Safeguarding Officer at Plan International

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-profit organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enable children to prepare for - and respond to - crises and adversity. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Safeguarding Officer

Location: Borna

Job Summary

• The Safeguarding Officer will work closely with the Country Safeguarding and PSHEA Technical Manager for monitoring and coordination to ensure the Safeguarding Policy, Standards and Procedures are complied with by staff and partners.
• She/he will provide technical support and training to Plan’s partners and all Plan’s departments to understand and effectively implement Safeguarding and PSHEA policies and procedures.
• As a staff member of a child-centred international development and humanitarian organisation, the Safeguarding Officer will commit to upholding Plan International’s standards and policies related to Safeguarding and Gender Equality and Inclusion.

About You

• We are looking for applicant with a University degree or its equivalent in Education, Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, or related fields. 
• The candidate should possess a minimum of 4 years of relevant working experience in Safeguarding and PSHEA policies development, implementation and monitoring in an INGO. Experience as a Safeguarding Officer within an INGO will be an added advantage. 
• S/he should have technical skills, experience, and knowledge in protection, GBV and Gender with previous experience directly providing services to children at risk and victims of abuse, exploitation, and violence.
• The candidate should demonstrate Knowledge of the Nigeria Child Rights Acts, the VAPP Act, child protection and GBV policies and practice as well as current issues in relation to safeguarding children and adults in the Nigerian context.

Application Closing Date
3rd April, 2025.