Policies, Systems and Procedures

• Review and update the WVE’s Safeguarding Policy regularly to ensure that it is in line with all legislation of the country and to global standards.

• Develop robust systems, policies, procedures, resources and structures in WVE that ensure the highest standards of safeguarding are in place.

• Ensure that there are robust and transparent systems for monitoring, review and auditing of all aspects of safeguarding and that all APs and grant funded projects adhere to and implement these policies.

• Induct all new staff on safeguarding and undertake a briefing on safeguarding practices and procedures for any visitor travelling to field offices.

• Further, develop and promote a culture of continuous-improvement on safeguarding.

Monitoring, Audit and Compliance

• Carry out monitoring visits  in conjunction with the Monitoring and Evaluation function to support, review, assess and audit the development of safeguarding policies, structures and systems

• Manage audit and compliance within WVE as it pertains to child and adult safeguarding.

• ensure that the project partners  are appraised and updated on a regular basis on the implementation and auditing of the safeguarding policies, procedures and systems

•  Introduce, as required, new compliance procedures.

Training and capacity building

• Advise and facilitate safeguarding training to WVE Staff, Board members and volunteers

• Ensure that an up to date training record is maintained in personnel file of each employee of WVE by P &C at HO and field office level.

• Support, advice and work with WVE partners to develop their own safeguarding policies and standards.

Networking, Coordination and Reporting

• Liaise, network and maintain good working relationships with relevant actors

• Collect analyses and produce regular reports with regard to the implementation of WVE’s safeguarding policies, review and audit.

• Coordinate and strengthen internal Safeguarding Committee at HO level.

Job Requirements

Required Professional Experience

• At least five years relevant experience in child protection program design and management.

• Awareness of or interest in working with most vulnerable children and families at local levels is an asset.

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

• University degree in   social work, sociology, psychology, education, law or other relevant fields.

• Certificate in specialized training related to child protection, child rights  and inclusion programing

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience on International and domestic laws relevant to child rights is an asset.

•  Knowledge of and ability to implement integrated programs in the development and emergency context.

• Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in planning and problem-solving skills.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should follow the below application link to apply CLICK HERE

World Vision is a child-focused organization that is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adult beneficiaries, and has zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them.

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