Regional Safeguarding Advisor- Asia Pacific

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FHI 360

  • Location: Thailand , Vietnam , Philippines, Cambodia
  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Humanitarian or Development: Development
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Location: Thailand , Vietnam , Philippines, Cambodia
PSEA/ Safeguarding
Accountabilities:
  • Provide technical leadership in safeguarding and protection-related programming.
  • Participate in resource development activities, including safeguarding guidance, tools, training modules, and other materials.
  • Responsible for accomplishing assigned job responsibilities and following the standards and practices of the department and division.
  • Responsible for planning and scheduling own workflow and timetables, within area and function guidelines.
  • Identifies areas for improved efficiency or effectiveness within prescribed parameters, and institutes enhancements to procedures.
  • Maintains a constructive dialogue and technical exchange with field counterparts and technical staff of implementing partners.
  • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with donor/client organizations, relevant government agencies, bilateral and other NGOs, as relevant and needed.
  • Assists project teams in adhering to FHI 360's safeguarding standards (requirements) and aligning efforts to FHI 360's s organizational strategy, policies, and funder requirements.
  • May serve as a departmental resource on procedural, administrative, and operational issues.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Applied Knowledge & Skills:
  • Ensures appropriate and timely technical support to field programs, including supporting country offices and project teams in integrating safeguarding strategies and adhering to FHI 360’s safeguarding requirements.
  • Ensures the quality of implemented technical activities and systems at all levels.
  • Conducts routine virtual and in-person coordination with and training to project personnel, including project level safeguarding focal points.
  • Strong knowledge of FHI 360's policies and minimum standards related to safeguarding.
  • Solid knowledge of international standards and best practices related to safeguarding in international development, including in humanitarian and development settings.
  • Ability to manage own work to job and performance standards.
Problem Solving & Impact:
  • Demonstrates ability to assess needs within agreed upon duties and considers course of action best to meet those needs.
  • Effectively applies knowledge of technical area to solve range of problems.
  • Demonstrates ability to develop solutions to problems that cannot be solved using existing methods or approaches.
  • Problem solving involves evaluating and resolving discrepancies with data, analyses, processes, etc. within prescribed guidelines.
Supervision Given/Received:
  • Coordinates own workflow and sets individual priorities.
  • Works under general guidelines for completion and accuracy as determined by the Director of Safeguarding and Program Support (supervisor).
  • Accomplishes results through supporting project-level staff, including project leaders, safeguarding focal points, and other staff who have safeguarding related duties.
  • May manage a centralized functional area of activity or specific safeguarding-related project in the region.
Education:
  • Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Knowledge/Information Services, Communications, Education, Environment, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences International Development, Human Development or Related Field.
Experience:
  • Typically requires 5-8 years of relevant experience in management of large projects and/or programs.
  • Has ability to manage projects, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities.
  • Proficient writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Relevant computer software skills (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office).
  • Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
  • Preferably based in Asia-Pacific region in a country where FHI 360 operates.

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