Safeguarding Manager

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Position: Safeguarding Manager

Job Location: BRAC International Rwanda/ Country Office, Kigali

About the Role:

This role will support to implementation safeguarding activities that include: strengthening the organization’s capacity to implement safeguarding policies, procedures, and measures that meet international standards and are locally relevant; supporting to ensure safeguarding elements are included in the programme design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and partnerships of BRAC Rwanda’s Safeguarding Focal persons to support compliance to safeguarding policies and procedures across the organization; and provide support in case management and investigations of any breach of policies. The incumbent shall support the Humanitarian Response team in integrating safeguarding in emergencies indicators and supporting to conduct needs assessment and training for country office capacity development as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Safeguarding policy implementation of BRAC Rwanda by delivering training to country teams, helping them to conduct safeguarding risk assessments and integrate safeguarding measures in programmes and operations including capacity development of local partners.
• Support the capacity strengthening of Safeguarding Focal points by conducting awareness-building sessions and through exchange of information to and from the country on safeguarding related matters, for example, monthly reports, support needed, and new initiatives.
• Act as a reporting avenue for safeguarding related issues, be a resource to survivors, and help ensure their safety, security, and well-being in line with a survivor-centered approach;
• Support in case management and investigations of safeguarding violations, including leading sensitive investigations where necessary, maintaining confidential investigation case files, producing high-quality investigation reports, and ensuring that BRAC Rwanda meets its donor obligations to report safeguarding violations.
• Support to ensure organizational reporting and response mechanisms are functional, practical and community-friendly.
• Support country teams to identify, map and regularly update local support services available to survivors, maintaining documentation of all BRAC Rwanda support services;
• Act as a focal point for maintaining the online safeguarding case management system, reviewing incidents submitted, and ensuring follow-up actions across the country.
• Prepare quarterly reports of reported cases, and of monitoring and audit review findings, create impactful presentations for senior management on reported cases and trend analysis.
• Support the Humanitarian Response team in integrating safeguarding in emergency indicators, helping to conduct safeguarding risks and needs assessment and delivering training for country office capacity development as needed;
• Participate in program design meetings and kick-off workshops to facilitate inclusion of risks, planning and strategy about safeguarding;
• Represent BRAC Rwanda at external meetings on behalf of Safeguarding (i.e., Safeguarding cluster/network groups)
• Supervise the interns who will be working in the Safeguarding Unit, providing them effective supervision and mentoring so that they have a positive learning experience.

Safeguarding responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Academic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferably in Social Science, Sociology, Gender and Women’s Studies, Development Studies, International Development, Anthropology, Economics or any relevant discipline

Required Skills, Competencies & Knowledge:

• Excellent conceptual and analytical skills with regards to safeguarding with understanding of safeguarding in different contexts and geographies
• Experience of implementing safeguarding policy and practices in an international setting
• Experience designing and delivering training to a diverse and international audience
• Knowledge of international standards of safeguarding and best practices
• Experience of conducting complex and sensitive safeguarding investigations and preparing investigation reports.
• Experience of safeguarding integration in a humanitarian setting (i.e., in needs assessment as part of emergency response)
• Ability to work strategically and practically across multi-cultural teams
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Clear communication and public speaking skills, capable of delivering messages appropriately to a variety of audiences
• Capable of working both individually and as part of a team
• Excellent relationship management skills and ability to communicate in all forms (written, verbal, negotiation, presentation skills)
• Ability to prioritize and deal with competing demands to deliver results
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines

Experience Requirements: 

• At least 5 years’ experience in the development or humanitarian sector with at least 2 years of experience working in the areas of child/adult safeguarding, protection, gender or GBV in any reputed organization.

Employment type: Fixed-Term

Salary: Negotiable

About BRAC International:

BRAC International (BI), a leading non-profit organization, is on a mission to empower people and communities facing poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice. Our vision is to create a world free from exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realise their potential. We design proven, scalable solutions that equip people with the support and confidence they need to achieve their potential.

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 and over the last five decades has grown to become one of the world’s largest non-governmental organisations (NGOs), reaching over 100 million people. We started our first international operation by venturing into Afghanistan in 2002, building on lessons from our work in Bangladesh to support a nation devastated by war. Currently operating in 16 countries across Asia and Africa. Born, proven and led in the Global South, BRAC International brings a unique Southern perspective and commitment to continuous learning, providing a depth of insight, experience and evidence to meet the needs of diverse communities with humility and courage across Asia and Africa. To learn more about BRAC International, please visit (www.bracinternational.org)

Our Core Values:

Integrity: We approach our work with honesty and integrity.

Innovation: We innovate and iterate to improve our impact.

Inclusiveness: We foster inclusion to reach those who need it most.

Effectiveness: We strive for effectiveness to better serve people in poverty.

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application process to grab your dream opportunity!

External candidates are recommended to email their Resume with a cover letter and any supporting documents to recruitmentafrica.bi@brac.net; mentioninga brief academic background, career summary, core competence, professional certifications (if any) etc. within 250 words.

Internal candidates are recommended to apply with their latest Resume including all job assignments in detail and a cover letter mentioning core competence and career aspiration with BRAC PIN and email to internal.bi@brac.net copying their immediate reporting manager.

Please mention the name of the position and AD# BI 58/24 in the subject bar.

Application deadline: 22^nd October 2024

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure include extensive background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding to the fullest extent.

“BRAC International is an equal opportunities employer”