Menstrual Health Educator
2025-06-20T04:30:32+00:00
Days for Girls International (DfG)
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https://www.daysforgirls.org/uganda/
FULL_TIME
Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Nonprofit, and NGO
Healthcare
2025-06-22T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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Menstrual Health Educator at Days for Girls International (DfG)
Days for Girls International
Days for Girls International (DfG) is an award-winning non-profit that has reached more than 3.5 million women and girls in 145 countries on six continents with quality, sustainable menstrual care solutions, and health education. We operate a hybrid model of entrepreneurship and volunteerism, increasing access to menstrual care and education by developing global partnerships, cultivating social enterprises, mobilizing volunteers, and developing innovative solutions that shatter stigmas and limitations for women and girls around the globe.
Our core values guide everything we do, including hiring decisions. They are:
- Wisdom: honors those who we serve and with whom we serve
- Gratitude: integrates into all areas of our operations
- Collaboration: prioritizes responsiveness and flexibility
- Seeks to learn: through an entrepreneurial spirit of innovation and creativity
DfG is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Women, BIPOC, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Uganda Country Manager, Days for Girls Menstrual Health Educator is responsible for ensuring the smooth and accurate delivery of Days for Girls’ Menstrual Health Curriculum, supporting the Uganda Program Manager to implement high-quality programming with a focus on DfG Menstrual Health Education (Ambassador of Women’s Health Education (AWH) and Men Who Know (MWK)) and the distribution of DfG washable kits in Uganda. Days for Girls Educator will also provide support where needed to other aspects of DfGU efforts, including administration and advocacy. In all areas, Days for Girls Menstrual Health Educator will work to protect the quality and consistency of DfG’s Menstrual Health Education Program and DfG’s commitment to advancing locally led menstrual equity.
Description of Responsibilities:
Programs
Grant & Project Implementation
Responsible for smooth implementation of Menstrual Health projects in Uganda
- Conduct AWH and MWK training sessions during single distributions and project-based distributions in Uganda
- Conducting community engagement and stakeholder engagement
- Serve as a linkage between the DfGU Program Office and the assigned community and Social enterprises within.
- Responsible for supporting data collection and activity reporting.
- Responsible for narrative, financial (expense) and pictorial reporting of distribution activity.
- Responsible for Kit quality checking and generating local kit sales opportunities
- Act as a linkage between supply chain hub and local community for kit orders and kit sales.
- Promote and maintain a spirit of equity, respect, transparency, and appreciation with colleagues, partners, and beneficiaries.
- Identify potential risks and implementation challenges and proactively seek solutions in collaboration with DfG Uganda staff and partners.
- Work closely with the Uganda Program Manager to ensure reliable data and impact reporting on projects according to the donor needs and problem solving to ensure all deliverables are met.
- Responsible for supporting the execution of project deliverables, coordination of project planning, budgeting, and monitoring processes.
Admin
- Meet with the Uganda Program Manager weekly during ongoing engagements.
- Attend country team meetings.
- Participate in the DfGU bimonthly staff meeting
- Contribute content to all DfGU reports and the monthly Uganda newsletter in a timely manner.
Qualifications
- A minimum of a diploma or A bachelor's degree in Community Development, Health Sciences, Social Work, Social Sciences, Public Health, Social and Behavioral Change, or any related field to SRHR, women and Gender studies.
- Must successfully pass the DfG Education and Program Training.
- Proficiency with operating a variety of office equipment and computer hardware/software applications, most especially Google Suite products. Salesforce experience is a plus.
- Written and oral fluency in English and 2 or more local languages of the assigned area are required.
- Ability to travel up to 70% of the time within Uganda.
- Must possess a Police Background Check Report.
Experience & Personal Characteristics:
- Candidates must possess strong communication and report-writing skills.
- Strong project management and collaboration skills.
- Must be results-driven and possess community entry and basic stakeholder engagement skills.
- Must-have presence on social media. Flexibility to travel within Uganda to work.
- Must possess basic photography skills.
