Safeguarding Lead
2025-05-29T10:38:07+00:00
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
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FULL_TIME
kigali
Kigali
00000
Rwanda
Nonprofit, and NGO
Management
2025-06-12T17:00:00+00:00
Rwanda
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Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.
Job Summary
The Project Safeguarding Lead will advise and provide tools and technical support to the Country Program to effectively implement CRS’ Safeguarding Policy and ensure protection mainstreaming in the Secondary Education project. The Project Safeguarding Lead will support leadership by ensuring safeguarding program quality standards and safeguarding-related MEAL policies and procedures are effectively met and exceeded, and that protection mainstreaming guidelines are adhered to throughout the life of the project.
Roles and Key Responsibilities
- Organize and lead the implementation of all Safeguarding and Protection activities for the Youth Secondary Education project as assigned, as described in the detailed implementation plan, in accordance with CRS program principles and quality standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
- Ensure that learning adequately accompanies project Safeguarding activities throughout the project cycle. Support accountability by coordinating project evaluation activities and guiding partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences. Analyze implementation challenges and report inconsistencies and/or gaps to inform adjustments to implementation plans and schedules.
- Coordinate and supervise working relationships with all local project stakeholders and liaise between them and the project team to mobilize local actors and promote adherence to Safeguarding principles.
- Supervise and conduct spot checks of various processes and resources at project and partner sites to ensure compliance with established Safeguarding standards and procedures.
- Support and coordinate capacity building and technical support activities to ensure that assigned project activities are implemented in accordance with Safeguarding guidelines and standards.
- Ensure that project documentation for assigned activities is complete with all required documents and is filed in accordance with agency and donor requirements. Assist in the preparation of trend analysis reports and the documentation of case studies and promising practices regarding Safeguarding.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study (Human Rights Law, Gender, International Development, Social Work, Psychology, etc.) or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of three years of relevant experience (safeguarding, protection, gender) in an advisory or management role with progressive responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree
- Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to develop integrated plans that propel initiatives forward and identify ways in which to work collaboratively across departments.
- Ability to communicate in a timely manner to enable others to plan accordingly.
- Ability to assess, organize, and interpret information to draw reasonable conclusions.
- Ability to easily collaborate with others, and influence without formal authority, working towards common goals and objectives.
- Ability to explain ideas and processes clearly and address sensitive subject matters.
- Ability to facilitate discussions with various levels of staff.
- Personal and professional commitment to treat all people with fairness, honesty, dignity, and respect.
- Demonstrates gender-positive, disability-positive, and survivor-positive attitudes.
- Knowledge of industry safeguarding/sexual exploitation and abuse principles and standards
- Experience advising or providing direction to staff by using effective interpersonal and communication skills; influence others both within and outside of functional areas of responsibility.
- Experience creating and rolling out culturally sensitive training and capacity-building programs, materials, and communications.
- Solid organizational/time management skills: the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced multi-tasking team environment.
- Strong analytical and report building skills; strong computer skills including facility with standard desktop applications.
- Humble and approachable; a problem solver who seeks to find constructive solutions within compliance and policy requirements.
Required Languages – English and Kinyarwanda fluency required, French fluency appreciated
Travel – 25 -35% in-country
AGENCY-WIDE COMPETENCIES (FOR ALL CRS STAFF)
Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
- Personal Accountability – consistently takes responsibilities for one’s own actions.
- Acts with Integrity - consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
- Builds and Maintains Trust - shows consistency between words and actions.
- Collaborates with Others – works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
- Open to Learn – seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.
Supervisory Responsibilities - none
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- Internal – CP: Senior Management Team; Project Manager; Safeguarding Focal Points; MEAL Unit; Regional & Global: Regional and Global Safeguarding Technical Advisors.
- External: Project stakeholders
*Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome, as a part of our staff, people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages women and young people to apply. We offer gender friendly recruitment and employment conditions.
Roles and Key Responsibilities Organize and lead the implementation of all Safeguarding and Protection activities for the Youth Secondary Education project as assigned, as described in the detailed implementation plan, in accordance with CRS program principles and quality standards, donor requirements, and good practices. Ensure that learning adequately accompanies project Safeguarding activities throughout the project cycle. Support accountability by coordinating project evaluation activities and guiding partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences. Analyze implementation challenges and report inconsistencies and/or gaps to inform adjustments to implementation plans and schedules. Coordinate and supervise working relationships with all local project stakeholders and liaise between them and the project team to mobilize local actors and promote adherence to Safeguarding principles. Supervise and conduct spot checks of various processes and resources at project and partner sites to ensure compliance with established Safeguarding standards and procedures. Support and coordinate capacity building and technical support activities to ensure that assigned project activities are implemented in accordance with Safeguarding guidelines and standards. Ensure that project documentation for assigned activities is complete with all required documents and is filed in accordance with agency and donor requirements. Assist in the preparation of trend analysis reports and the documentation of case studies and promising practices regarding Safeguarding.
Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study (Human Rights Law, Gender, International Development, Social Work, Psychology, etc.) or equivalent professional experience. Minimum of three years of relevant experience (safeguarding, protection, gender) in an advisory or management role with progressive responsibilities.
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Vacancy title:
Safeguarding Lead
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Management]
Jobs at:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, June 12 2025
Duty Station:
Kigali | Rwanda
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 29 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.
Job Summary
The Project Safeguarding Lead will advise and provide tools and technical support to the Country Program to effectively implement CRS’ Safeguarding Policy and ensure protection mainstreaming in the Secondary Education project. The Project Safeguarding Lead will support leadership by ensuring safeguarding program quality standards and safeguarding-related MEAL policies and procedures are effectively met and exceeded, and that protection mainstreaming guidelines are adhered to throughout the life of the project.
Roles and Key Responsibilities
- Organize and lead the implementation of all Safeguarding and Protection activities for the Youth Secondary Education project as assigned, as described in the detailed implementation plan, in accordance with CRS program principles and quality standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
- Ensure that learning adequately accompanies project Safeguarding activities throughout the project cycle. Support accountability by coordinating project evaluation activities and guiding partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences. Analyze implementation challenges and report inconsistencies and/or gaps to inform adjustments to implementation plans and schedules.
- Coordinate and supervise working relationships with all local project stakeholders and liaise between them and the project team to mobilize local actors and promote adherence to Safeguarding principles.
- Supervise and conduct spot checks of various processes and resources at project and partner sites to ensure compliance with established Safeguarding standards and procedures.
- Support and coordinate capacity building and technical support activities to ensure that assigned project activities are implemented in accordance with Safeguarding guidelines and standards.
- Ensure that project documentation for assigned activities is complete with all required documents and is filed in accordance with agency and donor requirements. Assist in the preparation of trend analysis reports and the documentation of case studies and promising practices regarding Safeguarding.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study (Human Rights Law, Gender, International Development, Social Work, Psychology, etc.) or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of three years of relevant experience (safeguarding, protection, gender) in an advisory or management role with progressive responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree
- Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to develop integrated plans that propel initiatives forward and identify ways in which to work collaboratively across departments.
- Ability to communicate in a timely manner to enable others to plan accordingly.
- Ability to assess, organize, and interpret information to draw reasonable conclusions.
- Ability to easily collaborate with others, and influence without formal authority, working towards common goals and objectives.
- Ability to explain ideas and processes clearly and address sensitive subject matters.
- Ability to facilitate discussions with various levels of staff.
- Personal and professional commitment to treat all people with fairness, honesty, dignity, and respect.
- Demonstrates gender-positive, disability-positive, and survivor-positive attitudes.
- Knowledge of industry safeguarding/sexual exploitation and abuse principles and standards
- Experience advising or providing direction to staff by using effective interpersonal and communication skills; influence others both within and outside of functional areas of responsibility.
- Experience creating and rolling out culturally sensitive training and capacity-building programs, materials, and communications.
- Solid organizational/time management skills: the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced multi-tasking team environment.
- Strong analytical and report building skills; strong computer skills including facility with standard desktop applications.
- Humble and approachable; a problem solver who seeks to find constructive solutions within compliance and policy requirements.
Required Languages – English and Kinyarwanda fluency required, French fluency appreciated
Travel – 25 -35% in-country
AGENCY-WIDE COMPETENCIES (FOR ALL CRS STAFF)
Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
- Personal Accountability – consistently takes responsibilities for one’s own actions.
- Acts with Integrity - consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
- Builds and Maintains Trust - shows consistency between words and actions.
- Collaborates with Others – works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
- Open to Learn – seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.
Supervisory Responsibilities - none
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- Internal – CP: Senior Management Team; Project Manager; Safeguarding Focal Points; MEAL Unit; Regional & Global: Regional and Global Safeguarding Technical Advisors.
- External: Project stakeholders
*Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome, as a part of our staff, people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages women and young people to apply. We offer gender friendly recruitment and employment conditions.
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