Job Detail

In countries affected by conflict and war, Women for Women International (WfWI) supports the most marginalized women to earn and save money, improve health and well-being, influence decisions in their home and community and connect to networks for support. By utilizing skills, knowledge, and resources, she is able to create sustainable change for herself, her family, and community.

Since 1993, Women for Women International (WfWI) has helped nearly 447,000 marginalized women in countries affected by war and conflict. We directly work with women in eight countries (including Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda and South Sudan.), offering support, tools, and access to life-changing skills to move from crisis and poverty to stability and economic self-sufficiency.

Purpose of the Role

The Safeguarding Coordinator is responsible for leading and overseeing the safeguarding commitments and procedures across all WfWI Afghanistan offices. They will ensure that the safeguarding policies and practices align with global standards and organizational priorities. This includes acting as the focal point for safeguarding concerns, overseeing staff training, ensuring compliance with safeguarding protocols, and managing the response and resolution of safeguarding cases in a survivor-centered manner.

The Safeguarding Coordinator will work closely with the Senior Management Team (SMT), program staff, and external partners to ensure the safe delivery of programs and maintain a safeguarding culture throughout the organization.

Engagement

            •           Serve as the focal point for safeguarding matters and concerns within the Afghanistan Country Office.

            •           Ensure that all new staff, volunteers, associates, and partners receive safeguarding inductions, ensuring compliance with WfWI’s safeguarding policies.

            •           Collaborate with program teams to disseminate safeguarding materials and information to staff, participants, and community members.

            •           Support the implementation of safeguarding strategies and communication plans.

            •           Provide advice and support on safeguarding issues to all staff and relevant stakeholders.

Reporting and Response

            •           Act as the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns and manage all safeguarding case reports.

            •           Oversee and maintain safeguarding records and ensure they are up-to-date, confidential, and accessible only to authorized personnel.

            •           Ensure that safeguarding concerns are addressed promptly and that survivors receive necessary support throughout the reporting and investigation processes.

            •           Manage case investigations with a survivor-centered approach, ensuring confidentiality and sensitivity throughout the process.

            •           Communicate critical safeguarding cases to the SMT and the Executive Director for immediate action.

Delivery

All our staff are required to adhere to WfWI’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies and to our organizational values: Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, Resilience.

            •           Lead the delivery of all safeguarding initiatives, ensuring that safeguarding policies and practices are integrated into all aspects of WfWI’s operations.

            •           Develop and conduct regular safeguarding training and workshops for all staff, including program participants.

            •           Collaborate with external safeguarding networks and organizations to stay updated on safeguarding best practices and to share WfWI’s experiences and learning.

            •           Ensure safeguarding risk assessments are regularly conducted for all program activities.

            •           Work with program teams to ensure that safeguarding is included in project design, implementation, and evaluation processes.         

Other Responsibilities

All our staff are required to adhere to WfWI’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies and to our organizational values: Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, Resilience.

Participate in external networks to strengthen WfWI’s safeguarding initiatives and support the development of new safeguarding policies.

Ensure with Administrative, Communication and Reporting Officer the effective dissemination and communication of general information to all staff as required.

Leadership Principles                                 Organizational Values

Decisive                                                                       Empowerment

Accountable                                                                Integrity            

Courageous                                                                 Respect

Adaptable                                                                   Resilience         

Inclusive