- Strong ability to be self-motivated, take initiative, flexible and adaptable.
- Love collaboration as well as independence and can work well with team members from different cultures.
- Detail-oriented and conscientious in carrying out responsibilities accurately to completion.
- Demonstrated commitment to community-created and led development solutions, elevating the voices and perspectives of local leaders.
- Demonstrated passion for menstrual equity will have added value.
- Experience and interest in sales and marketing will be an added value.
Compensation
This position will be compensated according to current core and milestone rates.
Contract Duration
This position has an open time frame with a specified probation period of 6 months.
Work Authorization
This position is for only Ugandans.
Note:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Preferred Languages
Luo, Luganda, Lusoga, Kiswahili, Rukiga and Runyankore. Note: ability to speak two or more of these languages is added advantage.
Grant & Project Implementation Responsible for smooth implementation of Menstrual Health projects in Uganda Conduct AWH and MWK training sessions during single distributions and project-based distributions in Uganda Conducting community engagement and stakeholder engagement Serve as a linkage between the DfGU Program Office and the assigned community and Social enterprises within. Responsible for supporting data collection and activity reporting. Responsible for narrative, financial (expense) and pictorial reporting of distribution activity. Responsible for Kit quality checking and generating local kit sales opportunities Act as a linkage between supply chain hub and local community for kit orders and kit sales. Promote and maintain a spirit of equity, respect, transparency, and appreciation with colleagues, partners, and beneficiaries. Identify potential risks and implementation challenges and proactively seek solutions in collaboration with DfG Uganda staff and partners. Work closely with the Uganda Program Manager to ensure reliable data and impact reporting on projects according to the donor needs and problem solving to ensure all deliverables are met. Responsible for supporting the execution of project deliverables, coordination of project planning, budgeting, and monitoring processes. Admin Meet with the Uganda Program Manager weekly during ongoing engagements. Attend country team meetings. Participate in the DfGU bimonthly staff meeting Contribute content to all DfGU reports and the monthly Uganda newsletter in a timely manner.
A minimum of a diploma or A bachelor's degree in Community Development, Health Sciences, Social Work, Social Sciences, Public Health, Social and Behavioral Change, or any related field to SRHR, women and Gender studies. Must successfully pass the DfG Education and Program Training. Proficiency with operating a variety of office equipment and computer hardware/software applications, most especially Google Suite products. Salesforce experience is a plus. Written and oral fluency in English and 2 or more local languages of the assigned area are required. Ability to travel up to 70% of the time within Uganda. Must possess a Police Background Check Report. Experience & Personal Characteristics: Candidates must possess strong communication and report-writing skills. Strong project management and collaboration skills. Must be results-driven and possess community entry and basic stakeholder engagement skills. Must-have presence on social media. Flexibility to travel within Uganda to work. Must possess basic photography skills. Strong ability to be self-motivated, take initiative, flexible and adaptable. Love collaboration as well as independence and can work well with team members from different cultures. Detail-oriented and conscientious in carrying out responsibilities accurately to completion. Demonstrated commitment to community-created and led development solutions, elevating the voices and perspectives of local leaders. Demonstrated passion for menstrual equity will have added value. Experience and interest in sales and marketing will be an added value.
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Menstrual Health Educator
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Healthcare]
Jobs at:
Days for Girls International (DfG)
Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, June 22 2025
Duty Station:
Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 20 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Menstrual Health Educator at Days for Girls International (DfG)
Days for Girls International
Days for Girls International (DfG) is an award-winning non-profit that has reached more than 3.5 million women and girls in 145 countries on six continents with quality, sustainable menstrual care solutions, and health education. We operate a hybrid model of entrepreneurship and volunteerism, increasing access to menstrual care and education by developing global partnerships, cultivating social enterprises, mobilizing volunteers, and developing innovative solutions that shatter stigmas and limitations for women and girls around the globe.
