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Safeguarding Officer is available at VisionFund Zambia in Head Office Lusaka, Zambia. Review the job description, requirements, closing date and application details below.
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VISIONFUND ZAMBIA — JOIN OUR TEAM! VisionFund Zambia is looking for a passionate and committed Safeguarding Officer to join our team at our Head Office in Lusaka, Zambia. If you are dedicated to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment and have the skills and experience to support safeguarding across our organisation, we would love to hear from you. Be part of a team committed to protecting people, empowering communities, and improving lives. Job Purpose: The Safeguarding Officer will support the leadership of VisionFund Zambia in establishing and nurturing a strong safeguarding culture. This role involves contextualizing and rolling out Child and Adult Safeguarding policies, creating training and capacity-building systems, managing incident response, and monitoring compliance across all national and branch operations. Key Responsibilities: Policy Implementation: Contextualize VisionFund Zambia’s Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy for national and branch-level operations. Leadership Support: Provide the CEO and Senior Management Team (SMT) with resources and advice to foster a healthy safeguarding culture and co-create safeguarding action plans. Training & Capacity Building: Develop and deliver safeguarding orientation and training programs for staff, the Board, interns, volunteers, partners, and visitors. Incident Management: Manage and investigate safeguarding concerns and reports in accordance with organizational and global protocols. Monitoring & Reporting: Lead working groups to complete annual safeguarding reports, maintain the Safeguarding Risk Register, and ensure compliance with VisionFund International standards. Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison with the VisionFund International (VFI) Safeguarding Network and lead VFI-initiated initiatives (e.g., Safeguarding Awareness Week). Qualifications and Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Law, Human Rights, Social Work, Human Resources, Development Studies, or a related field. Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience in PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), GBV (Gender-Based Violence), or safeguarding work. Prior experience working within development, humanitarian, or microfinance environments is an advantage. Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills across diverse stakeholders. Demonstrated problem-solving, critical thinking, and investigation/case management capabilities. Strong computer literacy and knowledge management skills. How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the official World Vision / VisionFund Workday recruitment portal below: 👉 Click Here to Apply on VisionFund / World Vision Portal Closing Date: Friday, 9th October, 2026 Application link: https://www.myworkday.com/worldvision/d/inst/9925$57818/rel-task/2998$16774.htmldRequirements
Qualifications and Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Law, Human Rights, Social Work, Human Resources, Development Studies, or a related field. Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience in PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), GBV (Gender-Based Violence), or safeguarding work. Prior experience working within development, humanitarian, or microfinance environments is an advantage. Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills across diverse stakeholders. Demonstrated problem-solving, critical thinking, and investigation/case management capabilities. Strong computer literacy and knowledge management skills. How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the official World Vision / VisionFund Workday recruitment portal below: 👉 Click Here to Apply on VisionFund / World Vision Portal Closing Date: Friday, 9th October, 2026Explore related jobs in Zambia
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