Safeguarding Technical Adivisor

Family Health International • Durham, NC

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About The Position

The Safeguarding Technical Advisor provides technical and scientific leadership for safeguarding and protection-related programming in international development. The role supports the Senior Director in strengthening systems to track and monitor safeguarding compliance among implementing partners and in delivering technical assistance. It provides evidence-based advice to promote rigorous design and quality, builds capacity among country-level, regional, and global program staff, and assesses technical, scientific, managerial, and operational effectiveness. The advisor guides programs to meet technical standards and guidelines, may evaluate proposal design and protocols, and shares evolving standards, evidence, and best practices through collaboration, scientific forums, and technical networks. The role may coordinate with government agencies, civil society organizations, funders, and other organizations.

The position provides technical leadership for specific technical components and program-wide activities. With technical oversight, it supports the design, development, planning, implementation, and capacity building of program components; participates in resource development; develops tools; and ensures implementation aligns with global strategy and remains technically sound. The advisor supports field programs and implementing partners, maintains collaborative relationships with donors, government agencies, and NGOs, and may serve as a departmental resource on operational matters. The role requires managing an independent workflow under general supervisory guidelines and may accomplish results through lower-level managers or experienced staff.

The position typically requires a relevant master’s degree and 5–8 years of relevant experience. Travel is listed at 10%–25%. The expected US-based hiring salary range is $89,000–$120,000 annually; international hiring ranges vary by location. FHI 360 contributes 7% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account. US-based full-time staff receive 18 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 11 holidays annually; paid time off is pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or international equivalent in Knowledge/Information Services, Communications, Education, Environment, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences, International Development, Human Development, or a related field.
• Typically 5–8 years of relevant experience managing organization-wide projects and/or programs.
• Experience in a specialized technical field, including knowledge of and experience integrating safeguarding strategies into international development programs.
• Experience providing training and capacity-building activities to various stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and manage projects, set realistic priorities, and plan for successful implementation of activities.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate with enterprise services groups across the organization to strengthen organization-wide safeguarding systems.
• Relevant computer software skills, including standard Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluency in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods and lift 5–50 lbs.
• Ability to manage own work to job and performance standards and solve problems using technical knowledge and applicable policies or guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in French is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in safeguarding, protection-related programming, and related program-wide activities.
• Support the design, development, planning, implementation, and capacity building of specific technical program components, with technical oversight.
• Support country office project teams and implementing partners in integrating safeguarding strategies and provide timely technical assistance to field programs.
• Ensure the quality of technical activities and systems and that implementation adheres to global strategy, technical standards, and guidelines.
• Strengthen systems for tracking and monitoring safeguarding compliance among implementing partners.
• Assess technical, scientific, managerial, and operational effectiveness at program, regional, or global levels, as appropriate.
• Develop tools for the design and implementation of technical components.
• Evaluate proposal designs and protocols when required to ensure they are evidence-based and technically sound.
• Build capacity among country-level, regional, and global program staff and stakeholders through training and other capacity-building activities.
• Participate in resource development activities.
• Maintain constructive technical dialogue with field counterparts and implementing partners.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with donor and client organizations, government agencies, bilateral organizations, and NGOs.
• Share evidence, best practices, and new knowledge through collaboration, scientific forums, and technical networks.
• Coordinate with employees, consultants, and relevant organizational departments and personnel, including in on-site and field contexts.
• Plan and schedule own workflow and timetables, identify opportunities to improve efficiency or effectiveness, and enhance procedures within established parameters.
• Follow departmental and divisional standards and practices; perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• FHI 360 contributes 7% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account.
• US-based full-time staff receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year; paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.
• Competitive benefits package, professional development, and policies and programs supporting work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior