Global Safeguarding Advisor

<p></p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Dublin,<strong> </strong>Ireland or remotely from the UK</p> <p><strong>General description of the programme</strong></p> <p>Established in 1977, GOAL is an international humanitarian agency, with a team of 2,400 personnel, dedicated to alleviating the needs of the most vulnerable communities. Currently operating in 14 of the world’s most vulnerable countries, GOAL delivers a wide range of humanitarian and development programmes, ranging from humanitarian relief in disaster situations, to focusing on nutrition, food security, and building greater resilience and sustainable livelihoods.</p> <p><strong>Overview of the role</strong></p> <p>The Global Safeguarding Manager oversees the implementation of the safeguarding policies and guidelines, including the Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy, Child Protection (CP) Policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) Policy, and the Code of Conduct (CoC), with the aim of creating a working environment free from SEAH of children or adults perpetrated by GOAL or its representatives.</p> <p>You will work with the Senior Management Team, Department Managers, Regional Directors, Country Directors, country level Safeguarding focal points, and other members of country teams. The Manager represents the organisation in networks and coordination, aligns GOAL with relevant standards, and communicates about innovative practices, trends, and new technologies or knowledge related to safeguarding. The aim of the role is to address and limit risks of abuse and harm directly or indirectly created by GOAL’s presence. You will ensure that the organisation has regularly-reviewed policies and procedures in place, that individuals involved in activities are recruited, trained, and managed to reduce risks, and that there are mechanisms ensuring accountability.</p> <p><strong>Please note his role can be based in the following Goal country of operations, Ireland, UK, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Jordan or Honduras, ideally candidates will be eligible to work in one of these countries outlined </strong></p> <p><strong>Key Areas of Responsibility</strong></p> <p><strong>Provide safeguarding leadership and direction for GOAL through:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Developing and updating the global safeguarding strategy and driving operational implementation;</li> <li>Interpreting and applying operational and specialist information from a variety of sources related to safeguarding;</li> <li>Advising on a variety of contexts (including cultures, countries and partners) to further the objectives of GOAL and with reference to the external Safeguarding environment;</li> <li>Contributing to and influencing operational planning;</li> <li>Developing effective networks with external bodies;</li> <li>Ensuring safeguarding investigation protocols are performed to a high standard and consistently checked for their relevance and standards;</li> <li>Implementing safeguarding best practice which is legally compliant;</li> <li>Organising learning and development opportunities for staff.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Prevention</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide strategic vision and leadership on Safeguarding, including rollout and implementation of relevant policies, strategies, and annual Safeguarding Action Plans.</li> <li>Improve the effectiveness of SEA prevention, detection, mitigation, and response, including investigations, in the organisation, working through the countries’ Safeguarding Focal Points, Human Resources teams, and Accountability focal points.</li> <li>Support country offices in developing and implementing cross-departmental annual Safeguarding Action Plans which align with GOAL’s Safeguarding 7 minimum standards.</li> <li>Lead GOAL’s global Safeguarding focal point network to strengthen its capacity in various aspects of safeguarding and ensure compliance with safeguarding standards.</li> <li>Engage with HQ Human Resources to include best practices in safeguarding during recruitment, staff management, performance appraisals, and other relevant processes.</li> <li>Provide strategic oversight on strengthening staff understanding, training, and learning on Safeguarding, including safeguarding inductions for newly recruited staff, safeguarding training, and refresher training to ensure they understand and commit to policies and procedures related to safeguarding.</li> <li>Ensure data is documented and reported on GOAL’s Training Management System and PowerBI dashboards.</li> <li>Work with the Logistics and Procurement team to ensure Suppliers' contracts are aligned with global protocols and the Supplier Code of Conduct.</li> <li>Collaborate closely with the GESI and Accountability Advisors to strengthen GOAL’s approach to Safe, Accountable, and Inclusive Programming.</li> <li>Ensure Board members, SMT in HQ, and Country SMTs are informed about their legal responsibilities.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Foster a safe environment to raise and discuss concerns</strong></p