Overview
The Safeguarding & Child Protection Specialist will provide technical leadership and support to ensure the effective implementation, monitoring and compliance of Plan International’s Safeguarding and PSHEA policies, standards and procedures. The role will also provide technical direction and support to the Child Protection thematic area.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical advice and support to strengthen the implementation, monitoring and compliance of Safeguarding and PSHEA policies, procedures and standards.
- Provide technical direction and support to strengthen child protection programming and ensure safeguarding and protective measures are embedded across programmes.
- Support the identification, assessment and mitigation of safeguarding risks, and provide technical support in responding to safeguarding concerns.
- Design, develop and deliver safeguarding training, briefings and awareness materials.
- Provide technical support to ensure that children and young people participate and engage with Plan International in ways that are safe and meaningful.
- Support safeguarding reporting and referral mechanisms, maintain relevant safeguarding information and contribute to monitoring, learning and reporting.
- Contribute to programme and grant proposal development, reports and evaluations relating to safeguarding and child protection.
Required Experience
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in developing, implementing and monitoring Safeguarding and PSHEA policies within an INGO/NGO. Demonstrated expertise and substantial experience in safeguarding and promoting child rights within an international development context. Demonstrated experience in responding to safeguarding concerns, policy breaches, investigations and case management. Experience in providing technical advice and developing and delivering safeguarding training to diverse audiences. Sound knowledge of Ghana’s child rights legislation, child protection and GBV policies and practices, family welfare frameworks and emerging safeguarding issues affecting children and young people. Knowledge and understanding of safe and meaningful participation and engagement of children and young people. Knowledge of safeguarding standards within the sector, including Keeping Children Safe standards, will be an advantage. Experience in safeguarding in programming and/or child protection in emergency interventions is desirable. Experience working with vulnerable populations, including IDPs, is desirable. Experience working directly with children at risk and survivors/victims of abuse, exploitation and violence is desirable. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to a survivor-centred safeguarding approach. Experience working with partner organisations and government departments. Ability to conduct field assessments, spot checks and monitoring visits.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Social Work, Development Studies, Psychology or a related field. A master’s degree in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage.
