Safeguarding and PSHEA Officer Job at Plan international
JOB ALERT: PLAN INTERNATIONAL IS RECRUITING
Position: Safeguarding and PSHEA Officer
Organisation: Plan International
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Employment Type: Fixed-Term
Closing Date: 7 November 2026
ABOUT THE ROLE
Plan International is seeking a qualified Safeguarding and PSHEA Officer to support the implementation, monitoring, and compliance of safeguarding policies, standards, and procedures across its Country Office, programmes, and partner organisations.
The successful candidate will provide technical guidance, coordinate safeguarding training and audits, support safe programming, and ensure that safeguarding concerns are appropriately reported, documented, escalated, and referred.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
▪️ Deliver safeguarding and PSHEA training for staff, partners, visitors, and relevant stakeholders.
▪️ Develop and disseminate safeguarding awareness and information materials.
▪️ Support safeguarding spot checks, annual audits, and corrective action plans.
▪️ Integrate safeguarding standards into programme design and implementation.
▪️ Coordinate the reporting, documentation, escalation, and referral of safeguarding concerns.
▪️ Maintain accessible safeguarding reporting and referral pathways.
▪️ Identify and mitigate safeguarding risks, including online and digital risks.
▪️ Monitor safeguarding implementation across departments, field offices, and partners.
▪️ Maintain records and coordinate annual safeguarding standards self-assessments.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must possess:
▪️ A university degree or equivalent in Education, Social Sciences, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
▪️ At least 4 years of relevant experience as a Safeguarding Officer within an INGO, particularly in safeguarding and PSHEA policy development, implementation, and monitoring.
▪️ Technical knowledge or experience in protection, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), or gender-related programming is highly desirable.
▪️ Strong writing, communication, interpersonal, and networking skills.
▪️ Knowledge of the Nigerian Child Rights Act, Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act (VAPP), child protection, and GBV policies and practices.
▪️ Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a survivor-focused safeguarding approach.
▪️ Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and cover letter in English through the official application portal.
Applicants must address the requirements of the role in their cover letter.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Plan International does not request payment from candidates during recruitment. Pre-employment safeguarding checks will apply.
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