Reporting to the Head of Strategy, Performance, and Risk, the SHEA and Safeguarding Manager is pivotal in strengthening the Federation’s commitment to SHEA & safeguarding Policies (SHEA at Work, PSEA, Child Safeguarding, SHEA & Safeguarding Overarching Policy).

This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive strategies, systems, and procedures aligned with all SHEA and safeguarding policies (SHEA at Work, PSEA, Child Safeguarding, and the SHEA & Safeguarding Overarching Policy) to protect all staff, rights holders, beneficiaries, partners, and other stakeholders with whom we engage.

Who we’re looking for:

• Master’s degree in social work, international development, human rights, or a related field.
• Experience in safeguarding, SHEA prevention, or a related field, preferably in an international or humanitarian context.
• Demonstrable leadership, communication, and influencing skills, with a proven ability to drive innovation and change in a constantly evolving environment. Candidates should provide examples of when they have successfully applied these skills.
• Extensive experience in designing and delivering impactful training programs in SHEA and safeguarding, including creating tailored content, utilizing diverse training methodologies, and engaging participants at all levels to enhance learning and practical application.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to monitor and evaluate SHEA and safeguarding mechanisms and information effectively.
• Proven track record of driving results and managing complex change initiatives, with experience in developing effective change management tools and processes.
• Advanced understanding of country operations, with the capability to connect local practices to global processes.
• Proven experience in assessing and analysing risks, as well as evaluating the emotional, psychological, and developmental needs of staff members.

You should also have a strong commitment to ActionAid’s values and ethos, including ActionAid’s feminist leadership principles.

What we offer:

ActionAid is committed to providing a welcoming, supportive workplace where we recognise a job well done, encourage close collaboration and sharing power, and where safeguarding standards and feminist leadership are exemplified everywhere. At ActionAid, you can look forward to a fair compensation package and a flexible working environment, including

• A workplace that embraces feminist principles
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption pay

How to Apply:

For more information on the role and its requirements and to apply please visit our website via the link.

Applications close at 23.59 GMT on Monday, 24 February 2025.

https://actionaidinternational.bamboohr.com/careers/199

Please check your application and make sure you meet all the essential criteria listed in the person specification. In addition, your application will be stronger if you meet at least some of the desirable criteria. If you do not meet at least all the essential criteria, please do not apply as we only consider candidates if they meet the essential criteria listed on the job description. We will only consider candidates who have the right to work in the specified locations.

Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. Should you not have received feedback on your application within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

ActionAid International will not consider unsolicited candidates from recruitment agencies. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.