Safeguarding Officer

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Summary of the SFP role:

Coordinate, monitor implementation, and update the country Safeguarding Action Plan (see Safeguarding Action Plan template for included activities).

Coordinate with protection actors and other relevant agencies in-country to identify appropriate referral pathways for use by International Medical Corps staff that are available and accessible for survivors of safeguarding violationsto include medical, counseling, legal, and other services as outlined in detail in the IMC Guidelines for Supporting Survivors of Safeguarding Violations.

Disseminate new policies and materials as they become available, including monitoring that designated staff have placed Safeguarding and EthicsPoint posters in prominent positions at all offices and program sites.

Follow up with program and technical staff to ensure that safeguarding and protection risks are assessed and mitigated through utilization of the protection risk assessment tool.

In coordination with the Country Senior Management Team and the Learning & Development Unit, develop a Safeguarding training strategy for all International Medical Corps staff[1] and partners.[2]

In conjunction with HR staff, track the delivery of Safeguarding trainings and refresher trainings for staff, i.e., the MAST and annual refresher training.

Coordinate with other designated staff and contribute to safeguarding training and awareness raising efforts for beneficiaries and affected communities, including information about how to report safeguarding concerns.

Work with HR staff to ensure that recruitment and screening activities for all new hires are conducted incorporating all the required safeguarding elements.

Properly receive Safeguarding complaints at field level and channel complaints through appropriate reporting options.

Coordinate with programs and grants management to monitor the safeguarding capacity of sub-recipients and the implementation of safeguarding capacity plans, including training, as needed.

Ensure that the country program is aware of, and where appropriate, contributes to collective, inter-agency measures to prevent and address Safeguarding violations and participates in inter-agency PSEA networks, in coordination with the HQ Safeguarding Unit.

Communicate with HQ through the Safeguarding Unit for information-sharing regarding Safeguarding resources and activities at country level.

Maintain a working knowledge of PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) guidelines and how to refer to designated PEP custodian.

On a case-by-case basis and under the direction of the HQ Safeguarding Investigations Unit, support the Investigations Unit in investigations into reported Safeguarding complaints.

• University degree in Social Work, Sociology, Gender Study or related field of study.
• A minimum of 5 Years experience in an INGO on a similar role
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
• Able and willing to work and travel in all regions of Ethiopia

• Cultural sensitivity to the needs and priorities of colleagues from different sectors of the community.
• Strong group facilitation skills
• Knowledge of global guidelines pertaining to staff wellbeing in humanitarian work
• Ability to work independently and responsibly.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to staff well-being
• Excellent communication skill in English