CAMFED (Campaign for Female Education) is a multi-award winning, international non-profit organization with a mission to multiply educational opportunities for girls and empower young women to step up as leaders in sub-Saharan Africa.

CAMFED (the Campaign for Female Education) is internationally recognized as a leader in girls’ education, for its child protection policy and practice, and as a voice for girls’ education and women’s empowerment at the highest levels. Founded in 1993, CAMFED supports girls throughout their primary and secondary school years and supports women to transition to productive and fulfilling livelihoods and onto leadership, as role models, activists, and philanthropists. CAMFED operates in Ghana, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Malawi. CAMFED began working in Malawi in 2009, and is currently operating in all the districts, working closely with the Ministry of Education.

CAMFED Association, women are leading action on the big challenges their communities face – from girls’ exclusion to climate change. This unique pan-African network of teachers, nurses, doctors, sustainable agriculture experts and entrepreneurs numbers is growing every year as more girls complete school and join them. Nicholas Kristof, writing in the New York Times, described CAMFED’s model as ‘a perpetual motion machine… a virtuous cycle that grows over time.’

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CAMFED Association, trustees and partners, you can catalyze the power of the most vulnerable girls and young women to create the future they imagine — for themselves, for their communities, and for Africa.

Specific Accountabilities

• Policy Management and implementation 
• Review, update, and implement safeguarding policies
• Enhance reporting channels and response plans for safeguarding concerns
• Develop annual safeguarding plans
• Ensure policies comply with data protection and confidentiality regulations

Capacity Building

• Design and deliver safeguarding training for staff, stakeholders, and partners
• Ensure understanding of safeguarding policies and conduct expectations
• Develop and share awareness materials and support community learning

 

Promoting Safe Environments

• Raise awareness and coordinate with various committees and authorities
• Monitor and assess safeguarding practices and implement improvements

Case Management

• Serves as a key contact for safeguarding concerns and provide support and advice in consultation with the National Director
• Investigate safeguarding violations and facilitate appropriate referrals and follow-ups

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Monitoring and Continuous Quality Improvement 

• Report on safeguarding indicators and suggest improvements
• Track and evaluate safeguarding practices, maintaining confidentiality

Strategic Partnerships

• Identify and maintain relationships with relevant service providers and authorities to ensure appropriate referrals and linkages, including developing and maintaining a directory
• Represent CAMFED and contribute in relevant expert groups/communities of practice with a view to ongoing strengthening of Safeguarding in CAMFED

Person specification

• 5 years’ experience of working in Safeguarding
• Bachelor’s degree in social science / Gender and Development /Sociology/community Psychology or equivalent degree in other relevant fields with relevant skill and proven expertise of Safeguarding in recent roles in development sector
• Demonstrable experience in Child Protection and safeguarding
• Demonstrable interest in working to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse
• Demonstrable interest in working with young people and communities

Essential 

• The ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle highly sensitive information discreetly
• The ability to demonstrate integrity throughout a decision-making process
• The ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships and to work in an inclusive and collaborative manner with internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation
• Strong facilitation and training skills

The duties and responsibilities in this role profile are not exhaustive and are subject to change following the needs of the organization.  A job profile needs to be flexible enough to allow us to be adaptive as an organisation.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at CAMFED

CAMFED is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those from marginalised communities.