Safeguarding Officer

Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Kenya

About Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Kenya

The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) is a membership-based pan-African Non-Governmental Organisation that operates through 34 National Chapters in sub-Saharan Africa to promote girls’ and women’s education. FAWE’s vision, mission and goal are all resolute on the well-being of girls’ education. In order to accomplish its mission of ‘promoting gender equity and equality in education in Africa’ FAWE uses a holistic four-pronged approach.

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Safeguarding Officer

Purpose of the Job

FAWE Kenya is seeking to recruit a Safeguarding Officer who will be responsible for ensuring the safety, protection, and well-being of out-of-school youth, young women, refugees, persons with disabilities, employees, participants and partners. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this role is essential in developing, implementing, and monitoring safeguarding policies, systems, and practices within programmes. The Safeguarding Officer will work closely with staff, partners, and communities to create a safe and supportive environment for all.

Qualifications and competences:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Gender and Development studies, Anthropology, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
  • Valid Certificate of Good Conduct.
  • At least 3 years of experience in safeguarding, child protection, or related roles, with experience in the education or development sector being highly desirable.
  • Strong knowledge of safeguarding standards and best practices, including child protection, gender-based violence, and vulnerable adult protection.
  • Experience in designing and delivering safeguarding trainings for diverse audiences.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with individuals at all levels
  • Strong organizational and report writing skills.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and representation skills.
  • Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in working with various databases as well as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Good organizational, analytical, and programmatic reporting skills.
  • Strong organizational, planning, prioritization, and execution skills and the ability to take accountability for results and achievement of objectives

 

Method of Application

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, academic and Professional certificates, and three professional references as One PDF document to recruitment@fawe.co.ke not later than 23rd October 2026 at 5:00pm.

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