Safeguarding Officer
Core
Establish and maintain a safeguarding culture, manage incident investigations, and ensure compliance with global protocols for a microfinance institution serving low-income entrepreneurs.
Role type
Safeguarding Officer (PSEA/GBV focus)
Builds
Safeguarding policies, training programs, incident management systems, and risk registers
Domain
Microfinance / Humanitarian Development
Deliverable
client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
PSEA/GBV program management, incident investigation, policy contextualization, stakeholder engagement, risk assessment, data reporting
Preferred skills
Christian faith maturity, relationship building, innovation
Technologies
Ethics Point, Risk Registers
Responsibilities
Contextualize and roll out safeguarding policies; deliver training to staff, board, and partners; manage safeguarding incidents and conduct investigations; develop local complaint mechanisms; conduct risk assessments; monitor compliance and drive continuous improvement.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC