Safeguarding & Child Protection Officer (Volunteer)

Job Title
Safeguarding & Child Protection Officer (Volunteer)
Location
Remote / Hybrid (Nigeria)
Job Type
Volunteer • Part-time
Job Function
Social Work • Legal / Governance • Non-Profit Operations
About SHE-SHINES INITIATIVE
SHE-SHINES INITIATIVE is a dedicated non-profit organization focused on empowering young girls and women (ages 6–18) through structured mentorship, leadership development, and capacity-building programs. We are committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and transformational environment for every participant we serve.
About the Role (Volunteer Opportunity)
💡 Please Note: This is a volunteer (unpaid) position. It is ideal for a dedicated social worker or social science professional looking to drive meaningful social change, gain hands-on non-profit governance experience, and protect the rights and welfare of young girls.
As the Safeguarding & Child Protection Officer, you will serve as the organizational anchor for safety, ethical compliance, and participant welfare. You will oversee safeguarding protocols across all our cohort activities, events, and mentorship pipelines.
Key Responsibilities
Policy Enforcement & Compliance: Implement, regularly review, and enforce our child protection and safeguarding frameworks across all initiative operations.
Risk Assessment: Conduct thorough risk assessments for all cohort programs, workshops, and outreach activities involving girls aged 6–18.
Incident Management: Serve as the primary, confidential point of contact for any child welfare concerns, safety breaches, or reports, ensuring swift action according to established protocols.
Capacity Building: Facilitate mandatory safeguarding orientations and safety briefings for newly onboarded staff, mentors, volunteers, and project leads.
Monitoring & Reporting: Maintain accurate, confidential records of all safeguarding assessments and present periodic welfare updates to leadership.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field.
Knowledge: Sound understanding of child rights, safeguarding principles, social work ethics, and protection frameworks.
Soft Skills: Exceptional emotional intelligence, discretion, active listening, critical thinking, and crisis response capability.
Commitment: Ability to dedicate 5-10 hours to virtual meetings, cohort reviews, and program oversight.
What You Will Gain
Direct Impact: Play a pivotal role in creating safe, empowering environments for young girls.
Leadership Experience: Build high-level operational experience in non-profit governance and safeguarding management.
Recognition: Official Certificate of Service and formal letter of recommendation upon successful engagement.
Network: Connect with a network of dedicated global advisors, mentors, and organizational leaders.
How to Apply
Click "Apply" on LinkedIn or send your CV and a brief note on why you are passionate about child protection to sheshinesinitiative338@gmail.com with the subject line: Application: Safeguarding & Child Protection Officer – [Your Full Name]
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