Safeguarding Officer – Head Office

Safeguarding Officer – Head Office

Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate Experience 3 years Location Nairobi Job Field Project and Program Management

Job Purpose

The Safeguarding Officer will lead and support the implementation, strengthening and monitoring of safeguarding systems. The role will ensure that staff, volunteers, partners, refugee-led organisations and program participants understand and uphold safeguarding standards, with particular attention to preventing and responding appropriately to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH), child safeguarding, abuse, exploitation, discrimination and other safeguarding risks. The Safeguarding Officer will provide technical guidance, support safeguarding risk assessments, strengthen reporting and referral mechanisms, coordinate safeguarding training and awareness, and ensure that safeguarding concerns are handled confidentially, safely and in accordance with RELON Kenya'spolicies and applicable standards.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Science and related fields.

• Professional training or certification in safeguarding, PSEA/SEAH, child protection, protection or a related area will be an added advantage.

• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in safeguarding, protection, gender, PSEA, child protection or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience developing or implementing safeguarding policies, procedures and systems.

• Experience conducting safeguarding risk assessments and developing mitigation measures.

• Experience designing and delivering safeguarding training and awareness programs.

• Experience working with refugees, refugee-led organisations, humanitarian organisations, NGOs or community-based organisations will be an added advantage.

• Knowledge of survivor-centred approaches, confidentiality, informed consent, safe referrals and safeguarding principles.

• Good understanding of safeguarding risks affecting women, young people and persons with disabilities.

• Strong report-writing, documentation and communication skills.

• Ability to handle sensitive information with a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.

• Strong interpersonal, facilitation and training skills.

• High level of integrity, empathy, discretion and accountability.

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Application Closing Date

Applications should be received not later than 25th October 2026 before 5pm EAT. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Clearly indicate the position title and position reference number in your subject email application. Applicants are required to provide details of two professional referees, one of who must be from your most recent or current employer.