Position: Child Safeguarding Officer (SOS Children's Villages of Cambodia)__Deadline:31-March

Location:  Phnom Penh

The Child Safeguarding Officer is responsible for supporting the effective implementation of child and youth safeguarding across all SOS Children’s Villages Cambodia programs, villages, schools, and partner activities. The role focuses on prevention, staff and caregiver capacity building, safeguarding compliance, and support to incident management processes. The position works closely with program, HR, education, and village teams to ensure safeguarding policies, codes of conduct, and reporting mechanisms are understood and consistently applied. The Child Safeguarding Officer also supports training, risk assessments, documentation, and follow-up actions to strengthen a safe and protective environment for children and young people.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safeguarding Systems and Compliance

• Support the implementation of SOS Child and Youth Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and related procedures across all locations.
• Ensure safeguarding policies are understood and applied by staff, caregivers, volunteers, interns, and partners.
• Conduct routine safeguarding compliance checks at village, school, and project levels.
• Support integration of safeguarding into program design, SOPs, HR processes, and partnerships.

Prevention and Capacity Building

• Plan and deliver safeguarding orientations and refresher trainings for staff, caregivers, youth, and partners.
• Support child-friendly and youth-friendly awareness activities on safety, rights, and reporting mechanisms.
• Contribute to the development or adaptation of safeguarding tools, IEC materials, and training resources suitable for Cambodia’s context.
• Support induction processes to ensure all new staff and associates complete safeguarding requirements.

Incident Management and Case Support

• Serve as a focal support person for safeguarding concerns reported at the program or village level.
• Support Incident Management Team (IMT) processes, including documentation, timelines, and follow-up actions.
• Ensure safeguarding cases are recorded accurately, confidentially, and in line with SOS standards.
• Coordinate with relevant internal teams and external services when referral or escalation is required, without leading investigations unless assigned.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation

• Support safeguarding risk assessments for programs, facilities, events, and new initiatives.
• Work with program and operations teams to identify risks and develop practical mitigation measures.
• Monitor safeguarding risks related to staffing, volunteers, partners, and service delivery models.

Monitoring, Reporting, and Learning

• Maintain safeguarding records, training trackers, and compliance documentation.
• Contribute to internal safeguarding reports for management, donors, and SOS International as required.
• Analyze trends, gaps, and recurring issues to inform prevention and system improvements.
• Support learning sessions and follow-up actions after incidents or audits.

Coordination and External Engagement

• Coordinate closely with HR, Program, Education, and Village Management teams on safeguarding matters.
• Support engagement with government services, NGOs, and referral partners related to child protection.
• Participate in national safeguarding or child protection networks when relevant and approved.

Key working relationships

• Internal

1. Project Manager for day-to-day coordination, guidance, and follow-up on safeguarding actions within the village.
2. Program Coordinators and Social Workers to integrate safeguarding into daily care, case management, and family strengthening activities.
3. Caregivers, Youth Leaders, and House Parents to promote safe caregiving practices, awareness, and early identification of safeguarding concerns.
4. School Principal, Teachers, and Education Staff to ensure safeguarding standards are applied in learning environments and school-related activities.
5. Village Administration and Operations Staff to address safeguarding risks related to facilities, transport, procurement, and events.
6. Village Incident Management Team (IMT) Members to support reporting, documentation, and timely follow-up of safeguarding concerns at the village level.
7. Children, Youth, and Youth Representatives to support child-friendly awareness, participation, and safe reporting mechanisms.

• External

1. Commune and district authorities (including child protection and social affairs focal points) – for coordination, referral, and compliance when required.
2. Local child protection service providers for counseling, psychosocial support, medical care, or legal referral services.
3. Community leaders and protection structures to support prevention, awareness, and safe community-based referral pathways.
4. Local schools, health centers, and service providers ensure coordinated safeguarding responses involving children and families.
5. Partner NGOs and community-based organizations for joint activities and alignment on safeguarding standards.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, education, law, human rights, or a related field.
• At least experience in child protection, safeguarding, or social services, preferably within NGOs for 3 to 5 years
• Practical experience supporting safeguarding systems, training, or case management processes.
• Good understanding of Cambodia’s child protection system and relevant legal frameworks.
• Strong understanding of child safeguarding principles and ethical practice.
• Practical facilitation and training skills.
• Clear documentation and reporting skills.
• Strong coordination and communication skills in Khmer and working English.

Please send CV and cover letter to
Email:      sos.recruitment@soscvcambodia.org
Phone:    023219190
Website: https://soscambodia.org
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