Child Rights & Safeguarding Assistant at Child Rights African Network (CRAN)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of safeguarding policies, procedures, and standards across all assigned programs.
• Conduct safeguarding risk assessments and monitor compliance with organisational safeguarding requirements.
• Promote a positive safeguarding culture through continuous guidance, coaching, and support.
• Receive, assess, and manage safeguarding concerns in accordance with organisational procedures.
• Coordinate survivor-centred referrals and develop safeguarding protection plans where appropriate.
• Maintain confidential safeguarding records and support investigations.
• Coordinate safeguarding awareness campaigns and ensure reporting mechanisms remain visible and accessible.
• Develop safeguarding resources, guidance materials, and learning tools to strengthen organisational capacity.
• Coordinate referrals for psychosocial support, healthcare, legal aid, disability services, and other support services.
• Build and maintain partnerships with government departments, NGOs, community organisations, and mental health service providers.
• Maintain an up-to-date safeguarding referral network across the region.
• Monitor safeguarding trends and prepare monthly and quarterly safeguarding reports.
• Track safeguarding indicators and contribute to organisational learning and continuous improvement.
• Support safeguarding audits, compliance reviews, and implementation of recommendations.

Key Requirements & Skills

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Child Protection, Psychology, Counselling, or a related field.
• 1-3 years' experience in safeguarding, child psychology, child protection, social work, or a related field.
• Experience supporting child safeguarding cases and referrals.
• Experience working with children, communities, or vulnerable populations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection best practices (desirable).
• Experience working on donor-funded programmes (desirable).