About this role
Safeguarding Intern
- Job Type Contract
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Internships , Project and Program Management
Key Responsibilities
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Support safeguarding activities across programmes, including risk assessments, field monitoring and tracking of mitigation actions.
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Help integrate safeguarding considerations into programme planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting.
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Assist in organizing safeguarding trainings, workshops, awareness sessions and staff or partner orientations.
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Prepare and disseminate safeguarding awareness materials, and maintain accurate training and participation records.
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Track implementation of safeguarding policies, action plans and compliance requirements; support reviews, audits and partner assessments.
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Maintain safeguarding trackers and confidential records, and support the logging and tracking of concerns in line with MESPT procedures.
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Help monitor case-management timelines and follow-up actions under the direction of the responsible safeguarding personnel.
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Compile safeguarding data and contribute to monthly and quarterly reports, trend analysis, lessons learned and case studies.
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Support partner safeguarding due diligence, self-assessments and action plans.
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Support community feedback and complaints mechanisms, including documentation and appropriate follow-up of safeguarding-related feedback.
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Support the credit and business development department in safe lending and due diligence
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Key Relationships
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Internal
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Programme Team
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Procurement Team
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Finance Team
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Communications Team
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Administration Team
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HR Team
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Credit & Business Development team
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External
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Vendors
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Suppliers
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Consultants
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Service Provider
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Qualifications/Other Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree or ongoing studies in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Psychology, Human Rights, Community Development, Law, International Development or a related field.
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Knowledge, Experience & Skills
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A demonstrated interest in safeguarding, child protection, inclusion, community development or related areas.
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Previous internship, volunteer experience or exposure to safeguarding or community-based work is an advantage.
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Basic understanding of safeguarding principles, accountability mechanisms and Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI).
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Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills.
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Good report-writing and documentation skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
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Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, exercise sound judgment and work both independently and collaboratively.
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