We are seeking a Safeguarding Technical Advisor who understands safeguarding as a continuous, evolving process rooted in reflection and adaptability. The ideal candidate will be a strategic and creative thinker—capable of shaping context-specific solutions, navigating complexity, and responding thoughtfully to the realities and experiences of survivors and their communities.

The consultant must be fluent in both Amharic and English, deeply understand the Ethiopian context, and be comfortable working flexibly over multiple years with evolving scopes of work. Alongside partner-focused support, the advisor will also support the Freedom Fund Ethiopia team on a retainer basis, responding to broader safeguarding needs across the portfolio.

Full Terms of Reference can be found here.

Essential to demonstrate in the proposal:

• Fluent in Amharic and English, with the ability to communicate technical safeguarding concepts accessibly and sensitively.
• Extensive and demonstratable experience working on safeguarding with organsiations that are survivor-led and volunteer managed.
• Demonstrated experience working with coalitions, collectives and other informal organising groups
• Demonstrated commitment to trauma-informed, survivor-centred, and anti-oppressive practice.
• Experience co-creating policies and procedures in collaboration with grassroots partners.
• Experience developing SOPs, guidance notes, and implementation tools, not just standalone policy documents that are accessible and adapted to the needs of the organisation.
• Skilled trainer with a track record of designing and delivering highly contextualised training and frameworks to diverse audiences.
• Deep understanding of power dynamics, vulnerability, and local safeguarding risks in the Ethiopian context.
• Able to build trust and confidence with partners, with humility, cultural sensitivity, and flexibility.
• Based in Addis Ababa or surrounding regions. (If applying as part of a team, at least one key member of your team should be based in Addis Ababa)

How to Apply:

This is a readvertisement – if you have already submitted a proposal you do not need to resubmit.

Proposals for this procurement should include the following documents:

• A proposal narrative (maximum 2 pages) defining your vision for building the capacity of SLOs over three years, with a specific focus on code of conduct and safeguarding frameworks in year one.
• A track record (maximum 1 page) demonstrating previous experience that is relevant to the key deliverables of this TOR.
• A budget overview of all costs associated with design and delivery of the proposal for year one. • If applying as a team, a one page overview of team members.
• Up to date CV(s)
• Contact information for three references.

All proposals should be submitted to safeguarding@freedomfund.org no later than 6 June 2025.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close the procurement early in the event that the procurement is fulfilled before the closing date.