Safeguarding Coordinator At Oxfam

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1: Receive safeguarding concerns/reports and support response

Sensitively receive safeguarding complaints and related information, and report these concerns, in accordance with Oxfam SOPs, to the Executing Affiliate’s SG Team/Lead.
Facilitate referral of survivor(s) for immediate, professional assistance, and keep complainant(s)/survivor(s) informed of case progress in case of investigations, as appropriate.
Maintain overview of referral pathways and legal context in Syria and monitor care provided to victims/survivors.
Where appropriate, and as requested by EA Safeguarding Team, provide logistical or other support during safeguarding queries and investigations.
Support the Country Team to embed safeguarding reporting procedures throughout the team’s work, including programmes
Engage with relevant teams in-country to ensure safeguarding is properly resourced

2: Build Capacity and raise awareness about Oxfam policies and procedures regarding sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and child abuse

Design and deliver training in line with safeguarding shared service materials on awareness raising and other capacity building activities for staff, affiliated personnel volunteers, Communities in need (Beneficiaries) and others across Oxfam in Syria.
Conduct awareness raising sessions on safeguarding policies and procedures, complaints mechanisms and process, roles and responsibilities of Oxfam staff in safeguarding.
In collaboration with Human Resources, conduct safeguarding awareness training (e.g. on how to recognise harassment and SEA) and induction for all new staff, and refresher trainings for all staff on a regular basis.
Support provision of safeguarding training and awareness raising sessions for partner organisations, service providers and suppliers in Syria.
Facilitate and support awareness-raising campaigns with beneficiaries and local communities on Safeguarding, the standards of conduct expected of Oxfam in [country]’s staff, and the variouscomplaints mechanisms for raising Safeguarding allegations or concerns, including contact details (including, as applicable, in an inter-agency context)
Work with HR and other relevant personnel (e.g. gender, protection) on Safeguarding related aspects, including ensuring that all personnel sign the code of conduct and that screening for past Safeguarding violations is a regular part of the recruitment process.

3: Promoting best practice, including in an inter-agency context

Pro-actively link with and learn from safeguarding staff in other organisations in the country.
Influencing managers, staff and volunteers and developing effective networks with external bodies, i.e. participate in and contribute to PSEA/safeguarding networks, GBV Sub cluster, and/or Protection cluster/network meetings.
Coordinate with the RSGA to document and promote best practice regionally

4: Other tasks

Support the Country Team in developing an understanding of the information needs of Oxfam staff, counterparts, and beneficiaries in relation to safeguarding.
Support Country Director, Oxfam GB Safeguarding Team and Regional Safeguarding Advisor to shape Oxfam Syria’s Safeguarding strategy, implement safeguarding policies, and report back to Country Leadership Team on progress
Contribute to and influence operational planning and ensure that SG plans are adequately resourced.
Supervise and support (part-time) Safeguarding Focal Points in field locations within the country.
In coordination with RSGA, provide regular reports and revisions to work plans on safeguarding activities, incorporating feedback on progress, lessons learnt, gaps and possible mitigation.
Conduct periodic assessments of implementation of One Oxfam safeguarding policies and practices in Syria and suggest improvements to senior management.
Undertake safeguarding risk assessments and monitoring, including through consultations with communities, in a safe, timely and effective manner while maintaining high levels of confidentiality, and support implementation of risk mitigation and safe programming plans.
Work with other relevant teams, such as protection, MEL, gender, communications, programmes, and fundraising, on integrating safeguarding into all aspects of Oxfam in [country]’s work.

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