Safeguarding Manager

Requisition Number

4277BR

About the Agency

The Aga Khan Foundation is a leading global development organisation working to tackle the root causes of poverty. For more than 50 years, we have helped create strong community institutions that support sustainable, locally driven initiatives to improve the lives of millions of people. By combining local knowledge with global best practices, we strive to bring about transformative and long-lasting improvements to quality of life.

Working alongside the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network and through partnerships with local communities, civil society and business as well as governments and international aid agencies, we are building a future where we all thrive together.

Agency

Aga Khan Foundation

The position

OVERALL OBJECTIVE

The Safeguarding Manager role has been created to ensure that AKF continues to protect people from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and safeguard the organization’s assets and reputation; that this is managed in a professional, sensitive, coordinated, accountable way, in line with best practices within AKF and the sector, local legislation, and cultural sensitivities.

The Aga Khan Foundation, Tajikistan is seeking an individual with proven experience in the areas of child protection/ protection of vulnerable populations/ gender-based violence, or similar areas of expertise, to support, promote and advise on the local implementation of the organization’s Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) and wider safeguarding policies and practices, including supporting the response functions when potential allegations of SEAH/ and other safeguarding violations arise.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Executive Officer and a technical reporting line to AKF Global Safeguarding Lead, the Safeguarding Manager will be responsible for:

Policies and Procedures

Staff, Beneficiaries and Partners Awareness on Safeguarding

Risk Assessment and Mitigation

Management of cases

Key internal and external relations management

The requirements

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor Degree in International Development, Human Rights, Humanitarian Law, Gender Studies, Sociology, Social Work, Conflict Resolution, Peace & Conflict Studies, etc.Experience:

Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in safeguarding or related fields

Experience in dealing with safeguarding allegations

Experience working with NGOs or in international development

Experience in conducting consultative workshops/trainingTraining:

Basic safeguarding training (preferable)

Knowledge of safeguarding policies and proceduresSkills:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Written and verbal fluency in Tajik, Russian, and English languages

APPLICATION PROCESS

A cover letter (2 pages maximum) and resume (2 pages maximum) clearly demonstrating how applicants meet essential qualifications and asset criteria. Only full packages will be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AKF encourages qualified female applicants. We support equal career opportunities and a healthy work-life balance.

Safeguarding Commitment

We promote respectful relations and prevent harm, including sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, bullying, discrimination, and abuse of power. We adhere to child safeguarding principles.

Employment Conditions

Employment offers are subject to satisfactory references and screening checks, including criminal record checks. AKF also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. Learn more at Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can find out more on this scheme on this link:

Background Checks

Candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of credentials and employment history. Additional information may be required.

Disclaimer

By sharing their cover letter and resume with AKF in response to this job application, applicants consent for AKF to keep this information on file for recruitment and human resources management purposes.

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Sector

Social Development

Salary

Salary and package to attract the best candidate

Job Expires

16-May-2025