Keeping Children Safe sets International Child Safeguarding Standards to help organizations protect children from abuse. We are completely independent and guided by the best interests of the child principle in all that we do. We work with people who have been subjected to child abuse, researchers, practitioners, policymakers and leaders to defend children’s right to be safe in all organizations, no matter how big or powerful.
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Location: Africa – Remote
Department: Program & Project Management
Job Type: Full-Time
About This Role
This role will support the development and implementation of a new safeguarding programme in higher education institutions in Francophone Africa as well as contribute to the development of Keeping Children Safe globally.
Tasks & Obligations
- Experience of designing, managing, monitoring and evaluating safeguarding initiatives.
- Experience and understanding of higher education in Francophone Africa.
- Understanding and experience of accompanying organisations to embed contextually appropriate safeguarding measures.
- Professional level French and English.
- Experience of programme development and monitoring, evaluation and learning.
- Significant track record of delivering training at all levels from community to international.
- Exceptional facilitation and public speaking skills, ability to inspire others to make significant change.
- Skilled at identifying and mitigating risks.
- Proven ability to build, manage and develop key stakeholder, client and donor relationships.
- Excellent written communication skills including report writing and conducting evaluations.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development relevant to the role purpose and level.
- Able and willing to travel.
Salary Range
The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education and work location. In addition, some roles may be eligible for additional on target commission pay or bonus. The compensation package includes health and welfare benefits including paid leave.
Pay Transparency
GBP £32,000 per annum
Why You’ll Love Us
- We celebrate one another’s differences. We are proud of our culture of diversity and inclusion, and we’re always working hard to strengthen and improve this culture. We have programs in place that bring us together on important issues and provide educational opportunities for all employees.
- Join the experts. If you’re passionate about supporting businesses and organizations, you won’t find a better spot to share your talent. We’re dedicated to improving the quality of our product from a customer standpoint and have a true desire to enable the success of businesses, non-profit organizations, and community groups.
- You’ll have opportunities to grow your career. We encourage and support our team members to learn different aspects of the business, take on stretch assignments, seek coaching opportunities and professional development opportunities.
- A generous paid time off policy and a competitive benefits package that supports the health and well-being of you and your family
Qualification
- A proven commitment to safeguarding and human rights.
- Commitment to the vision, aims and approach of the organisation.
- A commitment to non-discrimination, respect and dignity for all.
- Be 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 behaviors.
Bonus information
- The appointment will be full time.
- The leave allowance is 25 working days per annum.
- In view of the nature of the work involved, any offer of appointment will be conditional upon receipt of satisfactory references and Disclosure and Barring Service/Police checks.
Method of Application
To apply for this post and to be considered for an interview please apply with your CV and a covering letter addressing each point in the person specification to Helen Carter, Head of Finance and Operations: [email protected]
Shifts available:
Monday-Friday 10am-6pm MST
Tuesday-Saturday 8am-4pm MST