GFC Programs

• Monitor current and new GFC programs to proactively identify safeguarding risks and coordinate periodic check-ins with program leads to ensure the implementation of safeguarding across key programs activities.
• Support GFC programs team to conduct safeguarding due diligence during the pre-grant phase of grant-making.
• Work with the programs team to roll-out safeguarding support and training processes to grantees, providing individualized support to partners as required.
• Ensure safeguarding is integrated into participatory grant-making practices and other direct work with children and young people across the organization.
• Support communications around safeguarding, including, but not limited to; blogs, news items, and internal and external posts.

Report and Response

• Work with People and Culture to promote and ensure that safe, confidential, and appropriate channels are in place for internal and external constituents to raise safeguarding and other related concerns.
• Lead responsibility for the case management and response to internal safeguarding incidents, in collaboration with the Co-CEO and other relevant team members.
• Work with the Board Safeguarding Lead(s) to support the reporting of safeguarding incidents to the Board and external bodies, such as Charity Commission.
• Maintain a confidential record of all safeguarding incidents, producing an anonymized annual report that highlights patterns and key learning, ensuring that this informs future practice.
• Work with programs staff to support grantees who have reported safeguarding incidents to ensure that appropriate actions are taken and safeguarding risks are mitigated.

Qualifications

Essential

• At least six years’ experience working in a safeguarding capacity in an NGO, or as a practitioner working in child protection or prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse.
• Extensive knowledge of the Charity Commission and international safeguarding standards and regulatory frameworks, and skills in translating them into regional and national contexts.
• Experience of conducting safeguarding investigations.
• Capacity building skills, particularly in conducting training and learning sessions for staff and partner organizations; preference given to those that have experience in doing this remotely and through innovative ways.
• Highly organized and able to work to deadlines.
• Excellent team player with the ability to work independently and in collaboration with colleagues at all levels across departments and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated empathy, communication, listening, and interpersonal skills when working with children, young people, and adults who assume multiple identities.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong intersectional diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrate passion for safeguarding and commitment to ensuring the highest standards of practice.
• Strong commitment to gender equity, anti-racism, anti-discrimination, decolonization, and social justice.
• Strong commitment to GFC’s mission and values.
• Strong commitment to professional development and continued learning.

Desirable

• Fluent in other languages than English, preferably the languages that are spoken in countries where GFC is operating.
• Experience working with youth-led organizations and groups on safeguarding.
• Experience working directly with children and young people.

Terms and Conditions

• Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract or fixed-term consultancy.
• Hours: 3 days per week.
• Salary: GFC will offer a competitive salary based on experience level and jurisdictional benchmarking. For UK-based hires, the salary range will be £48,000 - £58,000.
• Benefits: In addition, GFC offers a generous benefits package for our employees, inclusive of a generous paid-time off and pension plan contributions, flexible schedules, and many opportunities for growth and professional development.

How to apply

In line with our values of courage, passion, and inclusion, to apply for this role, please share your thoughts on the following three questions, along with your CV through the following link: https://global-fund-for-children.breezy.hr/p/4dbb8bb86712

1. This is a maternity cover role, so continuity is important from day one. Please describe your experience leading safeguarding within an organization that funds or operates internationally, and how you've approached getting up to speed quickly with an organization's partners, grant portfolio, and risk landscape?
2. This role holds ultimate accountability for safeguarding policy and reporting to the Board, including compliance with UK Charity Commission requirements alongside donor-specific safeguarding requirements. What's your experience presenting safeguarding risk to a Board or senior leadership, and how do you approach serious incident reporting obligations?
3. As a global funder, safeguarding standards and norms can vary significantly across the countries and communities where our partners operate. Can you describe how you've approached balancing UK/international safeguarding frameworks with cultural sensitivity and local context for colleagues within the organization and for Global Partners?

The closing date for applications is August 10th, 2026.

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