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• The main objective of this post is to implement the safeguarding policy in the field, having a particular emphasis on SEA and child protection and assuring the country office meets the international standards for SEA prevention. 
• Under the supervision of the country director for Sudan and the advice of the safeguarding, harassment prevention and equality expert at HQ

• Leading the implementation of the safeguarding policy at the operational level. 
• Producing operation plans to mainstream SEA across our humanitarian work in Sudan.
• Organizing a safeguarding structure identifying safeguarding focal points and leading its coordination. 
• Helping to incorporate properly the SEA angle into risks analysis and the project cycle.
• Leading SEA training and assuring zero tolerance against SEA is well understood between our staff, service providers and partner NGOs.  
• Planning the safeguarding work with service providers and partner NGOs to comply with the requirements of the policy.
• Identifying and engaging with local women NGOs to help us dismantling gender discrimination behind SEA behaviors. 
• Producing safeguarding awareness-raising materials for staff and beneficiaries and otyher audiences. 
• Reinforcing SEA reporting mechanisms. 
• Helping with SEA case management when needed. 
• Any other task required to help increasing safeguarding capacity in Sudan. 

Studies 

• Master’s degree on gender, child, human rights, protection, or related field.  In the absence of that, substantial field experience working will be required, ideally on sexual exploitation and abuse or gender-based violence. 

Practical experience 

• 4 years proven experience working on SEAH and/or gender-based violence NGOs, ideally in the humanitarian sector. 
• Knowledge of sexual exploitation and sexual abuse in the NGO sector and/or

gender-based violence.

• Experience designing and implementing comprehensive safeguarding and/ or protection systems for aid/humanitarian organisations.
• Experience in confidential incident reporting systems.
• Good experience in conducting workshops.
• Understanding of international best practices on safeguarding and on issues of confidentiality.
• Experience working in the field in developing countries. 

Personal skills

• Sensitivity to sexual violence and cultural diversity.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to different audiences, partner NGOs, programme beneficiaries etc. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage appropriately with partners’ staff across various job functions. 
• Excellent written and spoken fluency in English.

Desirable 

• Previous work with victims of sexual violence is an asset.
• Previous experience undertaking SEA investigation is a plus.
• Previous experience working in African countries and local communities is a plus. 

• Based in: Port Sudan/Khartoum with required travel to field areas
• Women are highly encouraged to apply.
• Salary:  1650 USD Gross
• Position length: 1 year (renewable based on Evaluation) 
• Annual Leave: 20 days/ year
• Medical insurance.
• Eid Bonus.
• 13th month's salary.
• Emotional care service at the service of the employee and family.

Notes:

• This is a national job for Sudanese only.
• Candidates may be contacted for other suitable positions within Action Against Hunger.
• Due to the high number of applications received, only potential applicants will be contacted.
• The organization is committed to the principles of non-discrimination and diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people.
  In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Action Against Hunger implement a range of procedures and actions to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded and abuse is prevented.