Safeguarding advisor

We are looking for passionate candidates ready to contribute to our humanitarian mission.

Below, you will find the job details and the qualifications we are looking for.

Inclusivity and Diversity at MSF

Do your qualifications and experience not exactly match all requirements of the job?

At MSF OCG, we are committed to an inclusive culture that supports and amplifies the diverse voices of our staff members.

We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideasand experiences work together to advance MSF's social mission and create better outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with.

We understand that some people may hesitate to apply for employment if theydon'tmeet all listed job requirements.

Research shows that this is especially true for women.

If you believe your profile is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply even if youdon’tfulfil every listed qualification.

We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, background, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.

MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will undergo reference checks.

Context &mission

Médecins Sans Frontières is an independent, international medical and humanitarian organization that provides care to people in need, people affected by natural or man-made disasters, and victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and without regard to race, religion, creed or political affiliation (MSF Charter).

The MSF movement is built around 5 operationalcenterssupported by 24 sections and offices worldwide. MSF Operational Center Geneva (MSF OCG) is one of thesecenters.

OCG is strengthening its institutional safeguarding capacity.

As part of this evolution, the former Abuse and Behavior Unit will become the Safeguarding Unit, reflecting MSF’s commitment to the four pillars of safeguarding: prevention, detection, reporting, and response.

The Safeguarding Unit will be reinforced by two Safeguarding Advisors and a Case Management Lead.

The Safeguarding Advisors will provide technicalexpertiseand support departments in developing policies, tools, and solutions that advance safeguardingobjectives.

The Case Management Lead will ensure thetimely, effective, and high-quality management of complaints and reports received by the Unit, including allegations of abuse, fraud, and corruption.

In parallel, the Operational Department willestablishan Operational Safeguarding Manager position.

This role will leadthe implementation of safeguarding acrossprogrammes, provide strategic support to operations, and coordinate the deployment of the flying safeguarding team to support the achievement of safeguardingobjectivesaccording to the context and needs of each mission.

The Safeguarding Advisor is a keyroleinprovidinganalysis, toolsand policies to foster an environment free of abuse for MSF staff, patientsand communities.

• Tasks &Responsibilities
• Bring in relevant externalexpertisetofacilitatethe safeguarding need analysis closely with departments and field teams toidentifychallenges, risksand gaps in the implementation of safeguardingobjectives.
• Lead the development of guidance, solutions, policies, tools, learning content at OCG level to strengthen capacity, promote effective knowledge transfer, and support consistent implementation across departments and field teams
• Apply a pedagogical approach to the design and delivery of safeguarding content to ensure it is accessible, engaging, context-appropriate, and relevant todifferent rolesand levels of responsibility (including staff, patient caregivers, and community members)
• Consolidateorganizational knowledge on the prevention, detectionand reporting of abuse to translate lessons learned into practical tools, trainingand coaching modules on safeguarding.
• Bring in relevant externalexpertisetofacilitatethe safeguarding need analysis closely with departments and field teams toidentifychallenges, risksand gaps in the implementation of safeguardingobjectives.
• Lead the development of guidance, solutions, policies, tools, learning content at OCG level to strengthen capacity, promote effective knowledge transfer, and support consistent implementation across departments and field teams
• Apply a pedagogical approach to the design and delivery of safeguarding content to ensure it is accessible, engaging, context-appropriate, and relevant todifferent rolesand levels of responsibility (including staff, patient caregivers, and community members)
• Consolidateorganizational knowledge on the prevention, detectionand reporting of abuse to translate lessons learned into practical tools, trainingand coaching modules on safeguarding.
• Yourprofile

Education

• Master's degree or equivalent in a field relevant to this profile (e. g. law, social or organizational sciences, psychology, social work etc.)

Experience

• 2 to 5 years of experience in MSFprogramsand/or in any comparable non-governmental organisations.
• Proven experience and technicalexpertisein a relevant field, preferably within NGOs, charities, or internationalorganizations is an asset.
• Experience in leading and conducting workplace administrative investigations in the Humanitarian sector is a plus.
• Languages
• Fluency in at least two of the following languages: French, English, Arabic, or Spanish

Skills/Qualities

• Cross-Cultural Sensitivity,
• Analytical Thinking,
• Critical Thinking, Creativity & Innovation,
• Integrity & Ethical Judgment,
• Commitment to Humanitarian Principles,
• Accountability,
• Compliance & Policy Adherence,
• Terms ofemployment
• Full-time position 100% (40h/week)
• Open-endedcontract
• Working place: Geneva
• Ideal start date: As soon as possible
• Gross annual salary (for 100%): from CHF94’440.- to CHF108’348.- (salarycommensuratewith equivalent experience and internal salary grid)
• Paid vacation: 25 days per year, prorate temporis, plus any Swiss public holidays falling within the contract period.
• Pension plan: pension contribution covered 3/4 by MSF, 1/4 by staff member.
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