Safeguarding Senior Technical Specialist/Expert

The Senior Technical Specialist and Senior Technical Expert (Principal Consultant) roles sit within the technical team at SDDirect, a cutting edge and growing international social development organisation. These are senior-level technical leadership roles in a leading international consultancy and research organisation in the field of social development. The roles will be a permanent position. These positions will play a key role in a senior staff consultant position with the SDDirect Technical Team delivering technical work across our safeguarding portfolio and beyond. This will include desk-based and in-country work, such as supporting programme design and providing technical assistance.

Person Specification

Essential:  A university degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. international development, politics, political economy, human rights, public administration, public policy, sociology, gender studies, etc.) or equivalent  Relevant experience (at least 7 years for Senior Technical Specialist level or at least 10 years for Senior Technical Expert level) with some international/overseas experience) related to safeguarding in developing countries, working with multilateral, bilateral or non-governmental development organisations  Strong understanding of safeguarding, gender equality and social inclusion issues Experience in implementing international development contracts on behalf of a multilateral or bilateral organisations  Experience in providing capacity development support to a range of audiences on safeguarding  Excellent written, verbal and presentational skills and an ability to communicate complex ideas to a range of audiences  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills  Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines  Demonstrated analytical skills  A clear commitment to human rights, gender equality and social justice  A self-starter and strong team player  Fluency in written and spoken English  Ability to travel internationally and to work legally in the UK.

Desirable:  Experience of case handling and investigations  Relevant skills and experience working in one or more of the following thematic areas:  Inclusive economic development  Governance and inclusive services  Security, justice and peace-building  Gender-Based Violence  Experience of working in a consultancy role or as an employee of a donor agency, development finance institution or multilateral development organisation  Good public speaking, networking and representational skills  Group and process facilitation skills  Fluency in other languages spoken in Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East/North Africa and/or South Asia.
How to apply

To apply If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, please email your tailored CV with a cover letter by email to jobs@sddirect.org.uk. We will be reviewing these on a rolling basis. Use this email subject line: ‘Safeguarding Role – Your Name’. SDDirect welcomes applicants from overseas or the UK for these roles. Social Development Direct’s organisational vision is a just and equal world founded on gender equality and social inclusion. Our mission is to provide excellence in social development to support policies, laws, social norms and institutions that advance social, economic and political justice for all. We are committed to creating a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace and welcome people from minority backgrounds to apply. We are also open to applications from candidates looking to work part-time. Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis. Please let us know if you would require any assistance to attend the interview or complete an assessment. Due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.