Overview:
Women for Women International works in some of the most dangerous places to be a woman. We serve women survivors of war in conflict and post-conflict areas around the world in 8 countries including Afghanistan, Iraq, Eastern Congo, and Northern Nigeria. Our core belief is that stronger women build stronger nations; and with access to knowledge, resources, and a support network, a woman rebuilds her life and improves her community.
Our model works and we have the data to prove it. In our 26-year history, Women for Women International has reached over half a million women. The women we work with across 3 continents earn just $0.81 a day when we enroll them. At graduation, it’s $2.11, nearly tripled.
Our impact goes beyond income. The number of women who say at least one household member went to sleep hungry in the last four weeks has gone from 18% to 5%. And more women say they speak out against women’s abuse: 26% report having publicly spoken in the last 6 months against physically abusing women.
When women have the right tools, they realize the power within themselves to transform their lives, their families, their communities, and finally their entire nations.
WfWI signed in March 2018 a Pledge on Preventing Sexual Abuse, Exploitation, and Harassment by and of NGO staff. the Pledge outlines aspirational commitments towards sustained and significant changes by ensuring policies, procedures, and practices are strengthened, transparency and accountability enhanced, and root causes of harassment and abuse are addressed so that our offices and programs are safer spaces for all.
Summary:
The Director, Safeguarding and Security is responsible for leading on the organizational initiatives to protect staff and participants from any harm and abuse and protect WfWI assets and operations from any damage.
He/she will be responsible for developing and maintaining organizational policies and procedures for safeguarding and security management. S/he provides advice to WfWI leadership and technical support to Country Offices Senior Management Teams in the implementation of safeguarding and security management frameworks and facilitates the training and capacity building of staff.
Location:
The preferred location for this position is Nairobi or London. Other locations in WfWI African and European offices may be considered.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Safeguarding
Security
Engagement
Skills and Qualifications:
Physical Demands:
Organizational Values:
Adhere to WfWI Values, Code of Conduct, Safeguarding, Diversity Equity and Inclusion principles and related policies.
Application Instructions:
This position will be based in a country where WfWI operates and local nationals are encouraged to apply. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so please apply at your earliest convenience through our career page here:Â https://www.womenforwomen.org/about-us/careers.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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