Head of Child Protection and Safeguarding Job in Tanzania – Plan International (Apply by Oct 24, 2024) - Electrotza.com

Job Title: Head of Child Protection and Safeguarding

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Company: Plan International
Closing Date: 24th October 2024

About Plan International

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power of every child and strive to tackle the root causes of poverty, violence, and discrimination that often hold them back—especially for girls. With over 85 years of experience in 80+ countries, we work to create a just world that supports the rights of children from birth to adulthood.

Role Purpose

The Head of Child Protection and Safeguarding is responsible for providing technical expertise in child protection programming and safeguarding at Plan International Tanzania. This role will design sustainable strategies, provide continuous support to child protection projects, create partnerships, and engage in national-level advocacy. The position works closely with the Business Development Team on Protection from Violence programming and contributes to fundraising efforts.

This role reports to the Team Leader Program Quality and is based in the Country Office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement integrated child protection strategies in programming.
• Conduct child protection and safeguarding assessments and mapping exercises.
• Collaborate with MERL and other teams to monitor child-friendly safeguarding mechanisms.
• Develop and disseminate communication materials on child protection and safeguarding.
• Contextualize tools, policies, and curriculums for the Tanzanian context.
• Support community prevention mechanisms and guide partners in safeguarding risk assessments.
• Provide advice and support in managing alleged safeguarding cases involving Plan staff, partners, or visitors.
• Represent Plan International Tanzania in external safeguarding forums and inter-agency task forces.
• Lead the completion of annual safeguarding self-assessments for all offices.
• Design project proposals in the child protection program in coordination with the Business Development Unit.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in child protection and safeguarding.
• Proven expertise in program design, project management, and partnerships.
• Experience in fundraising and grant proposal development.
• Strong communication and advocacy skills.
• Familiarity with safeguarding policies and guidelines.

Equal Opportunity & Safeguarding

Plan International is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We ensure equal opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Application Process

A range of pre-employment checks will be conducted as part of Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

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