Save the Children US

Senior Advisor, Safeguarding Prevention

Save the Children US

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Washington • Connecticut • District of Columbia • United States

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Salary

💰 $119,425 - $133,475 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Training, & Awareness Raising, and Capacity Building – 45%
  • Present at New Employee Orientations, Lunch and Learns, and other safeguarding inductions to introduce safeguarding concepts and build the safeguarding knowledge and skills of employees and partners.
  • Design and deliver technical contextualized learning sessions to programs and operations on their specific safeguarding responsibilities and how to identify risks specific to their work.
  • Use subject matter expertise and adult learning theory to develop formalized safeguarding trainings and training tools for SCUS, as well as review and approve any safeguarding trainings created by other staff for Save the Children representatives and stakeholders.
  • In coordination with the National Safeguarding Team, design guidance and build the capacity of Safeguarding Advisors, Focal Points, and program teams to ensure that communities, families, and children are made aware of our safeguarding policies and how to report.
  • Develop and provide technical guidance, tools, and capacity building to Safeguarding Advisors and Focal Points to support the implementation of our Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.
  • Lead the Safeguarding Community of Practice to facilitate two-way communication, information sharing, the exchange of lessons learned and best practices.
  • Provide direction and guidance on safeguarding policy and procedures across departments as needed and requested.
  • Prevention – 45%
  • Collaborate with the National Safeguarding Team, Safeguarding Advisors, Focal Points, and other departments as appropriate to create and maintain current guidelines, handouts, and other resources to facilitate the mainstreaming of safeguarding throughout Save the Children US. Such resources will align with current safeguarding policies and procedures, needs of divisions and departments, and those needs that become evident through data analysis.
  • Conduct background checks on program visitors and consultants.
  • Work with Human Resources to ensure that safeguarding considerations are taken into account during recruitment of Save the Children US representatives, including supporting the full roll-out of the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
  • Provide technical guidance to Safeguarding Advisors, Focal Points, program, and operation teams to conduct safeguarding risk assessments for programs, activities, and events and ensure appropriate mitigation plans are in place.
  • In collaboration with the National Safeguarding Team, Safeguarding Advisors, Focal Points, and program teams, develop tools and guidance for integrating safeguarding into program design and implementation.
  • In coordination with the Safeguarding Advisors, Focal Points, and program teams, monitor, evaluate, and guide the effectiveness of the Safer Partnership Initiative through technical support, tracking progress towards safe partnership goals, and analyzing relevant data to help identify necessary refinement of the Safer Partnership process
  • Participate in safeguarding communities of practices and inter-agency coordination spaces to ensure that the National Safeguarding Team is kept abreast of sector updates, resources, and best practices and integrate these into SCUS’ safeguarding prevention work.
  • Reporting – 5%
  • Guide staff on reporting requirements and provide direction on proper reporting procedures.
  • Report all safeguarding incidents or near misses in accordance with Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.
  • Lead and coordinate Safeguarding Office Hours to provide an alternative space for SCUS staff and representatives to seek support or raise concerns.
  • Collaborate with the Senior Advisor, Safeguarding Investigations & Response to develop guidance, tools, and provide technical support to Safeguarding Advisors and program teams to implement child-friendly complaints and feedback mechanisms at the program-level.
  • Responding – 5%
  • Conduct desk reviews and, as needed, investigate low to moderately complex reported child and adult safeguarding concerns end-to-end, which include scheduling and conducting interviews, engaging in fact-finding, preparing reports, and developing action plans.
  • Assist the Senior Advisor, Safeguarding Investigations & Response with complex and high-risk investigations by taking detailed notes, gathering supporting documents, reviewing investigation reports prior to reports being finalized, and providing input into recommended action steps.
  • Track and follow up on cases or outstanding activities, as necessary.
  • Assist the National Safeguarding Team in updating policies and procedures, developing and implementing strategies based on lessons learned from investigations, data analysis, and feedback from Save the Children representatives.

Requirements

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus at least 7 years of relevant experience
  • Demonstrated experience in providing technical support for child development, safety, and/or safeguarding activities
  • Proven experience in facilitating training and learning sessions for adults
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate successfully with individuals and teams at all levels, both internally and externally
  • Proven critical thinking skills and comfort with independent judgment around matters requiring discretion
  • Proven ability and continued commitment to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information with tact and discretion
  • Demonstrated commitment to fostering and maintaining an environment of multiculturalism, inclusion, and belonging
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 15%
  • Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
  • Professional proficiency in spoken and written English
Benefits
  • Flexible schedules and time off: Flexible schedules, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays and hybrid working opportunities
  • Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
  • Family: A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits
  • Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
  • Retirement: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)
  • Wellness: 15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days), mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
  • Employee Assistance Program : free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
  • Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
safeguarding trainingrisk assessmentdata analysisinvestigation techniquesadult learning theorycapacity buildingtechnical guidancereport writingchild-friendly complaints mechanismssafeguarding policies
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationcritical thinkingindependent judgmentconfidentialitymulticulturalisminclusiontactdiscretionteam facilitation