Tasks & Responsibilities
Contextualization of existing Safeguarding policies and procedures:
In consultation with the HoM and EDI & Safeguarding Unit, design implementation and monitoring strategy using existing Safeguarding tools.
Carry out Safeguarding audits, including risk assessments, to ensure appropriate and relevant design.
Provide an agile approach, considering the need to continuously adapt implementation plan with regards to changing conditions.
Development of new Safeguarding tools
Identify and develop supportive tools in collaboration with the EDI & Safeguarding Unit team to support the capacity building processes for programming contexts.
Support the programming context on development of new complaint handling mechanisms.
Enhance awareness and capacity on Safeguarding practices
Adapt existing awareness material to the identified needs of the specific context.
Develop innovative learning material where and how needed to ensure relevant implementation based on the contextual analysis.
Work specifically with senior management in programming context to raise awareness on providing a safe working environment for all staff members.
Engage with the HR team on enhancing awareness around the Behavioural Commitments and other relevant Safeguarding policies.
Investigative support
Follow up and address Safeguarding concerns and challenges as they may occur, including taking lead on administrative workplace investigations at institutional offices or programming context.
Engage with coordination teams on enhancing capacity for key staff around investigative processes. Consider shadowing models to ensure sustainable knowledge transfer.
Monitoring and evaluation
Ensure monitoring and evaluation tools are consistently applied according to the design of every implementation plan and in collaboration with the HoM and EDI & Safeguarding Unit.
Engagements and strategical support
Contribute to the development of the Unit's Annual Plan and support on internal monitoring of objectives set for the role.
Support on regional networking strategies to ensure accountability through partnerships and best practices.
Take part in relevant intersectional forums as opportunity and needs may arise
Contribute to the development of the Unit's Annual Plan and support on internal monitoring of objectives set for the role.
Support on regional networking strategies to ensure accountability through partnerships and best practices.
General responsibilities
Respectful and appropriate behavior in support of MSF Behavioral Commitments.
Engage in on-going self-reflection and proactive approach to advance on EDI & Safeguarding related knowledge and skills.
Integrate EDI & Safeguarding strategies and practices in area of work responsibility, while utilizing relevant available data to gain insights for informed decision making at all levels.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in behavioral science, social or organizational science, human rights, international development, law, education, or similar field from a recognized institution.
Specific education/certification related to Safeguarding is a strong and added advantage.
Experience
At least 5 years of experience in safeguarding, protection or GBV.
Proven track record in leading and conducting workplace administrative investigations in the Humanitarian sector.
Experience in supporting on safeguarding trainings/workshops.
Experience in conducting safeguarding audits and/or self-assessments is desirable.
Knowledge of Safeguarding principles and capacity to use it in trainings and audits.
Working experience from programming contexts in East or Central Africa is highly desirable.
Ability to develop case strategies, conduct investigative interviews and deliver investigation reports of high quality within short deadlines.
Fluency in English and French is required, and knowledge of Kiswahili and/or other language is an added advantage.