Enabel is the Belgian international cooperation agency. Our mission is to work towards a sustainable world where all live under the rule of law and are free to thrive. With its partners Enabel offers solutions addressing pressing global challenges – Climate Change, Urbanisation, Human Mobility, Peace and Security, Economic and Social Inequalities – and promoting Global Citizenship.
We have over 20 years' experience in areas ranging from education and health care to agriculture, environmental protection, digitalisation, employment and peace and security. The Belgian government, European Union institutions, governments of other countries and the private sector rely on our federal agency's global expertise. We work with civil society, research institutes as well as businesses and we foster fruitful interaction between development policy and other areas.
With over 2100 staff, Enabel manages about 170 projects in more than twenty countries, in Belgium, Africa and the Middle East.
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Background
The 2023–2029 Belgium–Mozambique cooperation programme, implemented by Enabel, focuses on addressing climate challenges with a strong emphasis on water, energy, and waste management, as well as supporting energy transition and reducing climate-related losses. Mozambique remains highly vulnerable to recurrent droughts, floods, cyclones, and rising temperatures, which disproportionately affect rural and low-income communities, undermining livelihoods, food security, and energy access.
Within this context, the project aims to strengthen climate resilience and reduce emissions by expanding access to decentralized renewable energy and promoting climate-smart productive uses. It supports the institutional and technical strengthening of the national energy fund (FUNAE), the development of private-sector-led mini-grids, and the deployment of solar-based solutions. By addressing key barriers to rural electrification, the initiative is expected to benefit directly over 66,000 people, of whom 52 percent are women and contribute to sustainable, long-term off-grid energy development in Mozambique.
Job description
- You coordinate the integration of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) principles across all project components, ensuring alignment with Enabel's Gender Action Plan (GAP) and environmental and social safeguards framework.
- You contribute to translating GESI commitments into concrete, measurable actions within project annual planning & budgeting, implementation, and monitoring.
- You are responsible for ensuring that women, youth, and vulnerable groups are meaningfully included and benefit from mini-grid development, PURE investments, and capacity-building activities.
- You ensure that gender-responsive and social inclusion approaches are embedded in institutional strengthening efforts, particularly within FUNAE.
- You support the integration of GESI considerations into project preparation processes, including site selection, community engagement, and tendering.
- You contribute to the design and implementation of inclusive stakeholder engagement and awareness-raising activities.
- You ensure that GESI requirements are incorporated into concession agreements, grant mechanisms, and performance-based financing.
- You support the monitoring of social risks, including exclusion and SEA/SH, and contribute to mitigation measures.
- You collaborate closely with project teams, national partners, and private operators to strengthen their capacity to promote inclusive and gender-responsive energy solutions.
Expected results:
- Effective integration of GESI principles across all project components.
- Strengthened institutional capacity of partners on gender and social inclusion.
- Improved access to and benefits from renewable energy for women and vulnerable groups.
- Enhanced monitoring and documentation of GESI outcomes and impact.
Your profile
Required qualifications
- Master’s degree in social sciences, gender studies, development studies, or a related field.
Required experience
- Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in gender equality, social inclusion, or community development in development programmes.
- Proven experience in integrating GESI into project design and implementation.
- Experience in energy, climate, or infrastructure projects is an asset.
- Experience with donor-funded programmes and safeguards frameworks (e.g. GCF) is an advantage.
Required skills and knowledge
- In-depth knowledge of gender equality, social inclusion, and do-no-harm principles.
- Strong understanding of social safeguards, stakeholder engagement, and inclusive development approaches.
- Ability to translate strategies into practical tools, indicators, and actions.
- Strong facilitation, communication, and capacity-building skills.
- You are result-oriented and proactive, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- You demonstrate cultural sensitivity and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- You are fluent in spoken and written Portuguese and English.
Applicants are also required to commit to the vision, mission and values of Enabel (https://www.enabel.be/content/enabel-vision-mission-values).
We offer you
- A fascinating job in an international environment. You are employed at Enabel in the function of “Gender Equity and Social Inclusion Officer”.
- An open-ended contract. You are based in Maputo.
- A salary package that comprises the monthly gross salary, in accordance with our salary scales (Class 5).
Every person who fulfils the conditions listed in our job advertisements may apply. Enabel is committed to equal opportunities and diversity in its workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability status or any other factor other than competence.
Are you interested?
Apply at the latest by 28/05/2026, here and include your application letter and updated CV.
Only applications submitted via the above link will be considered.
