Global Safeguarding Advisor

Location: Dublin or the UK

Join GOAL as our Global Safeguarding Advisor and play a pivotal role in protecting vulnerable communities across 14 countries. This is a unique opportunity to lead the implementation of safeguarding strategies that prevent harm and uphold dignity in humanitarian settings. You’ll provide expert guidance, foster safe environments, and support global teams and partners in building robust safeguarding systems. If you're passionate about creating safer, more inclusive spaces and have experience in safeguarding within diverse cultural contexts, we want to hear from you. Be part of a mission-driven organization committed to equity, inclusion, and lasting impact.

About Us

GOAL has responded to the world’s major humanitarian crises since its founding in 1977, working with vulnerable communities in 15 countries across the globe with a dedicated team of 3,500 personnel. While GOAL continues to be an agile first-responder to humanitarian crises, it is also committed to working with vulnerable communities to help them survive crises and support them on the road to recovery.

Job Purpose

The Global Safeguarding Advisor oversees the implementation of the safeguarding policies and guidelines, including the Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy, Child Protection Policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) Policy, and the Code of Conduct, with the aim of creating a working environment free from SEAH of children or adults perpetrated by GOAL or its representatives. The aim of the role is to address and limit risks of abuse and harm directly or indirectly created by GOAL’s presence.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Developing and updating the global safeguarding strategy and driving operational implementation;
• Advising on a variety of contexts (including cultures, countries and partners);
• Implementing safeguarding best practice which is legally compliant;
• Organising learning and development opportunities.

Prevention

• Provide strategic vision and leadership on Safeguarding;
• Improve the effectiveness of SEA prevention, detection, mitigation, and response;
• Support country offices in developing and implementing cross-departmental annual Safeguarding Action Plans;
• Lead GOAL’s global Safeguarding focal point network;

Fostering a safe environment

• Represent GOAL in networks and professional groups;
• Support safeguarding focal points to develop community engagement plans;
• Support implementing Partners in developing and strengthening their safeguarding systems and processes;
• Engage with the communications function to develop case studies and human interest stories related to Safeguarding and Protection.

Responding to concerns

• Support the investigation team to carry out high-quality, lawful investigations at GOAL sites worldwide;
• Provide advice and guidance on SEA allegations;
• Build trust across the organisation so that stakeholders (including survivors) feel empowered to report concerns;
• Ensure that appropriate records are maintained on SEA, accidents, and harm, suitable for admission in legal proceedings;

Skills & Qualifications:

• Demonstrable experience in safeguarding and working with children, young people and/or adults who are vulnerable;( Clear interest in working to prevent SEA)
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills, including experience in the design and delivery of training programmes;
• Experience in a similar Global role Ideally with an INGO or similar organisation
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and cultures;
• demonstrated integrity, diplomacy, professionalism, reliability and resilience;

We strongly encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single requirement listed. At GOAL we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please just contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment.hq@goal.ie