Safeguarding Officer

Pak Mission Society

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Posted date	24th March, 2026	Last date to apply	29th March, 2026
Country	Pakistan	Locations	D.I.Khan
Category	Project Management
Salary	90k
Type	Full Time	Positions	2
Experience	3 years

Job Summary:

The Safeguarding Officer will be responsible for the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of safeguarding measures across all project activities. S/he will ensure that children, particularly girls, and vulnerable adults are protected from harm, abuse, exploitation, and neglect throughout project implementation.

Job Responsibilities:

Key Objective	Task descriptions
Objective # 1: Monitoring & Risk Mitigation	Organize training and capacity building of teachers, PTCs and head teachers on literacy, numeracy, safeguarding, and inclusion. Conduct regular field visits to identify potential safeguarding risks in project locations. Work with the project team to develop and implement risk mitigation plans. Ensure all project materials (IEC, visibility items) include safeguarding messages. Ensure timely implementation of monthly events, PTCs meetings as per budget.
Objective # 2: Community Engagement	Ensure project staff and partners understand and adhere to the organization's Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. Disseminate safeguarding guidelines to all stakeholders, including teachers, PTC members, and community volunteers. Ensure safeguarding is mainstreamed into all project activities (trainings, health camps, distributions, etc.). Raise awareness among children, parents, and teachers on their rights and available reporting channels. Engage with PTCs, school leadership, and community elders to promote a safe environment for girls' education. Conduct community awareness sessions on positive parenting, child rights, and prevention of abuse. Work closely with female teachers, community mobilizers, and volunteers to identify and address safeguarding concerns. Organize training for school leadership/Safeguarding focal persons on safeguarding. Promote parental engagement and school-community linkages.
Evaluation & Learning	Establish and manage safe, accessible, and confidential feedback and complaint mechanisms for children and community members. Receive, document, and respond to safeguarding concerns in line with organizational protocols. Maintain a safeguarding register and ensure timely reporting of incidents to the Project Manager and Safeguarding Focal Person.
Objective # 3: Data Management & Reporting	Prepare monthly safeguarding reports for internal and donor reporting. Document case studies, success stories, and lessons learned related to safeguarding interventions. Ensure all safeguarding data is stored securely and shared only on a need-to-know basis. Maintain updated records of teacher training, student attendance, learning assessments, and SMC activities.
Objective # 4: Other Responsibilities	Perform any other duties assigned by the line manager relevant to the ILMpact Education Project.

Job Specifications:

Education:

Master’s degree in Social sciences, Psychology, Gender Studies, Law, or related field from HEC-recognized university.

Work Experience:

Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in Education, child protection, safeguarding, PSEA, or gender-based violence (GBV) roles, preferably in education or humanitarian projects.
Strong coordination, communication, and analytical skills.
Willingness to travel to field locations.

Skills and Competencies:

Strong commitment to child rights and gender equality.
Knowledge of RL, TaRL and ECE approaches.
Empathy, patience, and ability to build trust with children and communities.
Excellent coordination and networking skills with government and civil society actors.
Ability to work under pressure and respond to emergencies.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct in handling sensitive cases.

Inclusivity & Safeguarding:

We value diversity and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and marginalized communities. A gender-balanced (50:50) and inclusive team is prioritized. All applicants will undergo rigorous safeguarding checks aligned with our zero-tolerance PSEA policy.

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