Research and Communications Coordinator – Africa at Keeping Children Safe

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Supporting the development and implementation of research and communications initiatives on safeguarding in higher education in Africa. 
• Supporting the development and implementation of events, tools, resources, educational materials and publications based on research. 
• Undertaking any other reasonable duty and tasks that may from time-to-time be requested by the line manager consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility. 

Person specification 

Essential 

• Strong academic research, communication and presentation skills with experience of research projects related to safeguarding, including issues related to refugees, youths with disabilities and persons vulnerable to discrimination because of their gender. 
• Experience and understanding of issues related to safeguarding in higher education in Francophone Africa. 
• Professional level French and English. 
• Skilled at identifying and mitigating risks. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentations, report writing and conducting evaluations. 
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development relevant to the role purpose and level. 
• Able and willing to travel. 

Personal qualities

• A proven commitment to safeguarding and human rights. 
• A commitment to the vision, aims and approach of the organisation. 
• A commitment to non-discrimination, respect and dignity for all. 
• A team player, able to manage their own workload as well as, work with and support others and deliver to agreed standards and targets. 
• An entrepreneurial, positive, solution-focused approach to work. 
• Integrity with appropriate ethics and behaviours.