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Job Title:   Integrity and Safeguarding Coordinator

Organisation: War Child Holland (WCH)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Programme Implementation Manager

Salary: UGX 5,463,120 – 7,476,656 per month

About the Company:

War Child Holland (WCH) is an independent and impartial international non-governmental organization, investing in a peaceful future for children and young people affected by armed conflict. War Child is a dynamic organization with a lot of room for creativity, inspiration and self-initiative from employees. We strive to empower children and young people while enabling adults to bring about positive and lasting change in the lives of conflict-affected children and young people.

Job Summary:   The I&S Coordinator will lead the safeguarding portfolio of the country office comprising of: prevention activities, extensive training in country of staff, partners and volunteers; increase awareness of safeguarding amongst staff, Programme participants, and in the community ; coordinate safeguarding compliance.

They will be lead the facilitation of the Case Management Committee (CMC) at Country level, case reports (action plan, follow up), as well as coordination of the Safeguarding Self-Assessment tool.

The I&S Coordinator will act as the ‘go to’ person for staff, volunteers, partners, any representatives and community members reporting concerns – these may include all forms of misconduct, abuse, harassment and sexual exploitation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Awareness: Ensuring that all War Child representatives are aware of the high standards of behaviour and conduct expected of them to protect children, youth, and adults from any form of abuse and exploitation in their private and working lives.
• Prevention: Ensuring, through awareness and good practice that staff and those who work with War Child minimise the risks of any form of abuse and exploitation including but by no means limited to conducting relevant vetting and background checks of staff as part of their recruitment process according to appropriate Human Resource (HR) procedures.
• Reporting: Ensuring that all staff and those who work with War Child are clear on what steps to take when suspicions or concerns arise regarding allegations of abuse or exploitation in line with the SpeakUp! Policy.
• Responding: Ensuring that for any reported breach/issue/concern immediate action is taken within 24 hours in line with our detailed SOPs. Essential principles of case management such as the survivor-centered approach apply for any issue addressed ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the child, youth or adult involved.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Postgraduate diploma in Community Development, Education, Child Protection, Psychology, Social Sciences or equivalent.
• Degree in Community Development, Education, Child Protection, Psychology, Social Sciences or equivalent demonstrable experience in relevant fields (social work, community development)
• A master’s degree in any of the above is an added advantage
• At least 5 years of relevant field work experience (including work with conflict-affected groups)
• Previous experience working with children/refuges/vulnerable populations
• Always discrete
• Empathetic
• An excellent listener
• Dedicated
• A skilled facilitator
• Able to recognize bias

How to Apply:

All interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply online at the link below. Make sure to upload your English CV (maximum of two pages) and cover letter.

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Deadline: 7th February 2025.

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