Safeguarding Officer NGO Job FAWE

Project Management Jobs, FAWE Jobs. Responsible for implementing safeguarding policies, preventing and responding to safeguarding concerns, managing reporting and referral mechanisms, conducting safeguarding risk assessments, supporting investigations, training staff and partners on safeguarding standards, maintaining confidential records, and promoting safe practices across programmes. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Gender Studies, Human Rights, Development Studies, or a related field. The position is based in Nairobi and requires on-site work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Gender and Development studies, Anthropology Social Work,Psychology, or a related field.
• A master’s degree is an added advantage
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct (issued within the last 6 months).
• At least 5 years of experience in safeguarding, child protection, or related roles, with experience in the education or development sector being highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding standards and best practices, including child protection, gender-based violence, and vulnerable adult protection.
• Experience in designing and delivering safeguarding training for diverse audiences
• Ability to identify and assess safeguarding risks, with strong problem-solving skills
•  Knowledge of the National Child Protection laws, Policies, and Frameworks in Kenya and International Safeguarding Standards
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with individuals at all levels
• Strong organizational and report writing skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and representation skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in working with various databases as well as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Good organizational, analytical, and programmatic reporting skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, prioritization, and execution skills and the ability to take accountability for results and achievement of objectives.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, academic and Professional certificates, and three professional references as One PDF document to recruitment@fawe.or.ke