Safeguarding officer

• Holy See
• Safeguarding officer
• Organization: Caritas
• Posted 3 Jul 2026 Closing date 17 Jul 2026

Type of contract: Fixed-term contract - 2 years (full time) with the possibility of being extended to permanent.

• Job title and functional level: Officer / Lev. 8
• Line Manager: Director of Confederation Development
• Work relationship: Senior Safeguarding Officer; Director of Confederation Development
• Work Place: CI General Secretariat – Palazzo San Calisto
• Main Responsibilities
• Support in the development and implementation of targeted Safeguarding trainings for Regions and MOs, in coordination with Regional Secretariats and Safeguarding Confederation’s working structures.
• Participate in the facilitation of Safeguarding capacity strengthening training.
• Respond to MOs’ and Regions’ specific needs and requests, and accompany those who request it to strengthen their safeguarding systems.
• Support MOs and Regional Secretariats in their Safeguarding assessment process, as well as in the development and follow‑up of their improvement plans.
• Contribute to the development and review of Safeguarding institutional tools and policies.
• Support in data collection from Regions and MOs and produce internal and external reports.
• Contribute to the analysis of trends and issues from case files and experience for presentation and discussion with CI Governance Bodies and relevant stakeholders.
• Support the management of complaints received by or escalated to CI from their reception to closure, advising and supporting MOs and Regional Secretariats on specific complaints‑related issues.
• Assist Caritas Internationalis and Regional working structures in their complaints handling process.
• Strengthen synergies with the concerned CI GS Departments, by contributing to their working papers and documents.
• Contribute to the work and activities of the Safeguarding working groups and CI related structures to help reach the desirable outcomes of the Strategic Framework pertaining to Safeguarding.
• Contribute to the identification and implementation of the Strategic Framework’s MEAL indicators.
• Participate as needed in CI GS relevant communities of practice and initiatives with external stakeholders.
• Make sure that activities and initiatives related to the work areas above are in line with the operational plan and budget.
• Contribute to the overall work of the Department(s) concerned and to the growth of the team.

Qualifications

• University degree in relevant field of study (social work, political sciences, law, psychology, etc.)
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience (safeguarding, protection, etc.); with preference to working in an international context; NGO experience is a strong asset
• Working proficiency in written and oral English; knowledge of French, Spanish and/or Italian is a strong asset
• Good experience supporting strategy and programs related to protection and safeguarding across a global organisation, with a good understanding of key areas including child protection, gender-based violence, vulnerable adults
• Knowledge and/or experience in conducting objective investigations of staff misconduct
• Good knowledge of the Humanitarian Sector sectors and principles (IASC; SCHR; CHS; IHL; Sphere)
• Experience creating and rolling out culturally sensitive training and capacity‑building programs, materials, and communications
• Ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast‑paced multi‑tasking team environment
• Strong analytical skills, monitoring and evaluation and report building
• Understanding of an “accompanying attitude” and able to promote it with member organisations
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines
• Capacity to work in a diverse team and in multicultural environment with a spirit of respect and service
• Capacity to work under pressure and conflict management skills
• Positive, approachable with service orientation to colleagues and teams
• Problem‑solving and result oriented who seeks to find constructive solutions within compliance and policy requirements
• Capacity and willingness to work with discretion regarding matters of high confidentiality or importance
• Adaptability, flexibility and availability to travel in different countries, even with short‑term notice
• Proficient computer skills and experience working with Microsoft Office software (word, excel, power point, outlook, etc.)
• Understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of Catholic Social Teaching
• A demonstrable empathy and interest in the work of Caritas, and being a Christian respecting the faith and values of the Catholic Church
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