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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Gender and Development studies, Anthropology Social Work,Psychology, or a related field.
• A master's degree is an added advantage
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct (issued within the last 6 months).
• At least 5 years of experience in safeguarding, child protection, or related roles, with experience in the education or development sector being highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding standards and best practices, including child protection, gender-based violence, and vulnerable adult protection.
• Experience in designing and delivering safeguarding training for diverse audiences
• Ability to identify and assess safeguarding risks, with strong problem-solving skills
•  Knowledge of the National Child Protection laws, Policies, and Frameworks in Kenya and International Safeguarding Standards
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with individuals at all levels
• Strong organizational and report writing skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and representation skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in working with various databases as well as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Good organizational, analytical, and programmatic reporting skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, prioritization, and execution skills and the ability to take accountability for results and achievement of objectives.