Safeguarding Programme Manager - Emergency Cash (EC)
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GiveDirectlyNon-profit, Humanitarian
US, UK, Kenya (and other countries with salary benchmark), overlap in your day with an East Africa timezone for at least 3 hoursFull-TimeManager
Salary94700 USD per year
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Job Details
- Languages
- Professional fluency in English. Highly Desirable: French, Swahili, Portuguese.
- Experience
- Minimum of 5 years experience
Requirements
- Exceptional alignment with GiveDirectly Values and active demonstration of core competencies.
- Professional fluency in English.
- Minimum of 5 years experience working in safeguarding, protection, or risk management roles within humanitarian or development settings.
- Demonstrated experience in emergency or rapid response operations, ideally across multiple countries and contexts.
- Adaptability, flexibility, and a can-do attitude.
- Deep understanding of safeguarding standards, abuse prevention principles, and survivor-centred case management in emergency and/or rapid responses.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to operate effectively in high pressure or crisis environments.
- Proven ability to collaborate across teams and work respectfully and effectively with diverse stakeholders in complex settings.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Highly desirable: French, Swahili, Portuguese language skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead safeguarding design and implementation for EC activations from preparedness through to closure.
- Conduct rapid safeguarding risk assessments for emergency contexts and ensure mitigation measures are incorporated.
- Deliver safeguarding induction and regular training for EC teams, surge staff, and implementing partners.
- Advise response leads on safeguarding risks and ensure incident management follows survivor-centred principles.
- Lead or support the management of safeguarding concerns during deployments.
- Represent safeguarding in internal coordination structures and external mechanisms.
- Develop and adapt safeguarding systems, tools, protocols, and procedures for emergency environments.
- Drive innovation in safeguarding reporting, feedback, and referral systems.
- Lead safeguarding after reviews or audits and ensure learning is integrated.
- Collaborate closely with Safeguarding, EC, Internal Audit, and other teams to align risk management systems.
- Support prevention, awareness, and readiness efforts through training and policy refinement.
- Strengthen cross team communication and trust.
- Serve as a bridge between Safeguarding, EC, and operational teams.
- Mentor and strengthen the capacity of other safeguarding team members.
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