Global Safeguarding Lead
Quick answer
CorpsAfrica is hiring a Global Safeguarding Lead (full-time, exempt) to own and strengthen the organization’s global safeguarding policy framework and standards, with a competitive benefits package.
- Role
- Global Safeguarding Lead
- Organization
- CorpsAfrica
- Location
- CorpsAfrica office in one of the following countries: Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Morocco, Rwanda, South Africa, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, or Uganda
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Global Safeguarding Lead will own CorpsAfrica’s safeguarding strategy and standards organization-wide, and provide technical supervision to a growing network of in-country Safeguarding Officers, ensuring consistent implementation of safeguarding operationalization suite, including annual plans of action, the organizational risk assessment, the training calendar, incident reporting and referral tools, the gender risk matrix, and the Do Not Hire Registry Protocol, across all 11 countries of operation.
What you'll do
- Own and continuously strengthen CorpsAfrica’s global safeguarding policy framework, standards, and annual plans of action
- Serve as the organization’s senior point of escalation for safeguarding disclosures and incidents
- Provide technical line management and day-to-day supervision to safeguarding officers
- Maintain and administer the Do Not Hire Registry Protocol organization-wide
- Design and deliver safeguarding training for staff, volunteers, and Safeguarding Officers
- Represent CorpsAfrica in external safeguarding communities of practice
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
- 7–10+ years of progressive leadership experience in safeguarding, PSEA, or child/adult protection
- Experience managing a safeguarding function across multiple countries, ideally in Africa
- Experience directly supervising a distributed, multi-country team
- Case management and survivor-centered response experience
- Training design and delivery experience
What you'll bring
How we treat you
CorpsAfrica offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package for all staff, according to local customs and regulations.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in one of the following countries: Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Morocco, Rwanda, South Africa, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, or Uganda.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, 7–10+ years of progressive leadership experience in safeguarding, PSEA, or child/adult protection, and experience managing a safeguarding function across multiple countries.
How do I apply?
Interested applicants should submit a résumé as a single PDF and brief text responses to the three screening questions in lieu of a traditional cover letter through JazzHR.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 26th September 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on CorpsAfrica's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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