Safeguarding Associate Field Manager -Migori , KenyaNewMigori, Kenya

Safeguarding Associate Field Manager -Migori , KenyaNewMigori, Kenya | GiveDirectly Safeguarding Associate Field Manager -Migori , KenyaNewMigori, Kenya GiveDirectly Migori International Junior level Speaks English, Swahili Apply Summary by Impactpool The Safeguarding Associate Field Manager at GiveDirectly is responsible for ensuring that the organization's activities are conducted in a manner that prevents abuse and addresses safeguarding concerns. This role involves collaborating with staff and communities to identify safeguarding risks, promoting safe behaviors, and enhancing confidence in reporting pathways. The manager will provide specialist input to operational decisions, guide case handling, and monitor best practices in safeguarding. This position is crucial for 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 the organization's activities are conducted in a manner that prevents abuse and addresses safeguarding concerns. This role involves collaborating with staff and communities to identify safeguarding risks, promoting safe behaviors, and enhancing confidence in reporting pathways. The manager will provide specialist input to operational decisions, guide case handling, and monitor best practices in safeguarding. This position is crucial for upholding high safeguarding standards and protecting the dignity and rights of recipients. Candidate

1-2 years

Experience

Location: Migori County, Kenya Contract Type: Fixed-Term (3 Months) Travel Requirement: Regular travel required to conduct field visits, support the Mothers and Babies operations and attend relevant events, subject to program needs and country budget. What you’ll do: Conduct safeguarding risk assessments and review operational tools to identify safeguarding risks, informed by direct engagement with communities, recipients, and staff, in order to 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. Establish, develop, and maintain a network of safeguarding focal points across the Mothers and Babies program to strengthen localised and collaborative risk identification and promote safeguarding best practice. Maintain and strengthen signposting and referral pathways by mapping and engaging trusted local service providers. Contribute safeguarding expertise to planning, design, and delivery to ensure that GiveDirectly’s activities remain safe, inclusive, and respectful. Deliver ongoing safeguarding training, onboarding, 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. At least 1-2 years

in safeguarding or related fields 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 Fluency in English and Swahili; Dholuo essential 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 The Economist , NPR , TED , and The Washington Post . We are one of Time100’s Most Influential Companies of 2026. Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We support high ownership and real professional growth. Curious about what it's really like to work here? Read our values and 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 and support appropriate and timely responses to safeguarding concerns. The role works closely with staff and communities to identify and reduce safeguarding risks, promote safe behaviours, and strengthen confidence in our reporting pathways. It contributes specialist 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

in safeguarding, protection, community development, social work, maternal health, 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. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from candidates who have personal or professional

in the low-income and/or historically marginalized communities that we serve. Professional fluency in English and Swahili is required. Fluency in Dholuo is essential . 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. Flagging for US applicants: We invite you to " Know Your Rights " as an applicant. 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. Want to put your best foot forward on your GiveDirectly application? Take a look at our Candidate Application Prep Guide ! Referrals Know the right person for this role? Please consider referring them . We offer a reward of $3,000 for a Senior Manager or above role, and $500 for a Manager role, paid if we end up hiring your referral. Thank you for sending great people our way! At Impactpool we do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead. Before applying, please make sure that you have read the

in safeguarding or related fields 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 Fluency in English and Swahili; Dholuo essential Fellowship Master the recruitment process of the impact sector! Become a fellow and gain access to Impactpool's premium material that will boost your career in the impact sector Explore fellowship Show GiveDirectly that you are interested in them Recruiters from the organization will be able to view your profile, contact you for current & future vacancies and engage you on opportunities that match your skills and interest. Connect with organization Safeguarding Associate Field Manager -Migori , KenyaNewMigori, Kenya GiveDirectly Migori International Junior level Speaks English, Swahili Apply