Safeguarding Coordinator

About Women for Women International

We invest in women in 17 conflict-affected countries around the world as they rebuild their lives. We invest where inequality is the greatest by helping women who are forgotten— the women survivors of war and conflict. We help them learn the skills they need to rebuild their families and communities and to transform their lives. The women in our direct delivery programs engage in community cohorts who learn to save, build businesses, understand their rights, improve their health, and participate towards transformation for themselves, their families, and communities. For 30 years, Women for Women International has used an integrated approach to innovate; we are a learning organization that listens to data, our country teams, and women themselves to constantly evolve and improve the way we work.

Since 2002, we have operated in five provinces of Afghanistan. Participants of our program receive vocational training for jobs like animal husbandry, tailoring, and knitting, participating in savings and self-help groups, and learning to invest in their businesses as they receive stipends. Through this curriculum, they prepare to earn an income and invest in savings. They are trained by our team to embrace and defend their rights, support decision-making in their households, and create social change in their communities. WfWI programming includes men’s engagement, where male family members and community leaders are engaged as allies and key supporters.

WfWI also supports grassroots and local organizations, led by women community leaders, to gain access to resources and capacity-strengthening that improves their ability to respond to their organization and their community’s self-identified priorities. Globally, WfWI advocates to ensure that women’s participation, voice, and leadership are central to the long-term changes we’re driving. Through listening to women, we build the evidence base to engage decision-makers at every level in a transformative effort to sustain an enabling environment for women in conflict-affected contexts.

Job Summary

Purpose of the Role

The Safeguarding Coordinator is responsible for leading and overseeing the safeguarding commitments and procedures across all WfWI Afghanistan offices. They will ensure that the safeguarding policies and practices align with global standards and organizational priorities. This includes acting as the focal point for safeguarding concerns, overseeing staff training, ensuring compliance with safeguarding protocols, and managing the response and resolution of safeguarding cases in a survivor-centered manner.

The Safeguarding Coordinator will work closely with the Senior Management Team (SMT), program staff, and external partners to ensure the safe delivery of programs and maintain a safeguarding culture throughout the organization.

Duties & Responsibilities

Engagement

           •           Serve as the focal point for safeguarding matters and concerns within the Afghanistan Country Office.

           •          Ensure that all new staff, volunteers, associates, and partners receive safeguarding inductions, ensuring compliance with WfWI’s safeguarding policies.

           •          Collaborate with program teams to disseminate safeguarding materials and information to staff, participants, and community members.

           •          Support the implementation of safeguarding strategies and communication plans.

           •          Provide advice and support on safeguarding issues to all staff and relevant stakeholders.

Reporting and Response

           •          Act as the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns and manage all safeguarding case reports.

           •          Oversee and maintain safeguarding records and ensure they are up-to-date, confidential, and accessible only to authorized personnel.

           •          Ensure that safeguarding concerns are addressed promptly and that survivors receive necessary support throughout the reporting and investigation processes.

           •          Manage case investigations with a survivor-centered approach, ensuring confidentiality and sensitivity throughout the process.

           •          Communicate critical safeguarding cases to the SMT and the Executive Director for immediate action.

Delivery

All our staff are required to adhere to WfWI’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies and to our organizational values: Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, Resilience.

           •           Lead the delivery of all safeguarding initiatives, ensuring that safeguarding policies and practices are integrated into all aspects of WfWI’s operations.

           •          Develop and conduct regular safeguarding training and workshops for all staff, including program participants.

           •          Collaborate with external safeguarding networks and organizations to stay updated on safeguarding best practices and to share WfWI’s experiences and learning.

           •          Ensure safeguarding risk assessments are regularly conducted for all program activities.

           •          Work with program teams to ensure that safeguarding is included in project design, implementation, and evaluation processes.     

Other Responsibilities

All our staff are required to adhere to WfWI’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies and to our organizational values: Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, Resilience.

Participate in external networks to strengthen WfWI’s safeguarding initiatives and support the development of new safeguarding policies.

Ensure with Administrative, Communication and Reporting Officer the effective dissemination and communication of general information to all staff as required.

Leadership Principles                                 Organizational Values

Decisive                                                                     Empowerment

Accountable                                                              Integrity            

Courageous                                                               Respect

Adaptable                                                                 Resilience        

Inclusive

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

           •          Minimum of 7 years’ experience working in safeguarding or child protection, preferably with an NGO.

           •          Proven experience in managing safeguarding concerns and cases, particularly in conflict-affected areas.

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           •          Strong understanding of safeguarding principles, policies, and procedures, especially as it relates to child and vulnerable adult protection.

           •          Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive issues with confidentiality and professionalism.

           •          Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

           •          Ability to lead safeguarding training and awareness programs for diverse staff and communities.

           •          Willingness to travel within Afghanistan as required.

• Citizen of Afghanistan strongly preferred; other candidates will be considered if they are fluent in Dari/Pashto and have significant work experience in the country /region.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Dari/Pashto is required.

Submission Guideline

To apply: Please use our Survey Monkey link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GF3HRZD 

Functional Area

General

Countries

Afghanistan

Provinces

Kabul

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