Overview
The Safeguarding Intern will support the Country Safeguarding and PSHEA Manager in monitoring compliance with Safeguarding Policy, Standards, and Procedures, and provide technical support to partners and departments on their implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of safeguarding training for staff, associates and visitors.
- Support the development and dissemination of IEC materials on Safeguarding and PSHEA.
- Support the Country Safeguarding and PSHEA Manager in carrying out internal regular spot checks to partners and community and annual internal Safeguarding and PSHEA Policies audit.
- Provide inputs to all sector programs development in the application of Safeguarding and PSHEA policies and standards.
- Act as Safeguarding focal point for the humanitarian response programme and work with Safeguarding focal point at PUs to file the reports on Safeguarding allegations.
- Support the development and disseminate safeguarding reporting and referral pathways.
- Support management in the identification and mitigation of safeguarding risks (including online risks).
- Provide a central point for the recording of collated information on Safeguarding and PSHEA Policy implementation activity.
- Discuss with supervisor any challenges and concerns on the application of Safeguarding and PSHEA policies.
Required Experience
- Up to one (1) year of work experience in the development sector, preferably with exposure to safeguarding and PSHEA policies and practices within an INGO/NGO setting.
- Experience working in emergency settings.
- Experience working with IDPs, and other vulnerable populations (ideal).
- Previous experience directly providing services to children at risk and victims of abuse, exploitation, and violence.
Qualifications
University degree or equivalent in Education, Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, or related fields.
