Safeguarding Intern

The Safeguarding Intern will support the Country Safeguarding and PSHEA Manager in monitoring compliance with Safeguarding Policy, Standards and Procedures by staff and partners. The role involves providing technical support to partners and departments to implement Safeguarding and PSHEA policies effectively, contributing to capacity building, reporting, mainstreaming, and knowledge management activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of safeguarding training for staff, associates and visitors to build commitment to Safeguarding and minimize risk of abuse to children and programme participants.
• Support the development and dissemination of IEC materials on Safeguarding and PSHEA.
• Assist the Country Safeguarding and PSHEA Manager in conducting internal spot checks to partners and community and annual internal Safeguarding and PSHEA Policies audit.
• Provide inputs to sector programs development in applying Safeguarding and PSHEA policies and standards in the program cycle based on Safe programming standards.
• Act as Safeguarding focal point for the humanitarian response programme and work with Safeguarding focal points at PUs to file reports on Safeguarding allegations.
• Support the development and dissemination of safeguarding reporting and referral pathways.
• Support management in identifying and mitigating safeguarding risks including online risks.
• Provide a central point for recording information on Safeguarding and PSHEA Policy implementation across field offices.
• Discuss challenges and concerns on Safeguarding and PSHEA policy application with supervisor to address them strategically.

Requirements

• University degree or equivalent in Education, Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, or related fields
• Fresh graduate in a relevant discipline with up to one (1) year of work experience in the development sector, preferably with exposure to safeguarding and PSHEA policies and practices within an INGO/NGO setting.
• Technical skills, experience, and knowledge in protection, GBV, or gender are highly desirable
• Strong writing skills and mature communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Demonstrated sensitivity and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated appreciation for a survivor-focused safeguarding approach
• Excellent listening, interpersonal, communication, and networking skills in both remote and in-person contexts
• Knowledge of the Nigerian Child Rights Acts, the VAPP Act, child protection and GBV policies and practice, as well as current issues in relation to safeguarding children and adults in the Nigerian context
• Experience working in emergency settings
• Experience working with IDPs, and other vulnerable populations (ideal)
• Previous experience directly providing services to children at risk and victims of abuse, exploitation, and violence
• Proficiency with MS Office software required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite)
• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply
• Only CVs and cover letters in English will be accepted

Skills

• Safeguarding Implementation
• PSHEA Policy Knowledge
• Protection Programming
• Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Expertise
• Child Protection
• Survivor-Focused Safeguarding
• Confidentiality Management
• Emergency Response
• Vulnerable Populations Support
• Capacity Building
• Policy Compliance
• Technical Reporting
• Knowledge Management
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• Interpersonal Communication
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Writing Skills

Languages

English