Specific Accountabilities

Policy Management and implementation 

• Review, update, and implement safeguarding policies
• Enhance reporting channels and response plans for safeguarding concerns
• Develop annual safeguarding plans
• Ensure policies comply with data protection and confidentiality regulations

Capacity Building

• Design and deliver safeguarding training for staff, stakeholders, and partners
• Ensure understanding of safeguarding policies and conduct expectations
• Develop and share awareness materials and support community learning

Promoting Safe Environments

• Raise awareness and coordinate with various committees and authorities
• Monitor and assess safeguarding practices and implement improvements

Case Management

• Serves as a key contact for safeguarding concerns and provide support and advice in consultation with the National Director
• Investigate safeguarding violations and facilitate appropriate referrals and follow-ups

Monitoring and Continuous Quality Improvement 

• Report on safeguarding indicators and suggest improvements
• Track and evaluate safeguarding practices, maintaining confidentiality

Strategic Partnerships

• Identify and maintain relationships with relevant service providers and authorities to ensure appropriate referrals and linkages, including developing and maintaining a directory.
• Represent CAMFED and contribute in relevant expert groups/communities of practice with a view to ongoing strengthening of Safeguarding in CAMFED

Person specification

• 5 years’ experience of working in Safeguarding
• Bachelor’s degree in social science / Gender and Development /Sociology/community Psychology or equivalent degree in other relevant fields with relevant skill and proven expertise of Safeguarding in recent roles in development sector
• Demonstrable experience in Child Protection and safeguarding
• Demonstrable interest in working to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse
• Demonstrable interest in working with young people and communities

Essential 

• The ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle highly sensitive information discreetly
• The ability to demonstrate integrity throughout a decision-making process
• The ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships and to work in an inclusive and collaborative manner with internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation
• Strong facilitation and training skills

The duties and responsibilities in this role profile are not exhaustive and are subject to change following the needs of the organization.  A job profile needs to be flexible enough to allow us to be adaptive as an organisation.

CAMFED Values 

The post holder is expected to live the CAMFED values which are:

• Focus on the girl as client
• Partner with the Community
• Be transparent and accountable