Safeguarding Associate Field Manager
Quick answer
GiveDirectly is hiring a Safeguarding Associate Field Manager based in Zomba, Phalombe, to ensure activities are planned and delivered in ways that prevent abuse and promote safe behaviors in communities.
- Role
- Safeguarding Associate Field Manager
- Organization
- GiveDirectly
- Location
- Zomba, Phalombe
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Safeguarding Associate Field Manager role at GiveDirectly involves ensuring that the organization's activities are planned and delivered in ways that prevent abuse, supporting appropriate responses to safeguarding concerns, and promoting safe behaviors in communities.
What you'll do
- Direct engagement with communities, recipients, and staff to identify safeguarding risks and take early action to prevent abuse
- Receive, document, and support responses to safeguarding concerns
- Conduct safeguarding investigations as needed
- Support in developing and maintaining a network of safeguarding focal points
- Contribute safeguarding expertise to planning, design, and delivery
- Support in delivering ongoing safeguarding training and sensitisation sessions
What it takes
- Exceptional alignment with GiveDirectly Values
- Professional fluency in English and Chichewa
- Minimum of 1-2 years experience in safeguarding, protection, community development, social work, or related operational roles
- Strong judgement and the ability to take timely and appropriate action in sensitive or complex safeguarding situations
- Confidence in identifying safeguarding risks across program activities
- Strong communication, facilitation, and documentation skills
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Zomba, Phomba, with regular field visits to Phalombe.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include exceptional alignment with GiveDirectly Values, professional fluency in English and Chichewa, and 1-2 years of experience in safeguarding, protection, community development, social work, or related operational roles.
How do I apply?
Interested candidates should follow the link provided in the job posting to apply.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in Zomba, Phalombe, and requires regular field visits.
How to apply
Apply directly on GiveDirectly's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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