The Safeguarding Advisor position is vital to effective safeguarding at Sightsavers, as the demands on safeguarding as a function continue to grow. Key duties will involve:

• designing safeguarding elements for bids and identifying safeguarding risks
• acting as the safeguarding lead on new consortiums and projects where Sightsavers acts as the lead
• creating and facilitating safeguarding training
• capacity building on safeguarding
• identifying safeguarding risks
• This is an involved role so please read the full job description for further details.

About you
• We are looking for an individual who is
• experienced working in an international development or humanitarian setting, particularly in Africa.
• experienced in running training and an understanding of the increased risks faced by children and adults with disabilities
• experienced in safeguarding investigation or investigation management
• able to bring a contextual understanding of working on safeguarding and child protection in Africa and provide support to our Designated Safeguarding Leads in Africa
• fluent in English and able to deliver effective training
• able to help design and run safeguarding training and action plans with our partners.
• able to travel internationally for a few short trips per year
• This will be a supportive role, so good communication skills and an ability to get on with a wide range of people is vital. You will be an independent worker, who is passionate about what they do, good at engaging people on difficult topics (training) and enjoys travelling for work. This role will be based in one of our Country Offices in Kenya, Tanzania or Uganda.

Benefits
• Sightsavers offers a supportive and inclusive work environment. Specific benefits and local terms and conditions apply to each location.