GiveDirectly
USSafeguardingAssociate(MaternityLeaveCover)
“US Safeguarding Associate (Maternity Leave Cover) at GiveDirectly. Skills: Safeguarding, Risk assessment, Case management. Conduct safeguarding risk assessments. Review operational tools”
What You'll Achieve.
Prevent abuse; Support timely responses; Strengthen confidence in reporting pathways; Uphold high safeguarding standards; Reinforce trust; Protect dignity and rights
Industry & Context.
Problem solving
Create overlap with East Africa timezone, Work independently in field settings, Work independently remotely
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3 years experience in safeguarding, 3 years experience in protection, 3 years experience in social work, 3 years experience in related operational roles, Experience in the United States, Fluency in English
Nice to Have
Spanish desirable, Arabic desirable
What You'll Do.
Conduct safeguarding risk assessments
Review operational tools
Identify safeguarding risks
Take early action to prevent abuse
Receive safeguarding concerns
Document safeguarding concerns
Support responses to safeguarding concerns
Use survivor centred practice
Use established escalation pathways
Establish safeguarding focal points network
Develop safeguarding focal points network
Maintain safeguarding focal points network
Strengthen localised risk identification
Promote safeguarding best practice
Maintain signposting pathways
Strengthen signposting pathways
Map local service providers
Engage local service providers
Contribute safeguarding expertise to planning
Contribute safeguarding expertise to design
Contribute safeguarding expertise to delivery
Ensure activities remain safe
Ensure activities remain inclusive
Ensure activities remain respectful
Deliver safeguarding training
Deliver onboarding sessions
Deliver sensitisation sessions
Support teams to apply best practice
Promote safe behaviours
Represent safeguarding needs in field operations
Maintain trusted relationships with local leaders
Maintain trusted relationships with partners
Maintain trusted relationships with community actors
Monitor safeguarding trends
Monitor safeguarding incidents
Prepare self assessments
Prepare routine reports
Escalate gaps in safeguarding practices
Address gaps in safeguarding practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with staff; Work with communities; Work with partners; Work with community actors; Work with local leaders
Communication Scope
Explain safeguarding obligations
Process & Methodology
Project management
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