SAFEGUARDING LEAD AT CO-CREATION HUB (CCHUB)

About Company:

CcHUB is Nigeria’s first open living lab and pre-incubation space being designed to be a multi-functional, multi-purpose space where work to catalyze creative social tech ventures take place. The HUB is a place for technologists, social entrepreneurs, government, tech companies, impact investors and hackers in and around Lagos to co-create new solutions to the many social problems in Nigeria.

Job Description:

Safeguarding Leadership and Oversight:

• Develop, implement, and review safeguarding policies, procedures, and guidelines in line with international best practices and local laws.
• Conduct safeguarding risk assessments across program activities and recommend mitigation measures.
• Monitor safeguarding systems and protocols regularly to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
• Provide technical guidance and support to program teams and partners on safeguarding requirements.
• Lead safeguarding investigations and ensure timely, appropriate, and confidential responses to incidents.

Capacity Building and Training:

• Design and deliver safeguarding training for staff, partners, and stakeholders.
• Build the capacity of program teams to identify risks, prevent harm, and respond effectively to safeguarding concerns.
• Develop learning resources, toolkits, and workshops to embed safeguarding awareness across the program.

Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Ensure safeguarding standards are included in all program partnership agreements.
• Act as the focal point for safeguarding issues in donor relations, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Collaborate with government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to align safeguarding practices with national laws and global standards.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Develop systems to monitor safeguarding compliance and outcomes across program activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation of safeguarding risks, incidents, and mitigation measures.
• Provide regular safeguarding reports to program leadership and donors.

Key Performance Indicators 

• Safeguarding Systems and Policy Implementation
• Capacity Building and Training
• Incident Management and Response
• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
• Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement

Requirements:

• Proven experience designing and managing safeguarding programs and policies in Africa.
• Strong knowledge of global safeguarding and child protection frameworks (e.g., UNCRC, GDPR for child data).
• Track record in leading and managing diverse teams focused on gender, equity, and inclusion.
• Understanding of legal/regulatory safeguarding frameworks in Nigeria, Kenya, Namibia, and Rwanda.
• Expertise in gender analysis, safeguarding risk assessments, and child protection evaluations.
• Demonstrated experience in capacity building and training delivery across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and partnership-building skills.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Gender Studies, Human Rights, International Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in safeguarding, gender equity, child protection, or related fields, preferably within international development or innovation settings.

Salary

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