Safeguarding Supervisor at Medecins Sans Frontieres
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, and exclusion from healthcare.
- Médecins Sans Frontières provides assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict.
- They do so irrespective of race, religion, creed, or political convictions. www.msf.org
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Safeguarding Supervisor
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Contract Period: Fix Term Contract
Main Purpose
Under the supervision of the Responsible SG Coordinator, the Safeguarding Officer supports the implementation and operationalization of MSF’s Safeguarding framework Standards at mission and project level.
- The Safeguarding Officer ensures effective rollout of prevention activities, supervises Safeguarding/Behavioural Focal Points at project level, strengthens safe reporting mechanisms, and supports the creation of a safe environment for staff, patients, and communities.
- The position translates mission safeguarding strategy into practical, consistent implementation across projects.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Implementation of Safeguarding Strategy:
- Support the Responsible SG Coordinator in implementing the mission safeguarding and abuse prevention strategy.
- Conduct project-level context analysis related to barriers and fears to reporting.
- Support safeguarding risk assessments and ensure mitigation measures are in place and implemented at project and coordination level.
- Ensure alignment of MSF activities with MSF Behavioural Commitments.
Minimum Required Skills and Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Law, Psychology, Education, Social Communication, or related field (required).
Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in safeguarding, abuse prevention, protection, or ethics within an international organization (required).
- Experience in humanitarian field settings (asset).
- Experience supervising or coaching staff (required).
- Experience facilitating workshops and handling sensitive topics (required).
Languages:
- English working language mandatory.
- Local languages used in MSF projects contexts desirable.
Competencies:
- Strong supervision and coaching skills
- Excellent facilitation and communication skills
- High ethical integrity and confidentiality
- Analytical skills (risk analysis & reporting trends)
- Cultural sensitivity and survivor-centered approach
- Ability to travel regularly to projects.
Application Closing Date
2nd April, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested applicant can apply via this link
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