Officier (ère) Sauvegarde (Safeguarding Officer) - Nippes (Miragôane)
Join Mercy Corps as a Safeguarding Officer to strengthen community safeguarding mechanisms.
Overview
Join Mercy Corps as a Safeguarding Officer to strengthen community safeguarding mechanisms.
You have:
- Hold a university degree in social sciences, psychology, social work, sociology, human rights, gender and development, public health, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in safeguarding, protection, PSEA, MHPSS, case management or community programming; experience within an NGO is an asset.
- Good knowledge of safeguarding principles, PSEA, Do No Harm approach, survivor-centered approach, MHPSS, Psychological First Aid (PFA) and referral pathways.
- Proven experience in facilitation, training, and community mobilization.
- Experience collaborating with local authorities, humanitarian clusters, and/or PSEA networks.
- Sensitivity to gender, inclusion of disability, and child-appropriate approaches; ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and tact.
- Excellent writing and communication skills in Creole and French; English is an asset.
- Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Possession of a valid AC driving license and ability to ride a motorcycle.
Potential interview questions
| Describe your experience with community mobilization and how you engage local stakeholders. | The interviewer wants to understand your practical skills in engaging communities. | Discuss specific examples of your role in community mobilization efforts. |
| How would you handle a sensitive safeguarding related complaint? | This assesses your understanding of confidentiality and procedure in safeguarding. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methodologies do you use for training community committees on safeguarding principles? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a successful collaboration with local authorities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What measures would you suggest to improve community access to referral services? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Discuss a challenging scenario you faced while working on safeguarding in the community. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools do you find most useful for monitoring safeguarding activities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure inclusivity in safeguarding programs? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 7 days ago
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Updated 9 hours ago
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Source:
mercycorps.org/careers/national
