Safeguarding Associate Field Manager
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GiveDirectly is hiring a Safeguarding Associate Field Manager based in Kaloleni, Kenya. This field-based role focuses on preventing abuse, identifying safeguarding risks, and supporting timely responses to concerns within communities and staff. The position requires 1-2 years of safeguarding experience and fluency in English and Kigiriama.
- Field-based role in Kaloleni, Kenya with regular travel to program sites
- Requires 1-2 years of safeguarding or related experience
- Must be fluent in English and Kigiriama
- Fixed-term contract with direct community engagement
- Reports to Kenya Safeguarding Field Manager
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- Required1+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- PreferredPractical evidence in internship, entregador, SafeguardingThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in Not specifiedThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Fixed-Term contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
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- Add concrete examples related to internship, entregador, Safeguarding, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
- Follow the instructions from Impactpool Kenya; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
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- Prepare a polite question about pay, benefits and contract terms for later interview stages.
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Safeguarding Associate Field Manager -Kaloleni, KenyaNewKaloleni, Kenya | GiveDirectly
Safeguarding Associate Field Manager -Kaloleni, KenyaNewKaloleni, Kenya
GiveDirectly
Kenya
International
Junior level
Speaks English
Apply
Summary by Impactpool
The Safeguarding Associate Field Manager at GiveDirectly is responsible for ensuring that activities are planned and delivered in ways that prevent abuse while supporting timely responses to safeguarding concerns. This field-based role involves direct engagement with communities and staff to identify safeguarding risks and promote safe behaviors. The manager will also contribute to operational decision-making, guide case handling, and monitor best practices in safeguarding. The position emphasizes upholding high safeguarding standards and protecting the dignity and rights of recipients.
Candidate
Requirements
1-2 years
for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
Summary by Impactpool
The Safeguarding Associate Field Manager at GiveDirectly is responsible for ensuring that activities are planned and delivered in ways that prevent abuse while supporting timely responses to safeguarding concerns. This field-based role involves direct engagement with communities and staff to identify safeguarding risks and promote safe behaviors. The manager will also contribute to operational decision-making, guide case handling, and monitor best practices in safeguarding. The position emphasizes upholding high safeguarding standards and protecting the dignity and rights of recipients.
Candidate
1-2 years
Experience
in safeguarding or related roles
Professional fluency in English and Kigiriama
Strong judgement in sensitive situations
Ability to identify safeguarding risks
Commitment to survivor-centered practice
Strong communication and documentation skills
High organization and attention to detail
Ability to work independently in field settings
GiveDirectly has delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty across 15 countries since 2011. We believe cash transfers are one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid, with the
research
to back it up. Our work has been covered by
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,
NPR
,
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, and
The Washington Post
. We are one of
Time100’s
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hear from the people who do
. If they resonate, this could be a great fit!
The Safeguarding Associate Field Manager ensures that GiveDirectly’s activities are planned and delivered in ways that prevent abuse. They also support appropriate and timely responses to safeguarding concerns. The role will primarily be based in the field, working closely with field staff and communities to identify and reduce safeguarding risks, promote safe behaviours, and strengthen confidence in our reporting pathways. The Safeguarding Associate Field Manager supports the Safeguarding Field Manager in contributing safeguarding input to operational decision making, guides effective case handling and escalation, and monitors and supports teams to apply best safeguarding practice consistently. This position upholds high safeguarding standards, reinforces trust, and ensures that all aspects of work protect the dignity and rights of recipients.
Reports to:
Kenya Safeguarding Field Manager
Location:
Kaloleni, Kenya. This is a field-based role requiring regular field visits within the area
Contract Type:
Fixed-Term
Travel Requirement:
Regular travel required to program field sites in and around Kaloleni.
What you’ll do:
Direct engagement with communities, recipients, and staff in order to identify safeguarding risks and take early action to prevent abuse.
Receive, document, and support responses to safeguarding concerns in line with our case management protocol by using survivor centred practice and established escalation pathways.
Conduct Safeguarding investigations as needed, focusing on recipient/ field-based concerns.
Support in developing and maintaining a network of safeguarding focal points to strengthen localised and collaborative risk identification and promote safeguarding best practice.
Contribute safeguarding expertise to planning, design, and delivery to ensure that GiveDirectly’s activities remain safe, inclusive, and respectful.
Support in delivering ongoing safeguarding training and sensitisation sessions for staff and partners, and support teams to apply best safeguarding practice consistently and promote safe behaviours.
Represent safeguarding needs in field operations and maintain trusted relationships with local leaders, partners, and community actors.
Monitor safeguarding trends and incidents, prepare self assessments and routine reports, and escalate and address gaps in safeguarding practices appropriately.
What you’ll bring:
Exceptional alignment with
GiveDirectly Values
and active demonstration of our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity.
Language Requirement: Professional fluency in English and Kigiriama.
Minimum of 1-2 years
in safeguarding, protection, community development, social work, or related operational roles, with a strong understanding of risks affecting development or humanitarian programmes.
Strong judgement and the ability to take timely and appropriate action in sensitive or complex safeguarding situations.
Confidence in identifying safeguarding risks across programme activities and supporting staff to apply safe planning and safeguarding best practice consistently.
Understanding of and commitment to survivor centred practice, confidentiality, and ethical decision making.
Strong communication, facilitation, and documentation skills, including the ability to explain safeguarding obligations clearly and engage staff and community members respectfully.
High levels of organisation, reliability, and attention to detail when maintaining safeguarding records, logs, and reports.
Ability to work independently in field settings, manage competing priorities, and uphold safeguarding standards with professionalism and integrity.
Working at GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Commitment to Safeguarding
As a global organization working with communities to eliminate extreme poverty, GiveDirectly takes the safeguarding of its recipients, staff, and partners seriously. To that end, GiveDirectly is a member of the
Misconduct Disclosure Scheme
, and will systematically check with previous employers about any abuse or misconduct related matters involving potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens.
These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we work with, and prevent abuse to our recipients and staff.
**GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect people and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance when it comes to preventing, reporting, or responding to any form of abuse or exploitation.” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.**
Reasonable Accommodations
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the role, please email us at careers@givedirectly.org with the email subject “Accommodation Needed”. We will work with you to ensure reasonable accommodations are made to support your needs.
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in safeguarding or related roles
Professional fluency in English and Kigiriama
Strong judgement in sensitive situations
Ability to identify safeguarding risks
Commitment to survivor-centered practice
Strong communication and documentation skills
High organization and attention to detail
Ability to work independently in field settings
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Safeguarding Associate Field Manager -Kaloleni, KenyaNewKaloleni, Kenya
GiveDirectly
Kenya
International
Junior level
Speaks English
Apply