Safeguarding Programme Manager – Emergency Cash (EC)
US, UK, Kenya (remote)Full-TimeManager
Salary not disclosed
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Job Details
- Languages
- English, French, Swahili, Portuguese
- Experience
- Minimum of 5 years
Requirements
- Exceptional alignment with GiveDirectly Values
- Active demonstration of core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity
- 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 across multiple countries and contexts
- Adaptability, flexibility, and a can-do attitude
- Capacity to adjust quickly to changing needs, short timelines, and evolving operational realities
- 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
- 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
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 into operational and programme plans.
- 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 and recipient first principles.
- Lead or support the management of safeguarding concerns during deployments in collaboration with Internal Audit and People teams.
- Represent safeguarding in internal coordination structures and external or inter agency mechanisms when required.
- 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 into global safeguarding practice and EC preparedness.
- Collaborate closely with Safeguarding, EC, Internal Audit, and other teams to align risk management systems and ensure minimum safeguarding standards are implemented consistently.
- Support prevention, awareness, and readiness efforts during non response periods.
- Strengthen cross team communication and trust to ensure safeguarding is understood as an enabler of delivery.
- Serve as a bridge between Safeguarding, EC, and operational teams, ensuring clear, timely, and reliable communication channels.
- Model GiveDirectly’s Team Next value by demonstrating transparency, shared ownership, and collaborative leadership.
- Mentor and strengthen the capacity of other safeguarding team members and contribute actively to the global safeguarding team’s continuous improvement and shared learning.
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