Safeguarding Technical Adivisor

FHI 360•Durham, NC

3d•$89,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Provides technical and scientific leadership to those designing and implementing technical strategies, programs, or tools in specific technical areas. The person in this position will have strong knowledge and background in safeguarding-related programming in international development. Supports the Senior Director in strengthening systems for tracking and monitoring safeguarding compliance among implementing partners and delivering technical assistance to partners. Provides technical advice based upon expertise and knowledge of evidence-based methods and strategies, current practice, and established operational and research standards to ensure quality and rigorous design. Builds capacity in country-level, regional or global program staff. Assesses current technical, scientific, managerial, and operational efficiencies at the program, regional, or global levels as appropriate. Provides guidance to ensure that program implementation adheres to appropriate technical standards and guidelines and that programs are technically sound. May evaluate proposal design and protocol development to ensure design is sound and based upon evidence-based practice. Provides global scientific leadership by staying current of evolving technical standards, guidelines, and program developments in area of expertise. Responsible for sharing best practices in their field of expertise and contribute to the knowledge base through participation in scientific forums and technical networks. Shares new knowledge/evidence and best practices through collaboration with relevant departments and personnel. May be required to coordinate and work with a diverse group of organizations, such as government agencies, civil society organizations, and funders in order to complete work.

Requirements

Ensures appropriate and timely technical support to field programs, including supporting country offices projects teams, and implementing partners in integrating safeguarding strategies.
Ensures the quality of implemented technical activities and systems at all levels.
Conducts routine coordination with employees and consultants, on-site and in the field.
Strong knowledge and skills in specific technical area/function and general understanding of concepts and principles of related technical areas/functions.
Solid knowledge of standards for the technical area/field, operational processes and procedures, work, and task flow.
Ability to manage own work to job and performance standards.
Demonstrates ability to assess needs within agreed upon duties and considers course of action best to meet those needs.
Effectively applies knowledge of technical area to solve range of problems.
Demonstrates ability to develop solutions to problems that cannot be solved using existing methods or approaches.
Coordinates own workflow and sets individual priorities.
Works under general guidelines for completion and accuracy as determined by the supervisor.
Accomplishes results through lower-level staff managers or through experienced staff who exercise independence in their assignments.
May manage a centralized functional area of activity.
Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Knowledge/Information Services, Communications, Education, Environment, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences International Development, Human Development or Related Field.
Typically requires 5-8 years of relevant experience in management of organization-wide projects and/or programs.
Has ability to develop and manage projects, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities.
Proficient writing and verbal communication skills.
Ability to coordinate with various enterprise services groups across the organization to strengthen organization-wide systems related to safeguarding.
Relevant computer software skills (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office).
Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
Experience in specialized technical field of study, including knowledge of and experience in integrating safeguarding strategies in international development programs and providing training and capacity building activities to various stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in French is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership in a specific technical component and/or program wide activities, specifically safeguarding and protection-related protection programming.
With technical oversight, provide technical leadership in design, development, planning, implementation, and capacity building of specific technical components of programs.
Participate in resource development activities.
Responsible for accomplishing assigned job responsibilities and following the standards and practices of the department and division.
Responsible for planning and scheduling own workflow and timetables, within area and function guidelines.
Identifies areas for improved efficiency or effectiveness within prescribed parameters, and institutes enhancements to procedures.
Maintains a constructive dialogue and technical exchange with field counterparts and technical staff of implementing partners.
Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with donor/client organizations, relevant government agencies, bilateral and other NGOs.
Develops tools for the design and implementation of specific technical components.
Ensures that project implementation adheres to the appropriate global strategy and remains technically sound.
May serve as a departmental resource on procedural, administrative, and operational issues.
Performs other duties as assigned.