Project Officer - Male Engagement

Established in 2002 in Kilifi, Moving The Goalposts is a sport-for-development organization that uses football to empower girls in rural and urban areas of the coast region. MTG envisions a more inclusive, just, and peaceful world where the human rights of girls and women are realized and protected. Using a rights-based approach, the organization focuses on sexual and reproductive health, rights, and choice. Over 9,000 girls aged 9–25 participate in leagues across Kilifi, Mombasa, Kwale, and Tana River counties.
Project Officer – Male Engagement

• To design and implement gender-transformative male engagement strategies that address root causes of gender-based violence, promote sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and strengthen the role of boys and men as accountable partners in advancing gender equality and women’s rights.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Integrate male engagement approaches into MTG’s football leagues, community forums, and safe spaces

SRHR Education & Behavior Change

• Develop and deliver male-focused SRHR sessions (consent, healthy relationships, contraception, shared responsibility)
• Promote understanding of men’s roles in advancing SRHR rights and choices for all
• Address stigma and barriers limiting male participation in SRHR

GBV Prevention & Safeguarding

• Lead community-based GBV prevention initiatives targeting men and boys
• Promote accountability, non-violence, and respectful relationships
• Strengthen safeguarding awareness among male participants, coaches, and community influencers

Male Champions & Community Engagement

• Identify, train, and mentor male champions (coaches, fathers, youth leaders, local influencers)
• Facilitate peer-to-peer engagement targeting men in their social spaces
• Support community dialogue platforms that promote shared responsibility in gender equality

Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent MTG in local and national forums on male engagement, SRHR, and GBV
• Build partnerships with community leaders, government actors, and peer organization’s
• Strengthen linkages between male engagement initiatives and existing SRHR/GBV structures

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Male participation in SRHR decision-making o.Reduction in harmful practices and GBV risk factors
• Document case studies, lessons learned, and impact stories

Reporting

• Prepare timely and high-quality weekly, monthly, and donor reports
• Contribute to programme strategy through evidence-based insights
• Support development of communication materials showcasing impact

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Level of education. Degree in Social Sciences/Project Management/ Development Studies /Gender Studies.

Key Competencies

• 2 years’ experience in a similar position/sector
• Strong understanding of gender-transformative approaches and feminist principles
• Proven experience in community engagement and behaviour change programming
• Facilitation skills with diverse groups (youth, men, community leaders)
• Knowledge of SRHR, GBV prevention, and safeguarding frameworks
• Ability to influence attitudes and challenge social norms respectfully
• Strong documentation, reporting, and partnership-building skills

How to Apply

• Applications, along with a detailed CV, should be submitted to Moving The Goalposts no later than 5th July 2026. Please address your application to the Human Resource & Admin Manager at humanresource@mtgk.org. Ensure that the subject line clearly indicates the position you are applying for. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be on a rolling basis