Safeguarding Officer

Job Summary Conduct safeguarding training sessions for project staff, teachers and volunteers. Develop and deliver safeguarding awareness sessions for parents, community leaders, School Shuras, and other stakeholders. Promote awareness of children's rights, child protection principles, and safeguarding responsibilities within project communities. Support the establishment and maintenance of safeguarding reporting and complaint mechanisms. Ensure beneficiaries and community members are aware of available reporting channels and referral pathways. Receive, document, and report safeguarding concerns and incidents in accordance with OCCD policies and procedures. Participate in safeguarding assessments, fact-finding missions, and investigations while maintaining confidentiality and impartiality. Support the safeguarding department and follow-up of safeguarding cases and ensure appropriate referrals are made when necessary. Conduct regular field visits to monitor compliance with safeguarding standards and identify potential safeguarding risks. · Serve as the primary safeguarding focal point at the community level, ensuring two-way communication with stakeholders. Provide recommendations and support corrective actions to strengthen safeguarding practices. Maintain safeguarding records, training attendance sheets, awareness session reports, and case documentation. Prepare regular safeguarding reports and updates for safeguarding lead. Support safeguarding risk assessments and the development of mitigation measures. Promote a culture of safeguarding, accountability, and child protection throughout the project. Ensure all project staff understand and comply with OCCD's Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. Perform any other safeguarding-related duties assigned by the safeguarding lead. Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Education, Law, Psychology, Public Administration, or a related field. Minimum of 2 years of experience in safeguarding or child protection. Proven experience delivering safeguarding, child protection, or protection-related training. Experience supporting safeguarding investigations, case management, or incident reporting processes. Strong facilitation, communication, and report-writing skills. Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality. Good understanding of child safeguarding principles and protection standards. Familiarity with the local context and communities in Kunar Province is preferred. Fluency in English, Pashto and Dari is required. OCCD maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, sexual harassment , abuse of authority, discrimination, and any conduct incompatible with the aims and objectives of the organization. OCCD is equally committed to robust child safeguarding principles and ensuring a safe, respectful, and ethical working environment for all. All OCCD personnel, including applicants and selected candidates are expected to fully adhere to these standards at all times. As part of OCCD’s safeguarding and integrity measures, all candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. These checks may include verification of past misconduct related to SEA, sexual harassment, child safeguarding violations, corruption, academic credentials, and employment history. Candidates may also be required to provide additional information during the selection process.