Risk & Compliance and Safeguarding Coordinator
Quick answer
Save the Children International is hiring a Risk & Compliance and Safeguarding Coordinator in Ukraine to strengthen risk management and safeguarding practices across partner organizations and area offices.
- Role
- Risk & Compliance and Safeguarding Coordinator
- Organization
- Save the Children International
- Location
- Ukraine (with 50% travel to partner and Area Offices)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Risk & Compliance and Safeguarding Coordinator will build and strengthen risk management and safeguarding capacities for Save the Children International’s partner organizations and internal offices in Ukraine. This role involves conducting partner risk assessments, providing technical advisory services, and ensuring compliance with donor and legal standards. The position requires significant field travel (at least 50% of the time) to monitor practices and support project implementation. Additionally, the coordinator will serve as a focal point for safeguarding, incident reporting, and fraud investigations.
What you'll do
- Lead capacity-building initiatives for partner organizations regarding risk and safeguarding.
- Conduct scheduled and unannounced monitoring visits to assess policy compliance.
- Perform partner risk assessments and assist in the development of mitigation plans.
- Provide technical advisory services on Ukrainian legal standards and donor requirements.
- Manage incident reporting, documentation, and support fraud or safeguarding investigations.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Studies, Development, Humanitarian Studies, Criminal Justice, Accounting, or Law.
- 2-3 years of relevant professional experience.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Ukrainian.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to travel frequently within Ukraine (at least 50% of work time).
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
No, this is an in-office role based in Ukraine that requires frequent travel to partner and Area Offices at least 50% of the time.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting; candidates are requested to include their salary expectations in their application.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates need at least a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 2-3 years of experience, and fluency in both English and Ukrainian.
How do I apply for this position?
Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter in English, including their salary expectations and English proficiency details.
How to apply
Apply directly on Save the Children International's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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