We are seeking candidates with a strong background in safeguarding, with a focus on gender equality and inclusion to join our team at SDDirect.
Department: Technical Team
Location: Central London, with possible international travel
Reports to: Senior Technical Expert, Safeguarding Sub-portfolio Lead
Appointment term: One-year contract, with possibility for extension (we are open to negotiate whether it is part time or full time)
Salary: Competitive package between £50-70k in line with experience
Specific requirements: You must be eligible to work in the UK and able to travel internationally.
Closing Date: 28th February 2021**
Social Development Direct (SDDirect) is a leading provider of high-quality, innovative social development expertise, consultancy and research services. As a medium-sized, specialist firm, we offer in-depth thematic expertise in safeguarding and gender-based violence; governance and inclusive services; security, justice & peace-building; and inclusive economic empowerment.
We have a strong track record, over 20 years, of providing high quality services that include technical advice and support, research, development assistance programme design, delivery and management, monitoring and evaluation. Our clients are leading international development agencies, international NGOs and Foundations. Read more about us and our work at: www.sddirect.org.uk.
We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Plan International UK, a leader in gender-based programming for children.
Overall purpose of the role
The Safeguarding role will be in place for 1 year, with the possibility of extension.
This full-time position will play a key role in a senior staff consultant position with the SDDirect Technical Team delivering technical work across our safeguarding portfolio and beyond. This will include desk-based and in-country work, such as undertaking evidence reviews and supporting programme design.
Main duties and responsibilities
· Provide high quality safeguarding services to a range of clients (including government departments (e.g. FCDO and other UK Departments), international agencies, non-governmental organisations, foundations, International Financial Institutions and consultancy partners
· Contribute to positive relationships and collaboration with clients and partners
· Support the growth of SDDirect’s safeguarding portfolio of work through providing technical input and content for relevant expressions of interest, bids and research proposals to prospective clients.
· Represent SDDirect and its work as needed at meetings and events.
· Support the development of SDDirect’s safeguarding body of knowledge and practice, strategic thinking, intellectual leadership and planning, staying abreast of current thinking methodologies and good practice in the field.
· Support in the delivery of other SDDirect projects across other portfolios (e.g. Gender Based Violence, Inclusive Economic Development, etc.) as needed and depending on availability.
How to apply
To apply
If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, please email your tailored CV with a cover letter by email to [email protected]. We will be reviewing these on a rolling basis. Please use this email subject line: ‘Safeguarding Senior Technical Expert’ – Your Name.
Your CV and cover letter should be tailored for this job application and should clearly demonstrate how you fit the person specification outlined below, and why you are applying for this role. The CV should be no longer than 3 pages, and the cover letter no longer than 1 page. In your cover letter, please also clearly specify:
· Your ability to travel overseas**
· The names of two referees who may be contacted **
Interviews will be held in March 2021. SDDirect strives to be an inclusive organisation and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. Please let us know if you would require any assistance in order to attend the interview, which will be held virtually via Skype, Zoom or Teams.
Due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.
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