDA Code of Conduct and Anti-Extractive Development Mandate. Ready to Apply? Submit your CV, a comprehensive cover letter detailing relevant market systems achievements, and contact details for three professional referees. Send Application Email Back to All Vacancies Position Summary Reference Code GIDA-VAC-2026-03 Department Safeguarding & Governance Location Kano / Hybrid Employment Type Contract

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Closing Date 10 November 2026 Reports To Executive Director Apply Now Equal Opportunity Employer GIDA actively encourages applications from qualified female professionals, young development leaders, and candidates with disabilities. Direct Recruitment Inquiries To careers@gida-action.org <