Project Coordinator, Gender, Inclusion & Safeguarding

About the roleIn alignment with this mission, GAIN is leading a multi-stakeholder consortium to implement an initiative aiming to creating dignified and fulfilling work for Nigerian youth under 35 across agrifood value chains. The programme specifically aims to reach and benefit young women, persons with disabilities and internally displaced persons.The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking to recruit a Project Coordinator, Gender, Inclusion and Safeguarding to integrate inclusion and safeguarding into all steps of the programme (project design, implementation and monitoring), across all value chain components. The coordinator will provide technical support to the project team ensuring that the programme reaches vulnerable groups; they will ensure a gender-lens is applied and gender considerations are integrated into activities as appropriate and based on current programmatic evidence.This role will be offered on a two (2) year fixed term contract, subject to securing the award and availability of funding. This position will be based in Abuja, Nigeria.Key Responsibilities include.* Coordinate the integration of gender equality, social inclusion, and safeguarding principles across all the programme components and workstreams. * Develop and implement gender action plans, safeguarding frameworks, and inclusion strategies aligned with GAIN and donor policies. * Conduct gender and inclusion analyses to identify barriers affecting women, PWDs, and IDPs in agrifood value chains. translating findings into practical programme adjustments * Ensure activities, budgets, and indicators are gender-responsive and inclusive. * Support the development and roll-out of tools for gender-sensitive data collection, safeguarding, risk assessment, and reporting. * Provide technical input during design of training materials, capacity-building sessions, and community outreach initiatives to promote inclusion and safety. * Coordinate case management and referral mechanisms for protection and safeguarding incidents in compliance with organizational protocols, ensuring confidentiality, sensitivity, and survivor-centred practice. * Coordinate and deliver training for project staff in Nigeria, implementing partners, and cooperatives on gender equality, inclusion, and safeguarding principles; contribute to relevant training for other GAIN staff as needed. Conduct routine audits and spot checks to assess compliance with safeguarding standards and gender integration benchmarks, escalating trends, risks or gaps through the programme governance structure and to the Global Employee Relations & Safeguarding Lead where appropriate. * Represent the programme in gender and safeguarding coordination forums, networks, and donor meetings.About youThe ideal candidate should possess strong technical expertise in designing and operationalising gender, inclusion, and safeguarding frameworks; conducting gender and protection analyses; integrating inclusive approaches into programme design, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting; and managing safeguarding incidents using survivor-centred, confidential practices.You should have experience working with youth, women, persons with disabilities, internally displaced persons, or other marginalised groups—ideally within agrifood systems or livelihoods programming—and be familiar with donor-funded project compliance and reporting requirements.Strong facilitation, analytical, communication, and partnership-building skills are essential, along with high emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity, and a firm commitment to ethical conduct and accountability. The position holder should be able to strengthen partner capacity and ensure compliance.About our offerThe starting gross salary on offer for this role is from NGN 14,550,552 gross per annum, depending on experience. A higher increment maybe provided for exceptional candidates.In addition, GAIN offers a total of 37 days holiday per year (including annual leave, public holidays and additional office closure days), an attractive pension scheme and competitive insurance cover including health, travel and life assurance. We are committed to the health of our staff, especially in these challenging times, and have developed a programme of wellbeing that includes flexible and hybrid working, additional leave allowances, wellbeing days, mindfulness coaching and access to independent and confidential counselling.GAIN also has a strong commitment to professional development. We will support you to grow in your career through both formal and informal training, and are committed to providing opportunities through internal recruitment, secondments, and promotion. All of this is delivered in a supportive and collaborative environment.Our working culture and environmentWe provide a flexible working environment that includes a combination of home and office working opportunities through our global hybrid working policy. This encourages our staff to have a healthy work-life balance and increases staff motivation, enriches employee wellbeing, and improves performance and productivity.All of our positions are based in one or more of GAIN’s designated offices as stated on our job advertisements. Successful candidates will be based in one of GAIN’s country offices and must have the existing right to live and work within a reasonably commutable distance of the relevant city / cities in which the role is advertised. Please note, that GAIN does not sponsor working visas and relocations.GAIN reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment for candidates who are considered to ineligible under the above conditions during or after the recruitment process.Applicants must have the right to work and be currently based in the advertised country location, to be eligible to apply for this position.This advert closes on 2nd March 2026. Early applications are encouraged. GAIN reserves the right to close this advert early should we receive suitable candidates ahead of the closing date.The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition is committed to equality of opportunity and creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued. We are keen to reflect the diversity of our society at every level within our organisation and therefore welcome applications from talented and committed people from all backgrounds, representing the diverse societies we operate in.Job Description-Project Coordinator, Gender, Inclusion & SafeguardingOur core valuesGAIN is committed to equality of opportunity and to eliminating discrimination. All staff are expected to follow GAIN ValuesOur commitment to safeguardingGAIN is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment where all staff, volunteers, and job applicants are treated with dignity and respect. We are also committed to safeguarding the communities we work with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, exploitation and abuse of power or trust.Safeguarding is integral to our recruitment practices, and we have robust procedures in place to prevent any form of harm, abuse, or discrimination. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, all successful candidates will undergo thorough background checks and vetting procedures, which can include references, criminal records and terrorist finance checks where applicable, in accordance with ourSafeguarding Policy.We provide comprehensive training and support to our staff and volunteers and associates to raise awareness of safeguarding issues and ensure they are equipped to recognise and respond to concerns effectively.By applying for a position with GAIN, you agree to uphold our safeguarding principles and contribute to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all individuals.HOW TO APPLYApply Here: CAREERS @ GAIN