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Gender and Inclusion Officer

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Full TimeAddis Ababa with regional travelmidConsultant

Posted today · Apply by Oct 23, 2026

Key facts

Location

Addis Ababa with regional travel

Employment

Full Time

Experience

mid

Openings

1

Deadline

Oct 23, 2026

About the role

Job Description – Gender and Inclusion Officer Employer: Target Business Consultants Plc (TIFM for GIGS MARKET JOB CREATION) Location: Addis Ababa, with regional travel Terms: Full-time, fixed term to July 2029 Reports to: Gender, Inclusion and Safeguarding Manager Supervises: None JOB SUMMARY • Implements the program’s gender and inclusion commitments to ensure young women make up the majority of participants and that persons with disabilities, refugees, and internally displaced persons (IDPs) can participate fully. • Works with GPMs and delivery teams to identify and remove barriers to participation. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Implement activities under the Young Women Centric Design (YWCD) approach and the disability inclusion action plan. • Support GPMs in adopting inclusive recruitment practices, flexible work arrangements, and accessible platform features. • Review training content, events, and materials for gender sensitivity and accessibility. • Build partnerships with women’s associations, disability organizations, and agencies serving refugees. • Track inclusion data with the MERL team and identify groups that are not being adequately reached. • Support the Youth Advisory Group and ensure representation of young women and excluded groups. • Document inclusion practices and lessons learned.

Highlights

  • Job Description – Gender and Inclusion Officer
  • Employer: Target Business Consultants Plc (TIFM for GIGS MARKET JOB CREATION)
  • Location: Addis Ababa, with regional travel
  • Terms: Full-time, fixed term to July 2029
  • Reports to: Gender, Inclusion and Safeguarding Manager
  • Supervises: None
  • JOB SUMMARY
  • Implements the program’s gender and inclusion commitments to ensure young women make up the majority of participants and that persons with disabilities, refugees, and internally displaced persons (IDPs) can participate fully.
  • Works with GPMs and delivery teams to identify and remove barriers to participation.
  • ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Implement activities under the Young Women Centric Design (YWCD) approach and the disability inclusion action plan.
  • Support GPMs in adopting inclusive recruitment practices, flexible work arrangements, and accessible platform features.
  • Review training content, events, and materials for gender sensitivity and accessibility.
  • Build partnerships with women’s associations, disability organizations, and agencies serving refugees.
  • Track inclusion data with the MERL team and identify groups that are not being adequately reached.
  • Support the Youth Advisory Group and ensure representation of young women and excluded groups.
  • Document inclusion practices and lessons learned.

Required qualifications

  • EDUCATION AND TRAINING
  • Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Development Studies, or a related field.
  • Master’s degree is preferred.
  • EXPERIENCE
  • At least 4 years of experience in gender, disability inclusion, or youth programs.
  • Experience in women’s economic empowerment is preferred.
  • SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
  • Knowledge of gender and inclusion analysis.
  • Understanding of accessibility standards and reasonable accommodation.
  • Skills in partnership building with community organizations.
  • Fluency in English and Amharic.
  • Experience Level: Mid-Level (minimum 4 years of relevant experience).

How to apply

Application Method: Email or Target jobs Apply through Target Jobs by clicking the “Apply” button at the top of the job posting. Apply through Email: hr@targetethiopia.com