Safeguarding Coordinator
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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Not specified
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 05/07/2026
- Location: Afghanistan
As the Safeguarding Coordinator, you will be based in Kabul and work in a context marked by sensitivities. The complexity of the environment, combined with fast‑changing political dynamics and security constraints, poses risks for MSF as an organisation (including security, perception, ethical, medical, financial) as well as for MSF staff, patients, caretakers, and community members participating in MSF activities. To mitigate these risks and promote safer working and care environments, the MSF programme and desks have prioritised awareness on responsible behaviour and the prevention of abuse across all projects, supported technically by the Intersectional Platform on Behaviour (IPOB).
You will be under the hierarchical supervision of the Head of Office (as delegated by CR) and under the functional supervision of the IPOB. You will closely collaborate with the Country Coordination Team, the Heads of Programme from each OC, and the Project Coordinators and lead the drafting and implementation of the safeguarding strategy. You will mentor project management teams in preventing and detecting all forms of abuse across the country. You will coordinate and monitor the work plan of any team members under your responsibility, including Safeguarding Focal Points and Behaviour Officers.
Education and experience
You will be under the hierarchical supervision of the Head of Office (as delegated by CR) and under the functional supervision of the IPOB. You will closely collaborate with the Country Coordination Team, the Heads of Programme from each OC, and the Project Coordinators and lead the drafting and implementation of the safeguarding strategy. You will mentor project management teams in preventing and detecting all forms of abuse across the country. You will coordinate and monitor the work plan of any team members under your responsibility, including Safeguarding Focal Points and Behaviour Officers.
Education and experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant domain (e.g. law, social or organizational sciences, gender, social work, anti-discrimination, whistleblowing, etc.) is mandatory
- Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in safeguarding/ abuse prevention in an international organization is mandatory
- International humanitarian experience, preferably in the health sector, is mandatory
- Experience in similar contexts is a strong asset (complexity and size)
- MSF experience is a strong asset
- Experience in facilitation, adult pedagogy, and coordination of training and workshops to a wide range of audiences is an asset
- Experience working in fast-paced international environment, working with colleagues from many different backgrounds is an asset
Languages
- Proficiency in English, both written and spoken is mandatory
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