Safeguarding Lead

Safeguarding Lead

The Safeguarding Lead is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the NiWEMA programme's safeguarding framework across its full operational scope, which includes 750,000 participants over five years, engaged through both an online LMS-based cohort model and physical training delivered by EDC and implementing partners across multiple Nigerian states.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and regularly review a comprehensive NiWEMA Safeguarding Policy and associated procedures, covering both online and physical delivery environments and both individual and cluster participation models.
• Design and implement differentiated safeguarding risk frameworks for the online and physical training streams.
• Establish and manage a clear, accessible, confidential, and multi-channel safeguarding reporting and response mechanism.
• Conduct safeguarding due diligence on all implementing partners before engagement.
• Monitor implementing partner safeguarding compliance throughout the programme.
• Design and deliver mandatory safeguarding training for all project staff, facilitators, trainers, and cluster coordinators.
• Conduct safeguarding risk assessments for all physical training events, field visits, and community-based activities.
• Receive, document, and manage safeguarding concerns and incidents in line with established protocols.
• Ensure safeguarding principles are embedded in all programme communications and materials.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of all safeguarding cases and produce safeguarding reports.
• Collaborate with the Gender Lead to integrate safeguarding and gender approaches.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work, Psychology, Development Studies, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6–8 years' experience in safeguarding, child protection, gender-based violence prevention, or related fields.
• Experience developing and implementing safeguarding frameworks for programmes delivered through implementing partner networks.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Nigerian safeguarding laws, regulations, gender-based violence referral pathways, and child protection frameworks.
• Safeguarding or child protection certification from a recognised institution.
• Experience conducting field-based safeguarding assessments and audits.
• Strong ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, confidentiality, and professional judgment.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and Cover Letter to: niwemaproject@pau.edu.ng using the job title e.g "Safeguarding Lead" as the subject of the email.