Job Description
Within the framework of its safeguarding policy, horizont3000 management has decided to institutionalise safeguarding as a cross-cutting theme to build up long-term expertise and coordination roles. In addition to the safeguarding officer based in the Vienna office, safeguarding officers will be recruited at the two horizont3000 regional offices East Africa. The new function will support the anchoring of safeguarding institutionally at horizont3000, within all programmes and projects, support case management, as well as coordinate the safeguarding specific capacity development and the continuous roll-out and implementation of the safeguarding policy. As part of its safeguarding policy, horizont3000 is committed to accompany its staff and partner organisations to strengthen safeguarding at institutional and operational levels. Additionally, horizont3000 has a complaint mechanism in place and is committed to safeguarding reporting and responding, besides awareness, prevention and learning. Your Tasks Act as ambassadors for safeguarding and undertake clear advocacy for it Responsible for the adequate adoption of the safeguarding policy, accompanying documents and processes to the relevant countries where operating Be a contact persons for the RCO director about safeguarding and the implementation of the policy Support and advise the further development of safeguarding in the region Support partners in the development of their safeguarding policies Coordinates continuous professional support for partner organisations on safeguarding through different measures – such as the provision of documents, tools, coaching, counselling etc. Support ROEA staff in monitoring of mainstreaming safeguarding at project and programme level Give support and advice to the safeguarding officers Central America and Austria and openly exchange with them Be a member of a case management team Be a point of contact for receiving concerns and complaints within the region, giving information and reference to a complaint/ case Provide reports to the safeguarding officer Austria Share lessons learned in regional internal meetings, communication and training sessions Advise on trainings on safeguarding for staff and partner organisations and organisation of such in the region Exchange with national and international organisations on safeguarding Be actively involved and support in organising sharing and learning events on safeguarding Give support to Public Relations upon request and in coordination with the RCO director/ the managing director Participate in further training on safeguarding Your Profile Bachelor's degree in psychology, science of education, disability studies, social work, law or international cooperation and minimum 3 years of work experience. Post graduate training/ certification in safeguarding is an asset. Proven knowledge and understanding of safeguarding in international cooperation and in projects and programmes Experience in working with Civil Society Organisations of different sizes and backgrounds Experience or strong will in promoting safeguarding and safeguarding policy implementation Practical experience in capacity development Experience in project management and coordination Knowledge of gender concepts and a willingness to develop one's own skills in this area Team worker, strong communication and facilitation skills Strong resilience and self-care skills Fluency in English/ (Kiswahili (EA) or other languages of the region are an asset)
How to Apply
Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities are very important to horizont3000. We welcome applications regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability via our job portal by clicking on [https://horizont3000.onlyfy.jobs/job/k9ppyos5](https://horizont3000.onlyfy.jobs/job/k9ppyos5) Only qualified Ugandans are encouraged to apply. horizont3000 is committed to providing a safe organisation and to preventing harm in any form for all staff and associated personnel, children and the community with whom they interact. Therefore, horizont3000 is implementing the highest standards of recruiting incl. check of criminal records and vetting procedures. Selected candidates adhere to the Code of Conduct.