Job Location:Abia, Abuja, Imo

Job Category:Creatives (Arts, Design, Fashion)

Job Nature:Full-Time

Job Courses:Gender Studies, Social Work

Job Qualifications:Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Gender Studies, Social Work, or related fields

Job Experience Level:Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Experience Length:3 years

Job Pay Range:NGN 200,000 – NGN 300,000

Job Title:Gender & Safeguarding Officer

Job Skills:Gender inclusion, safeguarding, training facilitation, policy development, risk assessment

Job Summary

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

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

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

• Design and implement gender inclusion strategies.
• Embed gender-sensitive approaches into all training and mentorship programs.
• Create resources and tools that promote gender equity.
• Conduct safeguarding risk assessments and apply mitigation measures.
• Organize training and awareness sessions on safeguarding policies.
• Collaborate with local organizations and government agencies.
• Ensure alignment with global best practices for gender and safeguarding.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Gender Studies, Social Work, or related fields.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in gender equality, safeguarding, or inclusion.
• Deep knowledge of gender-sensitive policies and risk management.
• Experience working with marginalized groups (especially women and PWDs).
• Strong ethical values and commitment to participant welfare.

Relocation Note

Preferred candidate: Female. Must reside in Aba or a nearby state, or be willing to relocate. Accommodation will be provided for the first 3 months. Please note that there is 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.