Senior Safeguarding Officer

Job Title: Senior Safeguarding Officer

Location: Kenya

Contract: 2-year Fixed Term Contract

Reporting to: Head of Programmes

Please note that we will only be accepting applications from candidates with the Right to Work in Kenya.

Principal Accountability

The Safeguarding Officer is responsible for upholding CAMFEDs zero-tolerance stance on sexual exploitation abuse discrimination and harassment. This role involves ensuring the organization promotes safe environments and upholds the rights and safety of children marginalized girls and young women. The Safeguarding Officer provides technical and strategic guidance on safeguarding policies and is the primary contact for staff regarding safeguarding concerns.

Policy Management and implementation

• Review update and implement safeguarding policies

• Enhance reporting channels and response plans for safeguarding concerns.

• Develop annual safeguarding plans

• Ensure policies comply with data protection and confidentiality regulations

Capacity Building

• Design and deliver safeguarding training for staff stakeholders and partners

• Ensure understanding of safeguarding policies and conduct expectations

• Develop and share awareness materials and support community learning.

Promoting Safe Environments

• Raise awareness and coordinate with various committees and authorities

• Monitor and assess safeguarding practices and implement improvements.

Case Management

• Serves as a key contact for safeguarding concerns and provides support and advice in consultation with the National Director.

• Investigate safeguarding violations and facilitate appropriate referrals and follow-ups.

Monitoring and Continuous Quality Improvement

• Report on safeguarding indicators and suggest improvements

• Track and evaluate safeguarding practices maintaining confidentiality.

Strategic Partnerships

• Identify and maintain relationships with relevant service providers and authorities to ensure appropriate referrals and linkages including developing and maintaining a directory.

• Represent CAMFED and contribute in relevant expert groups/communities of practice with a view to ongoing strengthening of Safeguarding in CAMFED.

Person specification

• Experience in a relevant field such as Social Sciences Gender and Development Sociology community Psychology

• Relevant skills and expertise of Safeguarding in recent roles in the development sector.

• Demonstrable experience in Child Protection and safeguarding

• Demonstrable interest in working to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse

• Demonstrable interest in working with young people and communities.

Essential

• The ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle highly sensitive information discreetly.
• The ability to demonstrate integrity throughout a decision-making process.

• The ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships and to work in an inclusive and collaborative manner with internal and external stakeholders.

• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation
• Strong facilitation and training skills

The duties and responsibilities in this profile are not exhaustive and are subject to change following the needs of the organization.

CAMFED Values

The post holder is expected to live the CAMFED values which are:

• Focus on the girl as a client.

• Partner with the Community.

• Be transparent and accountable.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion at CAMFED

CAMFED is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including those from marginalized communities.

CAMFED has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation abuse discrimination and harassment in all forms. All applicants will therefore be subject to a comprehensive verification process which includes background and reference checks as well as verification of qualifications.

Application details:

Please submit your application by 26 November 2025