Makerere University Inclusion and Safeguarding Liaison Officer Jobs in Uganda

Makerere University Inclusion and Safeguarding Liaison Officer Jobs in Uganda

Position Summary

The Inclusion and Safeguarding Liaison Officer shall lead in advancing Inclusion and Safeguarding at the University, and support with Program-related activities and coordinating with Program Partners focusing on Inclusion and Safeguarding.

Duties and Responsibilities

Co-ordinate activities of awareness creation/enhancement among students, staff, and partners of their roles and responsibilities in relation to diversity, equity, and Safeguarding

Develop and implement strategies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the University

Co-ordinate the implementation of the Makerere University Safeguarding Policy and the Makerere University Policy for Persons with Disabilities

Establish monitoring mechanisms to track the effectiveness of Inclusion and Safeguarding initiatives

Co-ordinate Regular Safeguarding Risk Mapping and situation analysis for Makerere University

Develop and operationalize the annual workplans for the Disability Support Unit

Co-ordinate periodic capacity building for Safeguarding Champions

Manage the MakSafeSpace e-reporting system and connect with Departments/Units mandated to address different safeguarding concerns

Spearhead monitoring the implementation and review of the Makerere University Safeguarding policy.

Establish and update an incidence register and prepare incident reports for University Management to consider

Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to ensure alignment of Inclusion and Safeguarding efforts with Makerere University goals

Monitor, identify and report any safeguarding concerns that may arise during the Program

implementation

Requirements: Qualification, Skills and Experience

A Master’s degree in any of the Humanities from a recognized University

A Bachelor’s degree in the field of Humanities form a recognized University

A Postgraduate qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation or Project Planning and Management

A Postgraduate qualification (certificate/Diploma) in inclusive education/programming and/or safeguarding is an added advantage

Knowledge in monitoring and evaluation of inclusion and safeguarding concerns in programme work in an educational institution is an added advantage

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suites and other digital tools.

Excellent analytic, communication, interpersonal, writing, collaboration, problem-solving, planning/organizing, and facilitation skills

At least 5 years’ experience in advancing gender, equality, social protection, and advocacy for young people and the most vulnerable in society.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Makerere University Inclusion and Safeguarding Liaison Officer Jobs in Uganda

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