Programme Officer- Safeguarding at Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Kenya

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Safeguarding Policy development and implementation

• Coordinate development, review, and update safeguarding policies and procedures in line with legislative requirements, industry standards and changes in organisational risk or procedure.
• Support and Coordinate implementation of robust systems for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of safeguarding measures.
• Boost and embed a safeguarding culture that emphasise all employees’ role in safeguarding participants.
• Foster a culture of accountability and transparency regarding safeguarding practices across all levels of the organisation.
• Support the review of the established procedures for responding to safeguarding incidents promptly and effectively, ensuring that the approach is victim/survivor-centred
• Act as the main point of contact for receiving and managing any safeguarding issues/matters and ensure accurate and timely reporting of safeguarding concerns to relevant authorities and stakeholders.
• Facilitate investigation and responses to all reported safeguarding issues reported.

Training and capacity building

• Design and deliver comprehensive safeguarding training programs for staff, volunteers, and other relevant stakeholders
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to ensure all personnel understand their safeguarding responsibilities

Risk assessment and management

• Coordinate and support thorough risk assessments to identify potential safeguarding risks within the organisation and in the programmes.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate identified risks effectively and ensure they are monitored
• Foster partnerships with external agencies, government bodies, and community organisations to enhance safeguarding efforts
• Represent the organisation in safeguarding-related forums, conferences, and working groups

Resource Mobilisation

• Participate/contribute to proposal development for FAWE’s program funding at the Regional Secretariat and National Chapter level includes supporting research on identifying potential funders and
• Any other tasks assigned in relation to smooth management and coordination of FAWE’s programme work.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Gender Studies, Development Studies, Sociology, International Development, Humanitarian Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 3 years in a safeguarding role within an NGO or development agency.
• Solid understanding of education and gender-related issues, including current challenges and trends in Africa and globally, as well as experience in policy advocacy, community engagement, and resource mobilization.
• Completion of recognized local safeguarding certifications.
• Comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policies, and procedures applicable to children, youth and vulnerable adults.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively assess and manage complex safeguarding cases.