Safeguarding Officer at Malaria Consortium


Safeguarding Officer at Malaria Consortium


Malaria Consortium Nigeria is committed to tackling the large number of malaria cases and deaths in the country. 

  • Working in partnership with the Ministry of Health and other partners, we lead and support three major malaria control initiatives in the country: Support to the National Malaria Control Programme (SuNMaP); NetWorks and MAPS.

Experience: 3 years

Location: Abuja

Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a  Safeguarding Officer to join our People & Culture team in Abuja, Nigeria.

  • The post holder will report to the Global Safeguarding Advisor and is responsible for ensuring that Malaria Consortium’s safeguarding standards are implemented and maintained to protect children, young people, and vulnerable adults from harm. 
  • Based in Abuja, Nigeria, the officer provides technical leadership, training, and oversight to Safeguarding Focal Points across all country offices, promoting a consistent safeguarding culture and ensuring compliance with international standards.

Supporting policy implementation, building capacity of focal points, coordinating safeguarding efforts, and managing or escalating cases with a survivor-centered approach. 

The role requires up to 15% travel within Nigeria and other Malaria Consortium countries.

The successful candidate will have:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as international politics, international development, human rights, international law, or equivalent experience.

  • Minimum of three years of experience in INGOs/NGOs in safeguarding, PSEAH, gender-based violence (GBV), or protection capacity.
  • Previous experience supporting senior management roles, with the ability to influence and provide technical advice at leadership level.
  • Proficiency in professional written and spoken English.

Knowledge and practical experience in implementing Safeguarding and PSEAH donor’s mandatory requirements.

How to Apply 

Interested applicant can apply via this link 

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