Inclusion and Safeguarding Liaison Officer Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program – Makerere University

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
1. Co-ordinate activities of awareness creation/enhancement among students, staff, and partners of their roles and responsibilities in relation to diversity, equity, and Safeguarding
2. Develop and implement strategies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the University
3. Co-ordinate the implementation of the Makerere University Safeguarding Policy and the Makerere University Policy for Persons with Disabilities
4. Establish monitoring mechanisms to track the effectiveness of Inclusion and Safeguarding initiatives
5. Co-ordinate Regular Safeguarding Risk Mapping and situation analysis for Makerere University
6. Develop and operationalize the annual workplans for the Disability Support Unit
7. Co-ordinate periodic capacity building for Safeguarding Champions
8. Manage the MakSafeSpace e-reporting system and connect with Departments/Units mandated to address different safeguarding concerns
9. Spearhead monitoring the implementation and review of the Makerere University Safeguarding policy.
10. Establish and update an incidence register and prepare incident reports for University Management to consider
11. Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to ensure alignment of Inclusion and Safeguarding efforts with Makerere University goals
12. Monitor, identify and report any safeguarding concerns that may arise during the Program implementation

Requirements: Qualification, Skills and Experience
1. A Master’s degree in any of the Humanities from a recognized University
2. A Bachelor’s degree in the field of Humanities form a recognized University
3. A Postgraduate qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation or Project Planning and Management
4. A Postgraduate qualification (certificate/Diploma) in inclusive education/programming and/or safeguarding is an added advantage
5. Knowledge in monitoring and evaluation of inclusion and safeguarding concerns in programme work in an educational institution is an added advantage
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suites and other digital tools.
7. Excellent analytic, communication, interpersonal, writing, collaboration, problem-solving, planning/organizing, and facilitation skills
8. At least 5 years’ experience in advancing gender, equality, social protection, and advocacy for young people and the most vulnerable in society.