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Safeguarding Coordinator
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
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Location:
Belgium
Belgium
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Remuneration:
Remuneration not disclosed
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Posted on:
14/05/2026
Deadline to apply:
Open till filled
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Safeguarding Coordinator
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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 2-5 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
GBV / VAWG PSEA/ SafeguardingMain PurposeUnder the responsibility of the Head of Mission and in close collaboration with the CP, HR Coordination, PCA and EAMA teams, develop the OCP Safeguarding strategy in [MISSION COUNTRY] to create a safe environment for staff, patients, and the community.
The Safeguarding Coordinator defines and leads the implementation of a Safeguarding strategy aimed at reducing the risk of abuse of individuals in the context in which he/she is deployed. He/she works closely and across the board with all coordination and project teams, reporting directly to the Head of Mission.
Accountabilities1. Context analysis:
- Map key actors at the country level (other MSF sections, NGOs, MSPs, community organizations, etc.) in order to discuss their policies and abuse prevention activities and identify available resources.
- Participate in PSEA coordination meetings.
- Using a participatory approach with staff and communities, conduct an abuse risk assessment (for individuals) to identify risks and measures to reduce them.
2. Implementation of the prevention strategy:- Using a participatory and cross-cutting approach to activities, with staff and communities, conduct an assessment of risks of abuse to individuals to identify risks and measures to reduce these risks.
- Based on this analysis, develop a plan including risk reduction measures to be included in the project, identifying the necessary resources, the person responsible, and deadlines.
3. Raise awareness: Awareness-raising among MSF and MSP staff:- Identify gaps in awareness of abuse of persons.
- Adapt existing MSF OCP abuse awareness training and tools to contexts as needed.
- Raise awareness among mission managers of their role in establishing and maintaining a respectful working environment for all staff, patients, and partners.
Awareness-raising among patients and community members:
4. Establishment of a complaint reporting system
- In consultation with community members and beneficiaries, and in collaboration with the HP manager, identify appropriate feedback and complaint reporting mechanisms
- In collaboration with the Project/Mission team, implement the complaint mechanisms identified by beneficiaries, ensuring the initial rollout of implementation through targeted training, monitoring, and support for the staff involved
5. Analysis, supervision, and support for case management :- Follow up on prevention measures with those responsible and review them if necessary
- Conduct regular visits to projects and closely supervise the activities of project focal points
- With the support of the health promotion activities manager, design activities to assess beneficiaries' understanding of the organization's and staff's behavior and the use of reporting mechanisms
Qualification- Master's degree in Political Science, Humanitarian Affairs, or International Law required.
- A minimum of two years' experience with an NGO or association in the field of safeguarding/protection is required.
- At least one mission carried out in an emergency context is desirable.
- Experience in designing and implementing training and awareness-raising activities in this field is desirable.
- Field experience as a project coordinator is a plus.
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Global Surge Team Roster: Emergency WPE Coordinator
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
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Location:
Remote (global)
Remote (global)
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Remuneration:
Remuneration not disclosed
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Posted on:
17/06/2026
Deadline to apply:
Open till filled
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Global Surge Team Roster: Emergency WPE Coordinator
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International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Remote (global)- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Remote (global)
- Right to work requirements: International contract
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
Education GBV / VAWG Health Peace and Security PSEA/ SafeguardingThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions.
The IRC’s Global Surge Team (GST) is a roster of esteemed and highly qualified humanitarian professionals who deploy on short notice to non-emergency and emergency contexts to support the IRC’s mission. Members of the GST provide specialist support where talent is most needed for short-term deployments of up to three months. The GST is a flexible, occasional employment opportunity. Deployment needs vary based on demand. Staff can take on additional deployments as opportunities arise and if they are interested.
Job Overview:The Emergency Women’s Protection and Empowerment Coordinator, Global Surge is responsible leading WPE programming in acute emergency responses. This may include rapid assessment, program start-up, strategy development, proposal development, technical oversight, staff recruitment and management, budget management, grants compliance and local partner relations. A successful candidate will demonstrate track record working independently in fast-paced environments and applying creative, flexible design to women’s protection and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) response programming in humanitarian contexts.
Job Requirements:- Post-graduate degree in social work, psychology, social sciences, other related field, or equivalent work experience
- At least five years’ experience working in the field of GBV response programming at the Coordinator level or above required, with proven track record managing multi-donor portfolios in acute emergency response, program and project start-up
- Proven experience leading RCCE programming in emergency or outbreak response settings, with the ability to design community engagement strategies, address community perceptions and information needs, and coordinate RCCE activities across health, WASH, and protection sectors.
- Experience working with IRC and an understanding of IRC’s systems and processes is strongly preferred
- Familiarity with key donor regulations such as UNHCR, FCDO, BPRM and ECHO
- Experience in working with and coordinating with the UN, donors, INGOs and other humanitarian actors
- Demonstrated experience in staff supervision, capacity building, project design and budget management
- Demonstrated skills in effectively leading and building programs and/or operations in high-pressure, fluid environments. Leadership and team management skills are critical.
- Proven communication, writing and editing skills, including the ability to effectively write and edit grant proposals and reports.
- Flexible work attitude: Be flexible and yet focused & reliable in an environment of limited resources and changing demands. Ability to work well, promote teamwork, be comfortable in a multi-cultural environment.
- Good digital literacy: Facility with MS Word, Excel, and email/internet software.
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