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England, United Kingdom

London

London Area, United Kingdom

The Safeguarding Resource and Support Hub Eastern Europe (RSH EE) was established as part of the UK Disasters and Emergency Committee’s (DEC) response to the war on Ukraine. Initial research identified specific safeguarding risks and needs, including the prevalence and elevated safeguarding risks of certain refugee groups including persons with disabilities. Working as the technical lead, duties include:- Development of a regional strategy on disability inclusion for RSH EE- Development… Show more The Safeguarding Resource and Support Hub Eastern Europe (RSH EE) was established as part of the UK Disasters and Emergency Committee’s (DEC) response to the war on Ukraine. Initial research identified specific safeguarding risks and needs, including the prevalence and elevated safeguarding risks of certain refugee groups including persons with disabilities. Working as the technical lead, duties include:- Development of a regional strategy on disability inclusion for RSH EE- Development and publication of a regional literature review- Design and production of accessible tools and guidance for civil society organisations working on the humanitarian response.- Technical support to Hub leads in Moldovia, Poland and Romania- Development and facilitation of a series of webinars on disability inclusive safeguarding - Provide technical backstopping on disability inclusion for the RSH EE Helpdesk Show less

Working with 11 consortium partners across six-programme countries as the Global Safeguarding Lead on the DFID funded Disability Inclusive Development (DID) programme to set, implement and monitor minimum safeguarding guidelines, systems, and procedures for the programme. Main duties and responsibilities:- Safeguarding assessment with DID partners - meeting DFIDs enhanced safeguarding standards.- Establish and coordinate DID Global Safeguarding Network.- Capacity building of… Show more Working with 11 consortium partners across six-programme countries as the Global Safeguarding Lead on the DFID funded Disability Inclusive Development (DID) programme to set, implement and monitor minimum safeguarding guidelines, systems, and procedures for the programme. Main duties and responsibilities:- Safeguarding assessment with DID partners - meeting DFIDs enhanced safeguarding standards.- Establish and coordinate DID Global Safeguarding Network.- Capacity building of consortium partners including reviewing key implementation tools for safeguarding such as global risk register, reporting and response protocols.- Development of an overarching best practice approach to safeguarding.- Development and delivery of safeguarding training (in-country and Headquarters level’s).- Lead on case management of serious safeguarding incidents. - Ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the DID safeguarding approach including DFID reporting. Show less

Global

- Supported WAGGGS to develop a revised safeguarding approach and new safeguarding policy - approved by the WAGGGS World Board in June 2022.- Supported the role out of the global policy through training senior leads and the WAGGGS Global Board.

Global

Providing case management support for Safeguarding Advisors/Gender team in-country (Rwanda, Malawi, Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia and India). Overseeing the global safeguarding self-assessment process. Providing technical expertise into due diligence processes for new investors and partnerships, providing support and advise on the development of new partner safeguarding agreements.Supporting the recruitment process for global and in-country safeguarding teams.Girl Effect is a… Show more Providing case management support for Safeguarding Advisors/Gender team in-country (Rwanda, Malawi, Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia and India). Overseeing the global safeguarding self-assessment process. Providing technical expertise into due diligence processes for new investors and partnerships, providing support and advise on the development of new partner safeguarding agreements.Supporting the recruitment process for global and in-country safeguarding teams.Girl Effect is a creative social business determined to positively impact the lives of adolescent girls and break the cycle of intergenerational poverty. Girl Effect work at the cutting edge of the international development and media sectors, and are building a culture that is entrepreneurial and fast-paced. Show less

Brighton, England, United Kingdom

Co-Lead on War Child’s first global safeguarding policy review to assess practice against international safeguarding standards. Activities included: - Development of assessment framework - Development of data collection tools - Identification of good safeguarding practice, gaps in policy and procedures, and key recommendations - Presentation of review findings to senior leadership The review provided War Child with practical, user-friendly, and detailed findings which has… Show more Co-Lead on War Child’s first global safeguarding policy review to assess practice against international safeguarding standards. Activities included: - Development of assessment framework - Development of data collection tools - Identification of good safeguarding practice, gaps in policy and procedures, and key recommendations - Presentation of review findings to senior leadership The review provided War Child with practical, user-friendly, and detailed findings which has enabled them to develop tailored action plans for each country office and their head office and has already seen the organisation invest significantly more safeguarding resources where it is needed most. Between February and May 2022, we were contracted again by War Child UK to revise the global organisations Safeguarding Policy. Working with War Child UK and War Child Holland, we ensured policy and Code of Conduct alignment across the organisation and adherence to international safeguarding standards.Throughout both assignments at War Child UK, I provided weekly mentoring support to the Global Safeguarding Lead. Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

Safeguarding Resource & Support Hub (on behalf of Sightsavers)1) Inclusive Safeguarding Research, Jan - March 2021- Rapid sector mapping of Networks working on Inclusive Safeguarding.- Primary research exploring the challenges faced by Organisations of People with Disabilities in implementing safeguarding standards and what support is needed from the sector to improve and promote inclusive safeguarding practices.2) Inclusive Safeguarding Tools & Guidance Development, Sept-Dec… Show more Safeguarding Resource & Support Hub (on behalf of Sightsavers)1) Inclusive Safeguarding Research, Jan - March 2021- Rapid sector mapping of Networks working on Inclusive Safeguarding.- Primary research exploring the challenges faced by Organisations of People with Disabilities in implementing safeguarding standards and what support is needed from the sector to improve and promote inclusive safeguarding practices.2) Inclusive Safeguarding Tools & Guidance Development, Sept-Dec 2021- Development of Inclusive Safeguarding Code of Conduct QA and template designed to support small/ medium sized Organisation of Persons with Disabilities. Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

- Supporting the roll out plan for TLMs new Global Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct and supporting policies.- Providing technical safeguarding support for in-country focal points in; Chad, DR Congo, Papa New Guinea, Tanzania and Timor Leste

Supporting young people to meaningfully engage in organisational governance including:- Development & implementation of eight-year global youth engagement strategy including the establishment of Youth Advisory Panels in 50 countries and a multi-country Global Panel. With a budget responsibility of £100k- Management and development of staff & volunteers.- Development & facilitation of on and off line training for staff and young people on meaningful youth engagement and safeguarding.… Show more Supporting young people to meaningfully engage in organisational governance including:- Development & implementation of eight-year global youth engagement strategy including the establishment of Youth Advisory Panels in 50 countries and a multi-country Global Panel. With a budget responsibility of £100k- Management and development of staff & volunteers.- Development & facilitation of on and off line training for staff and young people on meaningful youth engagement and safeguarding. - Managing a portfolio of youth programmes in nine countries across four continents- Developing and implementing youth graduation packages and alumni activities including advice, guidance and support for youth employment.- Responsible for the development and implementation of Child Protection and safeguarding guidelines in relation to youth engagement at international events- Providing advice and guidance of Child Protection cases reported to the Head Quarters- Establishing monitoring and evaluation tools that are beneficiary led and inform the development of future programmes. Plan International is a global child rights charity that works with and for children, young people and communities in more than 70 countries worldwide to create positive and lasting change. Show less