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Safeguarding Specialist

Médecins Sans Frontières
Kenya 🇰🇪 Kenya
Live
Full Time
Mid Level
Healthcare
Posted about 3 hours ago (28 Sep 2026) Updated about 3 hours ago

Job Description

The Safeguarding Specialist supports MSF’s commitment to a safe and inclusive environment by developing and implementing safeguarding policies. They conduct risk assessments, provide training, and monitor compliance across operations. The role collaborates closely with field teams to address concerns and promote best practices.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • • Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Human Rights, or related field
  • • At least 3 years of experience in safeguarding, child protection, or humanitarian settings
  • • Strong knowledge of international safeguarding standards
  • • Excellent communication and facilitation skills
  • • Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams

Required Skills

Responsibilities

  • • Develop and update safeguarding policies and procedures
  • • Conduct risk assessments and audits in field sites
  • • Provide training and capacity building on safeguarding for staff
  • • Monitor and report on compliance with safeguarding standards
  • • Advise management on safeguarding issues and incident response