Our core values guide everything we do, including hiring decisions. They are:
- Wisdom: honors those who we serve and with whom we serve
- Gratitude: integrates into all areas of our operations
- Collaboration: prioritizes responsiveness and flexibility
- Seeks to learn: through an entrepreneurial spirit of innovation and creativity
DfG is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Women, BIPOC, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Uganda Country Manager, Days for Girls Menstrual Health Educator is responsible for ensuring the smooth and accurate delivery of Days for Girls’ Menstrual Health Curriculum, supporting the Uganda Program Manager to implement high-quality programming with a focus on DfG Menstrual Health Education (Ambassador of Women’s Health Education (AWH) and Men Who Know (MWK)) and the distribution of DfG washable kits in Uganda. Days for Girls Educator will also provide support where needed to other aspects of DfGU efforts, including administration and advocacy. In all areas, Days for Girls Menstrual Health Educator will work to protect the quality and consistency of DfG’s Menstrual Health Education Program and DfG’s commitment to advancing locally led menstrual equity.
Description of Responsibilities:
Programs
Grant & Project Implementation
Responsible for smooth implementation of Menstrual Health projects in Uganda
- Conduct AWH and MWK training sessions during single distributions and project-based distributions in Uganda
- Conducting community engagement and stakeholder engagement
- Serve as a linkage between the DfGU Program Office and the assigned community and Social enterprises within.
- Responsible for supporting data collection and activity reporting.
- Responsible for narrative, financial (expense) and pictorial reporting of distribution activity.
- Responsible for Kit quality checking and generating local kit sales opportunities
- Act as a linkage between supply chain hub and local community for kit orders and kit sales.
- Promote and maintain a spirit of equity, respect, transparency, and appreciation with colleagues, partners, and beneficiaries.
- Identify potential risks and implementation challenges and proactively seek solutions in collaboration with DfG Uganda staff and partners.
- Work closely with the Uganda Program Manager to ensure reliable data and impact reporting on projects according to the donor needs and problem solving to ensure all deliverables are met.
- Responsible for supporting the execution of project deliverables, coordination of project planning, budgeting, and monitoring processes.
Admin
- Meet with the Uganda Program Manager weekly during ongoing engagements.
- Attend country team meetings.
- Participate in the DfGU bimonthly staff meeting
- Contribute content to all DfGU reports and the monthly Uganda newsletter in a timely manner.
Qualifications
- A minimum of a diploma or A bachelor's degree in Community Development, Health Sciences, Social Work, Social Sciences, Public Health, Social and Behavioral Change, or any related field to SRHR, women and Gender studies.
- Must successfully pass the DfG Education and Program Training.
- Proficiency with operating a variety of office equipment and computer hardware/software applications, most especially Google Suite products. Salesforce experience is a plus.
- Written and oral fluency in English and 2 or more local languages of the assigned area are required.
- Ability to travel up to 70% of the time within Uganda.
- Must possess a Police Background Check Report.
Experience & Personal Characteristics:
- Candidates must possess strong communication and report-writing skills.
- Strong project management and collaboration skills.
- Must be results-driven and possess community entry and basic stakeholder engagement skills.
- Must-have presence on social media. Flexibility to travel within Uganda to work.
- Must possess basic photography skills.
- Strong ability to be self-motivated, take initiative, flexible and adaptable.
- Love collaboration as well as independence and can work well with team members from different cultures.
- Detail-oriented and conscientious in carrying out responsibilities accurately to completion.
- Demonstrated commitment to community-created and led development solutions, elevating the voices and perspectives of local leaders.
- Demonstrated passion for menstrual equity will have added value.
- Experience and interest in sales and marketing will be an added value.
Compensation
This position will be compensated according to current core and milestone rates.
Contract Duration
This position has an open time frame with a specified probation period of 6 months.
Work Authorization
This position is for only Ugandans.
Note:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Preferred Languages
Luo, Luganda, Lusoga, Kiswahili, Rukiga and Runyankore. Note: ability to speak two or more of these languages is added advantage.
Work Hours: 8
Experience: No Requirements
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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