Safeguarding Lead at Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB)

CcHUB is Nigeria’s first open living lab and pre-incubation space being designed to be a multi-functional, multi-purpose space where work to catalyze creative social tech ventures take place. The HUB is a place for technologists, social entrepreneurs, government, tech companies, impact investors and hackers in and around Lagos to co-create new solutions to the many social problems in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Safeguarding Lead

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (On-site)

Job Purpose

• The Safeguarding Lead will oversee the safeguarding, gender equity, and child protection strategy of the GATEWAY Program, ensuring that all activities uphold the highest standards of safety, dignity, and inclusion.
• This role is central to embedding safeguarding principles across all program components, with a strong emphasis on protecting vulnerable groups, promoting gender equity, and creating inclusive environments.
• The Lead will provide strategic guidance, oversee implementation, conduct risk assessments, and manage incident response mechanisms while aligning the program with global safeguarding and inclusion best practices.

Key Responsibilities
Safeguarding Leadership and Oversight:

• Develop, implement, and review safeguarding policies, procedures, and guidelines in line with international best practices and local laws.
• Conduct safeguarding risk assessments across program activities and recommend mitigation measures.
• Monitor safeguarding systems and protocols regularly to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
• Provide technical guidance and support to program teams and partners on safeguarding requirements.
• Lead safeguarding investigations and ensure timely, appropriate, and confidential responses to incidents.

Capacity Building and Training:

• Design and deliver safeguarding training for staff, partners, and stakeholders.
• Build the capacity of program teams to identify risks, prevent harm, and respond effectively to safeguarding concerns.
• Develop learning resources, toolkits, and workshops to embed safeguarding awareness across the program.

Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Ensure safeguarding standards are included in all program partnership agreements.
• Act as the focal point for safeguarding issues in donor relations, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Collaborate with government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to align safeguarding practices with national laws and global standards.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Develop systems to monitor safeguarding compliance and outcomes across program activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation of safeguarding risks, incidents, and mitigation measures.
• Provide regular safeguarding reports to program leadership and donors.

Key Performance Indicators 

• Safeguarding Systems and Policy Implementation
• Capacity Building and Training
• Incident Management and Response
• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
• Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Gender Studies, Human Rights, International Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in safeguarding, gender equity, child protection, or related fields, preferably within international development or innovation settings.
• Proven experience designing and managing safeguarding programs and policies in Africa.
• Strong knowledge of global safeguarding and child protection frameworks (e.g., UNCRC, GDPR for child data).
• Track record in leading and managing diverse teams focused on gender, equity, and inclusion.
• Understanding of legal/regulatory safeguarding frameworks in Nigeria, Kenya, Namibia, and Rwanda.
• Expertise in gender analysis, safeguarding risk assessments, and child protection evaluations.
• Demonstrated experience in capacity building and training delivery across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and partnership-building skills.

Key Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with a collaborative and inclusive mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Results-oriented, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• High cultural sensitivity and experience working across diverse, multicultural environments.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Please note this is an onsite role in Lagos, Nigeria
• Co-creation HUB (CcHUB) is an equal opportunity employer.
• The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• The Company conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.