Key responsibilities will include:
Supporting the development and implementation of a new safeguarding programme in West Africa.
Providing high-quality, technical advice on safeguarding in higher education.
Providing regular reports to donors and stakeholders.
Representing Keeping Children Safe with key stakeholders.
Supporting the development and implementation of tools, resources and frameworks for programmatic monitoring, evaluation and learning.
Undertaking any other reasonable duty and tasks that may from time-to-time be requested by the line manager consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility.
Person specification
Essential
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.
Personal qualities
A proven commitment to safeguarding and human rights.
A commitment to the vision, aims and approach of the organisation.
A commitment to non-discrimination, respect and dignity for all.
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 behaviours.