SAFEGUARDING OFFICER
Core
Ensures integration and operational implementation of Safeguarding and PSEA standards across IRC humanitarian projects in North Kivu and Ituri, protecting vulnerable populations including children and women.
Role type
Safeguarding Officer (Humanitarian Protection)
Builds
Safe humanitarian interventions and community feedback mechanisms
Domain
Humanitarian aid / Conflict zones / Child and Women Protection
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Safeguarding and PSEA standards, risk identification and mitigation, community feedback mechanism design, capacity building and training, stakeholder coordination, field monitoring, incident referral procedures
Preferred skills
Experience in complex/unstable contexts, knowledge of IASC standards, AAP principles
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Implement and monitor Safeguarding and PSEA standards across projects; Identify safeguarding risks and support mitigation measures; Establish and monitor accessible, safe community feedback and complaint mechanisms; Train and sensitize staff, volunteers, and partners on Safeguarding policies; Coordinate with program teams and partners to ensure compliance; Conduct regular field monitoring missions; Refer safeguarding concerns and incidents immediately; Collect data and prepare reports on Safeguarding activities
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC