BRAC International is inviting applications from qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Officer, Safeguarding in Kigali, Rwanda.
The successful candidate will support the implementation of safeguarding policies, procedures and activities across BRAC Rwanda. The role focuses on protecting vulnerable adults and children participating in the organization’s programmes, promoting a safe working environment and ensuring that staff and associated personnel uphold the highest ethical standards.
This opportunity is suitable for professionals with experience in child and adult safeguarding, protection, gender or Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and a strong understanding of safeguarding practices in organizational and programme settings.
About the Position
The Officer, Safeguarding will be part of BRAC Rwanda’s central safeguarding team and will support the Safeguarding Manager in implementing safeguarding-related activities.
The role involves strengthening the organization’s capacity to apply safeguarding policies and procedures that meet international standards while remaining relevant to the local context.
The officer will also help integrate safeguarding measures into programme design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and partnerships. Additional responsibilities include conducting needs assessments, supporting staff training and preparing safeguarding communications and reports for internal and external meetings.
The ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal, communication and training skills, together with the ability to handle sensitive issues appropriately and promote safeguarding best practices across different teams and locations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Safeguarding Implementation and Capacity Development
- Support the Safeguarding Manager in implementing safeguarding activities across BRAC Rwanda.
- Deliver safeguarding training to country teams.
- Support teams in conducting safeguarding risk assessments.
- Help integrate safeguarding measures into programmes and operations.
- Support capacity development activities for local partners.
- Strengthen the capacity of safeguarding champions through awareness sessions and information exchange.
- Share safeguarding-related updates, monthly reports, support requirements and new initiatives across departments and regions.
2. Survivor Support and Referral Systems
- Support the safeguarding team in identifying, mapping and regularly updating local support services available to survivors.
- Maintain documentation of BRAC International-wide support services.
- Help establish and strengthen survivor referral systems within BRAC programmes.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate support services are identified and documented.
3. Policy Implementation and Compliance
- Support the Safeguarding Manager in promoting and implementing safeguarding policies among team members.
- Encourage compliance with safeguarding standards in all organizational activities.
- Work with stakeholders to ensure identified risks and gaps are addressed appropriately and on time.
- Coordinate with safeguarding focal persons to address and report concerns regarding safeguarding failures.
- Help ensure that safeguarding reporting mechanisms are known and used by all relevant personnel.
4. Reporting, Documentation and Coordination
- Prepare technical reports in line with work plans and established deadlines.
- Ensure activities are accurately documented through reliable and verifiable reporting systems.
- Maintain and regularly update safeguarding risk registers and databases.
- Support safeguarding coordination meetings.
- Organize training and capacity-building activities involving partners, staff and field teams.
- Maintain confidentiality and the security of everyone involved when handling incidents.
Safeguarding Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Promote the safety of team members and programme participants against harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation.
- Provide support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding to help establish a safe working environment.
- Promote safeguarding policies among team members and support their consistent implementation.
- Follow established safeguarding reporting procedures whenever a reportable incident occurs.
- Encourage others to report safeguarding concerns through the appropriate mechanisms.
- Promote a culture of safeguarding, compliance and continuous improvement within the grants management team.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Performance will be assessed based on the following areas:
- Authentic data and information collected from different regions.
- Identification and documentation of best practices across regions.
- Systematic coordination among multiple stakeholders across districts.
- Effective communication, networking and alliance building.
- Timely support to regions requiring assistance.
Academic Qualifications
Applicants must hold:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Gender Studies, Law, Sociology, Human Rights or another relevant discipline.
Required Skills, Competencies and Knowledge
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Excellent understanding of safeguarding activities in programme design, implementation and assessment across different contexts and geographical locations.
- Knowledge of safeguarding approaches for programme and organizational interventions.
- Clear communication and public speaking skills, with the ability to deliver messages appropriately to different audiences.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong prioritization skills and the ability to manage competing demands.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to understand people objectively and without bias.
- Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Required Work Experience
Applicants must have:
- 2–3 years of relevant experience in child or adult safeguarding, protection, gender or Gender-Based Violence (GBV) within a reputable organization.
How to Apply
Qualified and interested candidates should submit their application documents by email.
Application Email: sbirwanda.recruitment@brac.net
Applicants are required to prepare the following:
- Updated Resume/CV.
- Signed cover letter.
- Supporting documents.
- Brief academic background.
- Career summary.
- Core competencies.
- Notarized copies of academic qualifications and professional certifications.
Important Application Instructions:
- Combine all application documents into one single PDF file.
- Send the PDF to sbirwanda.recruitment@brac.net.
- Clearly mention Officer, Safeguarding in the email subject line.
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026.
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