MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the implementation of the 06 Safeguarding and sub-set of policies by training the country leads of programmes/departments, leads and build up a pool of trainers to ensure 100% staff, partners, volunteers, consultants and service providers receive training and refreshers on the safeguarding policies.
• Ensure the country management and programme leads champion safeguarding;
• Act as the primary reporting avenue for safeguarding related concerns/violations and be the key resource for survivors, ensuring their safety, security and providing survivor support services in line with a survivor-centered approach;
• Conduct safeguarding risk assessment and integrate safeguarding measures in programmes; and operations with support from the Regional and Head Office Safeguarding units;
• Lead case management of safeguarding violations ensuring that BRAC Tanzania Finance LTD meets its donor obligations to report safeguarding violations without delay;
• Develop capacity of staff to conduct sensitive investigations and produce high quality investigation reports, maintaining confidential investigation case files;
• Ensure organizational reporting and response mechanisms are functional, practical and community-friendly;
• Lead the process of identifying, mapping and regularly updating local support services available to survivors across the country in all the regions where programmes operate.
• Maintain the online safeguarding case management system, reviewing incidents submitted and ensure timely follow-up actions;
• Lead the annual safeguarding budgeting process for BRAC Tanzania Finance LTD, monitoring expenditure and follow up actions with support from the Regional and Head Office Safeguarding units;
• Prepare quarterly reports of reported cases for reporting to BI management;
• Review monitoring and audit review findings and address gap areas;
• Create impactful presentations for senior management on reported cases and trend analysis;
• Participate in program design meetings and kick-off workshops to facilitate inclusion of risks, planning and strategy with regard to safeguarding;
• Represent BRAC Tanzania Finance LTD at external meetings (i.e., Safeguarding cluster/network groups)
• Supervise the officers/interns who will be working in the Safeguarding unit, providing them effective supervision and mentoring so that they have a positive learning experience

 REQUIRED SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent conceptual and analytical skills with regards to safeguarding
• Experience of implementing safeguarding policies and practices
• Ability to build trust among stakeholders to report safeguarding violations
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and sensitivity
• Knowledge of international standards of safeguarding and ability to implement best practices
• Experience of conducting complex and sensitive safeguarding investigations and preparing investigation reports and guiding other teams to do so
• Ability to work strategically and practically with multiple stakeholders
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Experience of designing and delivering training and capable of delivering messages appropriately to a variety of audiences
• Clear communication and public speaking skills
• Capable of working both individually and as part of a team
• Excellent relationship management skills and ability to communicate in all forms (written, verbal, negotiation, presentation skills)
• Ability to prioritize and deal with competing demands to deliver results
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Sociology, Gender and Women’s Studies, Development Studies, International Development, Anthropology, Economics or any relevant discipline. Certification in Safeguarding
• Case Management or Investigation Skills training on Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH) is an added advantage
• At least 7 years of experience, 3 years being in the areas of safeguarding, protection, gender or GBV in any reputed organization