Manager, Safeguarding (Nationals only)

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Position: Manager, Safeguarding (Nationals only)

 

Job Location: Accra, Ghana

 

 

About the Role:

The position holder will lead BRAC Ghana’s Safeguarding team, working closely with the Country Director and management team to uphold our responsibilities to our programme participants, create a safe working environment for our staff and associated personnel, and help to ensure all those involved in our work uphold the highest ethical standards and are safeguarded against any form of harassment, exploitation and abuse.

 

This role will lead safeguarding activities which include developing the annual plan and budget, conducting training and refreshers on the Safeguarding and sub-set of policies for staff, associated personnel, partners, and service providers; lead safeguarding awareness campaigns for programme participants; act as the reporting avenue for safeguarding concerns/violations; lead the process of ensuring safeguarding risk management is done and safeguarding indicators are mainstreamed in programme design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and partnerships; lead the case management process ensuring timely reporting of incidents to following the BI SOP for external reporting; ensure confidential investigations are done in a timely fashion following a risk assessment of cases; ensure disciplinary actions are implemented and documented by HR, and provide victim/survivor support completing appropriate follow up as per the prescribed guidelines.

 

The incumbent shall represent BRAC Ghana in Safeguarding networks and other relevant external forums, prepare high-quality communications and reports for various mediums such as the organisational Annual Report, and others as needed.

 

The ideal candidate will maintain the highest ethical standards, strong interpersonal, communication, and training skills, able to build up trusted relationships and influence a range of internal stakeholders and partners across locations and programmes, together with proven experience and skills to deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential issues and champion best practice.

 

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual strategic plan and budgeting process for the Safeguarding unit, monitoring expenditure and follow up actions with support from the Regional and Head Office Safeguarding units;
• Lead the implementation of the 06 Safeguarding and sub-set of policies by training the country leads of programmes/departments, leads and build up a pool of Safeguarding Champions to ensure 100% staff, partners, volunteers, consultants and service providers receive training and refreshers on the safeguarding policies.
• Ensure the country management and programme leads champion safeguarding;
  Act as the primary reporting avenue for safeguarding related concerns/violations and be the key resource for victims/survivors, ensuring their safety, security and providing support services in line with a survivor-centered approach;
• Conduct safeguarding risk assessment and integrate safeguarding measures in programmes; and operations with support from the Regional and Head Office Safeguarding units;
  Lead case management of safeguarding violations ensuring that BRAC Ghana meets its donor obligations to report safeguarding violations without delay;
• Develop capacity of staff to conduct sensitive investigations and produce high quality investigation reports, maintaining confidential investigation case files;
• Ensure organizational reporting and response mechanisms are functional, practical and community-friendly; 
  Lead the process of identifying, mapping and regularly updating local support services available to victims/survivors across the country in all the regions where programmes operate.
• Maintain the online safeguarding case management system, reviewing incidents submitted and ensure timely follow-up actions;
• Prepare quarterly reports of reported cases for reporting to BI management;
• Review monitoring and audit review findings and address gap areas;
• Create impactful presentations for senior management on reported cases and trend analysis;
  Participate in program design meetings and kick-off workshops to facilitate inclusion of risks, planning and strategy with regard to safeguarding;
• Represent BRAC Ghana at external meetings (i.e., Safeguarding cluster/network groups);
• Supervise the officers/interns who will be working in the Safeguarding unit, providing them effective supervision and mentoring so that they have a positive learning experience.

 

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Gender and Women’s Studies, Development Studies, International Development, Anthropology, Economics or any relevant discipline.

 

Required Skills, Competencies & Knowledge:

• Excellent technical knowledge in safeguarding.
• Experience of implementing safeguarding policies and practices.
• Ability to build trust among stakeholders to report safeguarding violations.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and sensitivity.
• Knowledge of international standards of safeguarding and ability to implement best practices.
• Experience of conducting complex and sensitive safeguarding investigations and preparing investigation reports and guiding other teams to do so.
• Ability to work strategically and practically with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Experience of designing and delivering training and capable of delivering messages appropriately to a variety of audiences.
• Clear communication and public speaking skills.
• Capable of working both individually and as part of a team.
• Excellent relationship management skills and ability to communicate in all forms (written, verbal, negotiation, presentation skills).
• Ability to prioritize and deal with competing demands to deliver results.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills.

·        Experience Requirements:  

• At least 7 years of experience, 3 years being in the areas of safeguarding, protection, gender or GBV in any reputed organization.

 

About BRAC International:

BRAC International (BI), a leading non-profit organization, is on a mission to empower people and communities facing poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice. Our vision is to create a world free from exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realise their potential. We design proven, scalable solutions that equip people with the support and confidence they need to achieve their potential.

 

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 and over the last five decades has grown to become one of the world’s largest non-governmental organisations (NGOs), reaching over 100 million people. We started our first international operation by venturing into Afghanistan in 2002, building on lessons from our work in Bangladesh to support a nation devastated by war. Currently operating in 16 countries across Asia and Africa. Born, proven and led in the Global South, BRAC International brings a unique Southern perspective and commitment to continuous learning, providing a depth of insight, experience and evidence to meet the needs of diverse communities with humility and courage across Asia and Africa. To learn more about BRAC International, please visit (www.bracinternational.org.com)

 

Our Core Values:

Integrity: We approach our work with honesty and integrity.

Innovation: We innovate and iterate to improve our impact.

Inclusiveness: We foster inclusion to reach those who need it most

Effectiveness: We strive for effectiveness to better serve people in poverty

 

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application process to grab your dream opportunity!

 

External candidates Please apply through direct link- https://career44.sapsf.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=1470&company=brac

 

Internal candidates are recommended to apply with their latest Resume including all job assignments in detail and a cover letter mentioning core competence and career aspiration with BRAC PIN and email to internal.bi@brac.net copying their immediate reporting manager.

 

 

Please mention the name of the position and AD# BI 41/25 in the subject bar.

 

Application deadline: 7 July 2025

 

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation - regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure include extensive background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding to the fullest extent.  

 

“BRAC International is an equal opportunities employer”