Safeguarding Manager (Chad)

About the role

Inkomoko is seeking a Safeguarding Manager for its operations in Chad. The role is pivotal in fostering a safe and dignified environment for clients, staff, and partners across all program sites.

Key responsibilities

• Embed safeguarding principles into all organizational practices, decision‑making and performance objectives.
• Lead awareness‑raising and capacity‑building activities for staff, partners and clients on the Code of Conduct, safeguarding policies and reporting mechanisms.
• Conduct ongoing safeguarding risk assessments for programmes, field activities, partnerships and new expansion locations.
• Monitor, enforce and continuously improve safeguarding standards in line with international humanitarian best practices.
• Collaborate closely with security, HR and program teams to prevent, detect and respond to safeguarding concerns.
• Provide training, guidance and technical support on safeguarding issues across all in‑country sites.
• Act as the primary point of contact for any safeguarding or protection incidents.

Required profile

• Proven experience in safeguarding, protection or related fields within humanitarian or development contexts.
• Strong understanding of international safeguarding standards and best practices.
• Excellent ability to train, mentor and influence staff and partners.
• Demonstrated capacity to conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Collaborative mindset with experience working alongside security, HR and program teams.

Required skills