UgandaSafeguarding Officer for East AfricaOrganizationHorizont3000Posted 18 Aug 2025 Closing date 29 Aug 2025Within the framework of its safeguarding policy, horizont3000 management has decided to institutionalise safeguarding as a cross-cutting theme to build up long-term expertise and coordination roles. In addition to the safeguarding officer based in the Vienna office, safeguarding officers will be recruited at the two horizont3000 regional offices East Africa. The new function will support the anchoring of safeguarding institutionally at horizont3000, within all programmes and projects, support case management, as well as coordinate the safeguarding specific capacity development and the continuous roll-out and implementation of the safeguarding policy.
As part of its safeguarding policy, horizont3000 is committed to accompany its staff and partner organisations to strengthen safeguarding at institutional and operational levels. Additionally, horizont3000 has a complaint mechanism in place and is committed to safeguarding reporting and responding, besides awareness, prevention and learning.
Your TasksAct as ambassadors for safeguarding and undertake clear advocacy for itResponsible for the adequate adoption of the safeguarding policy, accompanying documents and processes to the relevant countries where operatingBe a contact persons for the RCO director about safeguarding and the implementation of the policySupport and advise the further development of safeguarding in the regionSupport partners in the development of their safeguarding policiesCoordinates continuous professional support for partner organisations on safeguarding through different measures – such as the provision of documents, tools, coaching, counselling etc.
Support ROEA staff in monitoring of mainstreaming safeguarding at project and programme levelGive support and advice to the safeguarding officers Central America and Austria and openly exchange with themBe a member of a case management teamBe a point of contact for receiving concerns and complaints within the region, giving information and reference to a complaint/ caseProvide reports to the safeguarding officer AustriaShare lessons learned in regional internal meetings, communication and training sessionsAdvise on trainings on safeguarding for staff and partner organisations and organisation of such in the regionExchange with national and international organisations on safeguardingBe actively involved and support in organising sharing and learning events on safeguardingGive support to Public Relations upon request and in coordination with the RCO director/ the managing directorParticipate in further training on safeguardingYour ProfileBachelor's degree in psychology, science of education, disability studies, social work, law or international cooperation and minimum 3 years of work experience.
Post graduate training/ certification in safeguarding is an asset.
Proven knowledge and understanding of safeguarding in international cooperation and in projects and programmesExperience in working with Civil Society Organisations of different sizes and backgroundsExperience or strong will in promoting safeguarding and safeguarding policy implementationPractical experience in capacity developmentExperience in project management and coordinationKnowledge of gender concepts and a willingness to develop one's own skills in this areaTeam worker, strong communication and facilitation skillsStrong resilience and self-care skillsFluency in English/ (Kiswahili (EA) or other languages of the region are an asset)How to applyDiversity, inclusion and equal opportunities are very important to horizont3000.
We welcome applications regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability via our job portal by clicking on https: //horizont3000. onlyfy. jobs/job/k9ppyos5 Only qualified Ugandans are encouraged to apply. horizont3000 is committed to providing a safe organisation and to preventing harm in any form for all staff and associated personnel, children and the community with whom they interact. Therefore, horizont3000 is implementing the highest standards of recruiting incl. check of criminal records and vetting procedures. Selected candidates adhere to the Code of Conduct.
Job detailsCountryUgandaSourceHorizont3000TypeJobCareer categoryProgram/Project ManagementYears of experience3-4 yearsThemeProtection and Human RightsShare Share this on Facebook Share this on X Post this on LinkedIn
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