Job Title: Safeguarding Liaison Officer
Organisation: Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University has been renewed for a second phase from 2023 to 2034. The second phase will offer 1000 scholarships to young African women and men who are admitted to both the Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Programmes at Makerere University’s Main Campus. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program aims to deepen inclusive University education and empower young people to transform into leaders who will make meaningful contributions to national and regional development.
Job Summary: The Safeguarding Liaison Officer shall advance safeguarding at the Program level and, in liaison with the Office of the Dean of Students, at the University level.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Program-level
- Coordinate awareness-creation/enhancement activities for Mastercard Foundation Scholars and Program Staff on safeguarding and their roles and responsibilities.
- Prepare Program-level incident reports
- Implement, monitor and report on the utilization of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program safeguarding checklist
- Support the Senior Communication Officer to prepare evidence-based communications regarding safeguarding incidences at the University
- Consolidate all safeguarding risks or incidences reported by Mastercard Foundation Scholars and Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Staff into the online Program monitoring system In liaison with the Office of the Dean of Students;
- Coordinate activities to create and enhance awareress among students, staff, and partners about roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.
- Co-ordinate the engagements of the Makerere University Safeguarding Champions.
- Co-ordinate regular safeguarding risk mapping and situation analysis for Makerere University
- Establish and manage the risk management register in liaison with support services units
- Establish monitoring mechanisms to track the effectiveness of Safeguarding initiatives
- Establish and update the University incidence register an prepare incident reports for University Management to consider
- Support monitoring the implementation and review of the Makerere University Safeguarding policy
- Support the operations of the Makerere University Safeguarding Steer Committee
- In liaison with the Gender Mainstreaming Department;
- Manage the MakSafeSpace Safeguarding e-reporting syster and liaise with mandated units to address different safeguarding concerns
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- At least a Master’s Degree in any of the Humanities or Natural Sciences disciplines from a recognized University
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University
- A Diploma/Certificate in safeguarding principles and practices in higher education
- A postgraduate qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation or Project planning
- and Management is an added advantage
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, and other digital tools such as programmes and software for record-keeping and monitoring vi. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Strong ethical standards and a commitment to promoting a safe and incliusive environment.
- Empathy and active listening skills, with the ability to support individuals in distress.
- Excellent analytic, communication, interpersonal, writing, collaboration, problem-solving, planning/organizing, and facilitation skills
- At least 5 years’ experience in advancing gender, safety and well-being equality, social protection, and advocacy for young people in higher education institutions.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should submit their application letter, curriculum vitae, Certificates, and Transcripts, giving full details of applicants’ qualifications, skills, and work experience. They should indicate three references and provide full contact details via the link below.
Applicants should make sure to upload reference letters from 2 referees.
Deadline: 11th April, 2025, at 5:00pm EAT.
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