CIYOTA, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is implementing the Youth Inclusion, Education, Livelihoods and Development (YIELD) Program, which expands opportunities for young people through education, skills development, economic empowerment, and pathways to dignified work. Under the YIELD Program, we invite applications from eligible young graduates for a one-year Employability Associate Program that provides practical workplace exposure, professional mentorship, employability skills, and hands-on experience with credible partner organizations in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

What the Program Offers

Successful Associates will have the opportunity to:

• Gain one year of practical workplace experience within a credible partner organization.
• Develop professional and technical skills relevant to their area of specialization.
• Participate in employability grooming, mentorship, coaching, and professional development activities.
• Gain exposure to workplace systems, processes, ethics, and professional standards.
• Build professional networks and relationships.
• Receive a monthly upkeep stipend during the program, subject to applicable program terms and conditions.
• Strengthen their CV and readiness for future employment opportunities.
• Potentially transition into employment or continued engagement with the host organization, subject to performance, available opportunities, and the host organization’s recruitment requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Organization: CIYOTA

Duty Station: Uganda

Employment Type: Contract – 1 year

Reports to: Program Manager

Position Summary:

The Gender, Disability and Inclusion Associate supports the organization to ensure that its programmes, services, and workplace are accessible, gender-responsive, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, including refugee and host community youth. The role is designed for a recent graduate and provides structured learning under close supervision.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Gender and Disability Inclusion in Programmes

• Support the integration of gender and disability inclusion across the project cycle, from design and implementation to monitoring and evaluation.
• Help identify physical, communication, attitudinal, and institutional barriers that affect persons with disabilities, and gender-based barriers that affect women, girls, and other at-risk groups.
• Promote reasonable accommodation and accessible, safe learning and programme environments.
• Support the review of policies, tools, and procedures to ensure they are gender-responsive and disability-inclusive.

2. Technical and Programme Support

• Support programme teams on inclusive education, youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, leadership, protection, and MHPSS activities.
• Assist in collecting, analyzing, and safely managing disability- and gender-disaggregated data, in line with confidentiality and data protection standards.
• Help develop and use accessible and inclusive training and awareness materials (e.g. simple language, large print, visual formats).

3. Capacity Building and Awareness

• Support staff, partners, and community stakeholders to strengthen their understanding of gender equality, disability inclusion, and disability rights.
• Help plan and facilitate awareness and sensitization sessions that promote positive attitudes towards persons with disabilities and challenge harmful gender norms.
• Coordinate logistics, participant communication, and attendance records for inclusion-related trainings.

4. Partnerships and Advocacy

• Support collaboration with Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), government institutions, UN agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in relevant coordination meetings, forums, and networks on gender and disability inclusion, and share updates with the team.
• Support advocacy for inclusive services and opportunities for young persons with disabilities and for women and girls.

5. Protection and Accountability

• Support the accessibility of safeguarding, complaints, and feedback mechanisms for persons with disabilities.
• Assist protection teams in identifying and mitigating disability-related risks, including exploitation and gender-based violence.
• Promote inclusive protection and response mechanisms, and support safe and confidential referral of cases to appropriate service providers.

6. Monitoring, Documentation and Reporting

• Support the development and tracking of gender and disability inclusion indicators.
• Document inclusion activities, good practices, and success stories, with informed consent and respect for dignity.
• Contribute to the preparation of quality narrative and programme reports.
• Maintain organized records, trackers, and databases for inclusion activities.

7. General Duties

• Handle all sensitive and personal information with strict confidentiality.
• Adhere to the organization’s safeguarding, PSEA, and code of conduct policies.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Aged 18–35 years.
• Graduated within the last three (3) years at the time of application.
• Hold a minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Work and Social Administration, Social Sciences, Education, Psychology, Disability Studies, Development Studies, Special Needs/Inclusion, Human Rights, and other related courses from a recognized institution.
• Currently unemployed and available for full-time engagement throughout the one-year program.
• Be a resident within the country/city where the placement will take place (Uganda).
• Demonstrate willingness to learn, work collaboratively, and develop professionally.
• Demonstrate good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Be available and committed to completing the full one-year Associate Program.

The program is committed to promoting inclusive opportunities for young people.

Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (RDPs) and persons with disabilities (PWDs) are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are looking for a young person who is:

Committed, Ethical, Adaptable, Eager to Learn, Professional, Inclusive, Team-Oriented, and Results-Focused.

The Successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate professionalism, integrity, respect for diversity, willingness to learn, and commitment to the responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

• Support the integration of gender and disability inclusion across the project cycle, from design and implementation to monitoring and evaluation.
• Help identify physical, communication, attitudinal, and institutional barriers that affect persons with disabilities, and gender-based barriers that affect women, girls, and other at-risk groups.
• Support programme teams on inclusive education, youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, leadership, protection, and MHPSS activities.
• Support staff, partners, and community stakeholders to strengthen their understanding of gender equality, disability inclusion, and disability rights.
• Support collaboration with Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), government institutions, UN agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders.
• Support the accessibility of safeguarding, complaints, and feedback mechanisms for persons with disabilities.
• Support the development and tracking of gender and disability inclusion indicators, document inclusion activities, and contribute to programme reports.

• Good communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Respect for diversity
• Adaptability
• Team-oriented approach

• Aged 18–35 years.
• Graduated within the last three (3) years at the time of application.
• Hold a minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Work and Social Administration, Social Sciences, Education, Psychology, Disability Studies, Development Studies, Special Needs/Inclusion, Human Rights, and other related courses from a recognized institution.
• Currently unemployed and available for full-time engagement throughout the one-year program.
• Be a resident within the country/city where the placement will take place (Uganda).
• Be available and committed to completing the full one-year Associate Program.