Gender Inclusion Specialist

Babban Gona Farmer Services Nigeria Limited

Job Location:

Lagos - Nigeria

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Why you matter:

At Babban Gona inclusion is at the heart of how we create lasting impact. Every policy shaped every barrier removed and every opportunity expanded reflects our commitment to building an agricultural ecosystem where everyone especially women is empowered to thrive.

As our Gender Inclusion Specialist you play a pivotal role in ensuring that equity is not just a value but a lived reality across our programs and operations. You translate global gender inclusion principles into actionable strategies championing initiatives that promote fairness broaden access and strengthen the voices of women within our communities while remaining deeply conscious of safeguarding responsibilities when working with vulnerable groups.

Your work goes beyond frameworks and compliance It shapes attitudes transforms systems and drives meaningful social change. You build trust with stakeholders foster a culture of respect and equal opportunity and ensure that Babban Gona continues to set the standard for gender-responsive inclusive agricultural development.

Why this role matters:

Were growing rapidly and with growth comes the responsibility to ensure that every part of our organization reflects fairness equity and inclusion. To sustain our mission of empowering smallholder farmers and transforming rural economies we must actively close gender gaps dismantle systemic barriers and create opportunities where women can participate fully and thrive.

We cannot afford blind spots in gender dynamics or inconsistencies in how women experience our programs workplaces and communities. We need a gender inclusion professional who is both strategic and practical. The Gender Inclusion Specialist will lead the design implementation and monitoring of gender-responsive systems and initiatives turning inclusion commitments into measurable outcomes that promote equity dignity and opportunity for allwhile ensuring a strong safeguarding lens across interactions with vulnerable groups.

You will:

Assess gender gaps across programs operations and communities providing insights to guide inclusive decision-making.
Develop and implement Babban Gonas gender inclusion strategies frameworks and policies.
Design interventions that expand womens participation leadership and access to resources.
Identify gender-related risks and ensure safeguards that promote safety fairness and well-being.
Build organizational capacity by training teams on gender sensitivity equitable practices and inclusive leadership.

Requirements

Youre not just a gender inclusion professional youre a champion of equity a builder of systems that uplift women and a driver of meaningful measurable change. You thrive in fast-paced mission-driven environments where strategy advocacy and operational execution intersect to create real social impact.

You should have:

A Bachelors or Masters degree in Gender Studies Sociology Social Development Public Policy or a related field.
5 years of hands-on experience in gender inclusion womens empowerment and social development.
Demonstrated ability to design and implement gender inclusion frameworks policies and interventions.
Safeguarding-conscious: Ability to work responsibly with vulnerable persons ensuring their safety and dignity are respected.
Experience working with diverse stakeholders including community groups regulators development partners donors and internal teams to advance gender equity objectives.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate gender-disaggregated data and qualitative insights into actionable strategies and program recommendations.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills to influence educate and build buy-in across teams and leadership.

Youll thrive if you are:

Insight-driven: You identify gender gaps biases and systemic barriers others might not immediately see.
Solution-oriented: You propose realistic context-appropriate interventions that strengthen womens participation and safety.
Collaborative: You partner effectively across teams to embed gender inclusion into daily operations culture and decision-making.
Detail-focused: You ensure accuracy in assessments reports and gender-responsive strategies.
Proactive and strategic: You anticipate risks champion continuous improvement and drive long-term gender equity and social impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Health Insurance
Pension
Performance Bonus
Annual paid vacation
Group Life Insurance

Why you matter:At Babban Gona inclusion is at the heart of how we create lasting impact. Every policy shaped every barrier removed and every opportunity expanded reflects our commitment to building an agricultural ecosystem where everyone especially women is empowered to thrive.As our Gender Inclusi...