International Planned Parenthood Federation Safeguarding Advisor - Jobs in Kenya

International Planned Parenthood Federation Safeguarding Advisor - Jobs in Kenya

Job Purpose

The Safeguarding Advisor reports to the Head of Safeguarding, who is based at the London Office. They have a dotted matrix working line to:

the Regional Director of Africa Region for matters related to the development and implementation of their annual regional work plan and the regional dimension of safeguarding implementation of the IPPF Safeguarding framework, giving safeguarding advice, and all technical aspects relating to safeguarding.

the WISH Executive Director for matters related to fulfilling contractual safeguarding requirements under “Women’s Integrated Sexual Health” (WISH) which is IPPF’s new flagship health programme to transform the lives of millions of women and girls. Funded by FCDO, WISH will provide integrated and holistic healthcare to 2.2m additional users across 16 countries in Africa and South Asia from 2018-2021.

This position will support the Head of Safeguarding with the development and delivery of the safeguarding framework across International Planned Parenthood Federation. They will also provide training, leadership and expert professional advice in safeguarding to their region to ensure that safeguarding is an integral part of all the work IPPF does in their regions.

As part of the advisor’s responsibilities and role they will support the safeguarding requirements and roll out of the contractual safeguarding requirements of the 14-member associations, consortium partners and team who are part of the FCDO WISH programme with reference to FCDO’s code of conduct and enhanced safeguarding compliance requirements.

IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers, contractors and partners to share this commitment.

Key Tasks

Describe the main activities undertaken by the job holder. The list need not be exhaustive but should reflect the most important features of the job.

Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding in their regions.

Support the continued development and implementation of the IPPF safeguarding framework and its review process within their region.

Support and embed a culture of shared responsibility towards safeguarding IPPF beneficiaries, volunteers, trustees, and staff from abuse, exploitation, and harassment across their regions.

Develop and lead on the delivery of their regions’ annual safeguarding work plan.

Co-manage their Regional Incident Reporting Unit with the relevant HR staff member and maintain oversight and scrutiny of the safeguarding and incident logs in their regions to ensure safeguarding and related risks are assessed, monitored, and promptly reported and escalated in

accordance with our policies and processes.

Support have required the development of investigation Terms of Reference, giving special consideration to risk management and overcoming barriers to disclosure.

Where required lead or coordinate safeguarding investigations, instructing internal or external investigators.

Support learning review of IPPF SafeReport, IPPF’s external incident reporting service, in their region and gain feedback from Member Associations.

Develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships with the Member Associations and partners in their regions to ensure safeguarding processes are being embedded effectively and that safeguarding is considered in the context of an overall approach to risk management and mitigation.

Advice on and support the development and rollout of safeguarding training materials adapted for Member Associations. Where requested and resources are available, support the training rollout within Member Associations.

Work together with the global IPPF safeguarding team to share learning and develop a consistent approach to safeguarding across the Federation.

Support Member Associations in the implementation of their policies and procedures, and meeting IPPF safeguarding standards

Ensure their region is kept informed of any changes to legislation or guidance by keeping an up-to-date understanding of current agendas, and priorities, and policies.

To ensure gender is effectively mainstreamed within the remit of the post and in line with IPPF’s Gender Equality Policy.

To build and maintain positive relationships with all members of staff, and contacts within and outside the Federation.

To become familiar with the Federation’s Health and Safety Programme and Guidelines for using Visual Display Units. To do everything possible to ensure a healthy and safe working environment, including following instructions and guidance.

To undertake such other reasonable duties as may be requested from time to time.

The candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in a local and international context and demonstrate a willingness to sign and adhere to IPPF’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policies


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International Planned Parenthood Federation Safeguarding Advisor - Jobs in Kenya



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