Website BRAC International
- Joining BRAC International means being part of a globally recognized non-governmental organization committed to eradicating exploitation and inequality. As a leader in implementing evidence-based programs, BRAC empowers underprivileged communities across low-income countries, even in conflict and post-disaster contexts. Ranked as the world’s top NGO multiple times, BRAC operates under the vision of enabling every individual to achieve their full potential.
- BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania, a branch of this esteemed organization, began its operations in 2006 with a focus on agriculture, youth and women empowerment, food security, and livelihood. Currently, in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, BRAC International is embarking on a mission to positively impact 1.2 million adolescent girls and young women, along with millions of others across East and West Africa.
- The urgency to support adolescent girls and young women, particularly those in poverty, has been magnified by global crises such as the ongoing pandemic. Through scalable and sustainable development approaches, BRAC aims to empower these individuals, enabling them to realize their potential, secure livelihoods, and advocate for their rights.
- BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania is now seeking dedicated individuals to fill the position of Safeguarding Officer. Based in Dodoma/Singida, the Safeguarding Officer will play a crucial role in upholding BRAC’s commitment to protecting vulnerable adults and children participating in its programs, ensuring a safe working environment for staff, and enforcing the highest ethical standards across all operations.
- Key responsibilities of the role include implementing safeguarding policies, training staff and creating a pool of coaches, acting as a secondary reporting avenue for safeguarding-related issues, conducting threat assessments, ensuring timely reporting of safeguarding violations, and providing survivor support services. Additionally, the Safeguarding Officer will be involved in capacity building, mapping support services, maintaining online safeguarding systems, and participating in program design meetings.
- Applicants for this position should have at least three years of relevant experience in Human Resource Management and safeguarding within an international development context.
- They should demonstrate expertise in areas such as protection, gender, or GBV, along with excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Moreover, candidates should possess the ability to build trust, maintain confidentiality, and work effectively under pressure.
- Educational requirements include a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in relevant fields such as Sociology, Gender and Women’s Studies, Human Resource Management, Development Studies, or Anthropology.
- If you believe you are the right fit for this position, please send your CV along with a letter of interest detailing your qualifications and experience to bimcf.tanzania@brac.net. The deadline for applications is April 24, 2024.
- At BRAC, we are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Our recruitment process includes thorough background checks and a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of misconduct or exploitation. We are an equal opportunities employer, and our values are integrated into our Performance Management System, ensuring a culture of accountability and transparency.
To apply for this job email your details to bimcf.tanzania@brac.net