Protection/Gender and Inclusion Officer

Job Description

Be the driving force behind inclusive disaster planning in Dominica. This Protection/Gender and Inclusion Officer role at the Dominica Red Cross blends technical acumen, strong interpersonal skills, and strategic insight to develop policies with a gender lens. Ideal for professionals who thrive in cross-cultural settings and want to create measurable, socially just impact across the Eastern Caribbean.

Responsibility

• Implement activities aligned with PGI objectives under PIRAC’s coordination
• Achieve program targets related to gender and inclusion in risk and disaster frameworks
• Collaborate with stakeholders on national and territorial strategies
• Promote gender-sensitive approaches within National Societies and public institutions
• Lead project cycles from planning through evaluation
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and technical training sessions
• Participate in the drafting of inclusive humanitarian policies and response plans

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree in social sciences specialising in gender, protection and/or inclusion or equivalent.
• At least 3 years' experience in the field of gender, protection and/or inclusion.
• Mastering the project cycle and the GRC (Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery) Cycle (Continuum)
• Experience in project implementation
• Experience in knowledge transfer & technical expertise
• Professional experience in an international solidarity organisation, knowledge of the International Red Cross Movement is a plus
• Good advisory and support skills, ability to summarise and plan
• Computer and office skills (Word / Excel / Internet)
• Good interpersonal skills, organisational skills, teaching skills, curiosity, initiative, ability to make suggestions, flexibility
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits and Others

Applications must be addressed to the

Director General,
Dominica Red Cross Society,
Federation Drive,
Goodwill,
Dominica

or email at: directorgeneral@redcross.dm no later than Friday, July 4, 2025.