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Child Rights & Safeguarding Assistant at Child Rights African Network (CRAN)
Child Rights African Network (CRAN)
October 12, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Key Responsibilities
Assist with the implementation of safeguarding policies, procedures, and standards across all assigned programs.
Conduct safeguarding risk assessments and monitor compliance with organisational safeguarding requirements.
Promote a positive safeguarding culture through continuous guidance, coaching, and support.
Receive, assess, and manage safeguarding concerns in accordance with organisational procedures.
Coordinate survivor-centred referrals and develop safeguarding protection plans where appropriate.
Maintain confidential safeguarding records and support investigations.
Coordinate safeguarding awareness campaigns and ensure reporting mechanisms remain visible and accessible.
Develop safeguarding resources, guidance materials, and learning tools to strengthen organisational capacity.
Coordinate referrals for psychosocial support, healthcare, legal aid, disability services, and other support services.
Build and maintain partnerships with government departments, NGOs, community organisations, and mental health service providers.
Maintain an up-to-date safeguarding referral network across the region.
Monitor safeguarding trends and prepare monthly and quarterly safeguarding reports.
Track safeguarding indicators and contribute to organisational learning and continuous improvement.
Support safeguarding audits, compliance reviews, and implementation of recommendations.
Key Requirements & Skills
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Child Protection, Psychology, Counselling, or a related field.
1-3 years' experience in safeguarding, child psychology, child protection, social work, or a related field.
Experience supporting child safeguarding cases and referrals.
Experience working with children, communities, or vulnerable populations.
Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills.
Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection best practices (desirable).
Experience working on donor-funded programmes (desirable).
Assist with the implementation of safeguarding policies, procedures, and standards across all assigned programs.
Conduct safeguarding risk assessments and monitor compliance with organisational safeguarding requirements.
Promote a positive safeguarding culture through continuous guidance, coaching, and support.
Receive, assess, and manage safeguarding concerns in accordance with organisational procedures.
Coordinate survivor-centred referrals and develop safeguarding protection plans where appropriate.
Maintain confidential safeguarding records and support investigations.
Coordinate safeguarding awareness campaigns and ensure reporting mechanisms remain visible and accessible.
Develop safeguarding resources, guidance materials, and learning tools to strengthen organisational capacity.
Coordinate referrals for psychosocial support, healthcare, legal aid, disability services, and other support services.
Build and maintain partnerships with government departments, NGOs, community organisations, and mental health service providers.
Maintain an up-to-date safeguarding referral network across the region.
Monitor safeguarding trends and prepare monthly and quarterly safeguarding reports.
Track safeguarding indicators and contribute to organisational learning and continuous improvement.
Support safeguarding audits, compliance reviews, and implementation of recommendations.
Key Requirements & Skills
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Child Protection, Psychology, Counselling, or a related field.
1-3 years' experience in safeguarding, child psychology, child protection, social work, or a related field.
Experience supporting child safeguarding cases and referrals.
Experience working with children, communities, or vulnerable populations.
Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills.
Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection best practices (desirable).
Experience working on donor-funded programmes (desirable).