*(2)Safeguarding Assistants needed at SOS Children’s Villages*

Safeguarding Assistants – SOS Children’s Villages
SOS Children’s Villages is an international social development organization that works to improve the living conditions of children deprived of parental care or at risk of losing it. Present in more than 132 countries, it carries out actions to protect children’s rights.

As part of strengthening its protection actions, the organization is recruiting two (2) Child and Youth Safeguarding Assistants for its programs in Douala and Mbalmayo.

MAIN MISSIONS:

The Child and Youth Safeguarding Assistant provides technical and operational support for the implementation of policies, strategies and activities related to the protection and safeguarding of children, young people and adults in the programs. He/She mobilizes staff and all local stakeholders around the issues of Child and Youth Safeguarding. He/She contributes to prevention, awareness raising, risk management, case monitoring and coordination with local stakeholders to ensure safe environments for all beneficiaries.

Key Responsibilities

Working in close collaboration with the National Child and Youth Safeguarding Coordinator and in synergy with the local safeguarding team, the Safeguarding Assistant has the following responsibilities: 1.

Prevention
Contribute to the preparation of the mapping of child protection actors at the local level;
Participate in the development of a local strategy for the implementation of the safeguarding policy; Identify and mitigate risks related to safeguarding;

Prepare the required documentation for safeguarding audits.
2. Awareness & Training
Raise awareness of the safeguarding policy among staff, children, young people and visitors;
Organize training on safeguarding principles for stakeholders;
Promote the integration of child protection in all programmatic activities.
3. Reporting and Incident Management
Report any safeguarding concerns or incidents to the national team;
Manage sensitive information discreetly and in accordance with procedures;
Monitor the effectiveness of reporting mechanisms in place.
4. Monitoring, Evaluation & Coordination
Monitor the implementation of the mandatory requirements of the safeguarding policy;
Evaluate the implementation of the safeguarding and mitigation action plan;

 

Write regular reports on activities carried out;
Participate in local coordination networks for child protection;
Strengthen local partnerships for better community anchoring of safeguarding actions.

Support the implementation of the Child Safeguarding policy within intervention communities
Desired profile

Qualifications and experience
Degree in social work, psychology, law, education or other related field;
Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role related to child protection;
Good knowledge of the legal framework and international standards for child safeguarding;
Demonstrated skills in training, awareness raising and community work.
Key skills
Discretion, integrity and ability to manage sensitive information; Excellent communication and organizational skills;
Analytical mind and ability to work independently;

Comfortable working in a team and in a multicultural environment.
Job location:
01 in Mbalmayo
01 in Douala

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applications, with the subject:

<< Safeguard Assistant Douala May 2025 » for the position located in Douala
<< Safeguard Assistant Mbalmayo May 2025 » for the position located in Mbalmayo.

Must include:
A cover letter.
A detailed curriculum vitae.
Send your file only by email to: recrutement.rh@sos-cameroun.org

Application deadline: May 15, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. sharp.

 

A Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for testing and interviews.

OUR COMMITMENT

SOS Children’s Villages in Cameroon is committed to creating an environment conducive to building healthy relationships and in which the rights of staff as well as those of children/young people are respected and valued.

SOS Children’s Villages in Cameroon says: NO to Harassment, exploitation and all other forms of abuse.

SOS Children’s Villages in Cameroon applies zero tolerance to Child and Young People Safeguarding and adopts the principle of “do no harm”

WHAT WE STAND FOR

SOS Children’s Villages in Cameroon is committed to creating and maintaining a protective environment that promotes its core values ​​and prevents the abuse and exploitation of children. We strongly condemn all forms of violence and exploitation of children, both within and outside our organization, and respond appropriately to any proven or suspected abuse or attempted abuse. We develop mechanisms to raise awareness, prevent, encourage reporting, and facilitate response. Our actions can range from staff development measures such as training and counseling to disciplinary measures such as suspension, dismissal, or legal action.