Programme Manager, Gender and Sexuality at The Refugee Law Project (RLP) Uganda

The Programme Manager, Gender and Sexuality (G&S) will provide strategic leadership and oversight to Refugee Law Project’s (RLP) initiatives addressing the complex intersections of gender and sexuality in conflict and post-conflict settings, leveraging current and emerging thinking, policy, and practice to inform the program’s strategic direction. He or she will lead RLP’s work on gender equality, men’s engagement on gender equality and transforming masculinities, gender-based violence prevention and response, sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR), sexuality education, and gender mainstreaming across sectoral work that encompasses both men and women. Through active engagement in debates and contributions to the field level and sector as a whole, the Programme Manager will drive initiatives that advance RLP’s mission and goals, overseeing daily program activities, ensuring quality delivery, and fostering partnerships to further develop the discourse on gender and sexuality in conflict and post-conflict settings.

Key Performance Area

KPA 1: Programme / Project Management and Accountability 20%

Provide strategic leadership and oversight to the Gender and Sexuality program, ensuring effective management and delivery of portfolio projects in line with annual milestones and targets, with a focus on gender equality, men’s engagement on gender equality and transforming masculinities, gender-based violence prevention and response, sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR), sexuality education, and gender mainstreaming across sectoral work that encompasses both men and women.

KPA 2: Technical Expertise on Gender and Sexuality 25%

Provide technical guidance and oversight to ensure that RLP’s programs are gender-sensitive and responsive to the needs of diverse populations, including survivors of sexual violence.

KPA 3: Integrate Survivor-Centered Programming into Gender and Sexuality 15%

Overseeing referrals to specialized services, including hospitals, courts, police stations, and partner organizations, to ensure that survivors access the support they need.

KPA 4: Advancing Knowledge and Capacity through Research, Advocacy, and Documentation 15%

Supporting and/or being part of the research team, to enable the conduct of rigorous research and analysis on gender and sexuality-related issues among refugees and forced migrants, generating evidence on gender and sexuality issues to inform programming, evidence-based policy engagements and advocacy efforts.

Academic Qualifications:

• The position hold will be required to have at least a Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Gender Studies, Sexuality Studies, Public Health, Social Work and Psychology

Experience:

• At least 5-7 years of experience in managing programs related to gender and sexuality, including experience in gender-based violence prevention and response, sexual and reproductive health rights, and sexuality education.
• Experience working with refugees, internally displaced persons, and other marginalized populations.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing effective programs that promote gender equality and address the needs of survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.
• Experience in managing teams, providing technical guidance and support, and building partnerships with stakeholders.

Person Specification:

• Strong understanding of gender and sexuality issues, including the intersections of gender, sexuality, and conflict.
• Excellent leadership and management skills, with experience in managing teams and programs.
• Strong technical expertise in gender-based violence prevention and response, sexual and reproductive health rights, and sexuality education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to think critically and creatively.
• Commitment to promoting gender equality and addressing the needs of marginalized populations.

Key Skills:

• Program management and leadership
• Technical expertise in gender and sexuality issues
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Experience working with refugees and other marginalized populations
• Strong understanding of gender and sexuality issues, including the intersections of gender, sexuality, and conflict.

Language Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

– Knowledge of other languages spoken in the refugee-host locations of Uganda will be an advantage.

 

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