Gender and Safeguarding Officer

ABOUT US

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. This means that we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

 

We are an international confederation of 22 organizations (affiliates) plus the Oxfam International Secretariat, all working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 77 countries. All our work is led by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.

 

Oxfam Novib “Nigeria” is looking for GENDER AND SAFEGUARDING OFFICER

Duty station: “Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria”

 

Type of appointment: “Fixed-term Contract”

Contract duration: “12 months” (With Possibility of renewal depending on budget and performance)

Work schedule: “Full-time” (40 hours per week)

Reports to: “Consortium Project Manager”

Salary & Scale: “Grade Level D1 – Annual Gross Salary (N8,016,695.00)

Start date: “January 1, 2026”

Deadline for applications: “December 12, 2025”

 

CONTEXT

The EU-SUSI project team alongside with the job holder will work collaboratively with government, civil society, women-led groups, private sector actors, and community structures to deliver a transformative livelihoods, food security, and resilience programme in Kebbi State and to ensure that all project interventions are gender-responsive, inclusive, accountable, and aligned with Oxfam’s standards for safeguarding and women’s rights.

 

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

The Gender and Safeguarding Officer will lead the integration of gender justice, protection, and safeguarding principles across all components of the EU-SUSI project in Kebbi State. The role ensures that project interventions are gender-responsive, inclusive, conflict-sensitive, and aligned with Oxfam’s Feminist Principles and Safeguarding Standards.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Programme Support, Gender Analysis & Technical Leadership

• Support in the implementation of the EU-SUSI Gender Action Plan and Safeguarding Work Plan, ensuring alignment with project objectives and Oxfam Nigeria’s Country Strategy.
• Support the collection, analysis, and reporting of Sex, Age, and Disability Disaggregated Data (SADDD) across all MEAL processes.
• Work with local partners and consortium actors to address structural barriers to women’s participation, leadership, protection, and access to resources.
• Support and coordinate Gender Action Learning System (GALS), while supporting women-led advocacy platforms to influence local safety net policies and resource allocation
• Promote and uphold safe, ethical, and survivor-centered approaches in all interventions related to GBV, PSEAH, child protection, and safeguarding.
• Support the design of activities that promote women’s economic empowerment, protection, inclusive governance, peacebuilding, and social norms change.

Safeguarding, Protection & Accountability

• Serve as the EU-SUSI project-level Safeguarding and PSEAH Focal Point in Kebbi State.
• Strengthen community-based safeguarding mechanisms, including safe reporting channels and accessible referral pathways.
• Ensure all staff, adhoc staffs and partners understand and sign Oxfam’s:
• Safeguarding Policy
• Child Safeguarding Standard
• Feminist Principles and Code of Conduct
• Anti-bullying and Anti-harassment standards
• Support the setup and monitoring of Community Accountability Reporting Mechanisms (