Safeguarding Coordinator

JOB TITLE: Safeguarding Coordinator

LOCATION: Beirut based with regular travel to Mount Lebanon, North (T5 and Akkar), Bekaa (North, West and Central), and South

ORGANIZATION PURPOSE:

ABAAD aims at achieving gender equality as an essential condition to sustainable social and economic development in the MENA region. ABAAD has a proven record in working in addressing GBV in emergency settings.

JOB PURPOSE:

The role of the Safeguarding Coordinator is to oversee the development, implementation, and effectiveness of ABAAD’s safeguarding systems across all programs and operations. This role aims to ensure the prevention of and response to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), and all other forms of misconduct, while strengthening accountability to affected populations (AAP) and promoting a culture of safety, ethics, and accountability.

Reporting Lines:

• Position Reports to: Director
• Position directly supervises: Safeguarding Officer

KEY RESPONSABILITIES:

• Develop, strengthen, and monitor effective safeguarding systems across ABAAD, including policies, procedures, reporting mechanisms, and risk mitigation measures.
• Ensure safeguarding policies are aligned with international best practices, donor requirements, and inter-agency standards.
• Support the institutionalization of safeguarding across programs, operations, HR, and partnerships.
• Provide technical guidance to management and staff on safeguarding risk management.
• Design and deliver context-specific safeguarding, PSEA, and AAP trainings for staff, volunteers, consultants, and partners.
• Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to internal teams and partners to strengthen safeguarding capacity.
• Conduct regular field visits for monitoring, technical support, consultation, and follow-up.
• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of ABAAD’s safeguarding workplan across all field locations.
• Oversee and strengthen ABAAD’s Complaints, Feedback, and Response Mechanism (CFRM), ensuring they are accessible, confidential, and survivor-centered.
• Produce regular analytical reports (monthly, semi-annual, and annual) with clear recommendations for management action.
• Lead safeguarding investigations, ensuring survivor-centered, confidential, and impartial processes and maintaining accurate case documentation and evidence management.
• Ensure safe referrals and coordination with internal and external support services, as appropriate.
• Actively participate in PSEA Network meetings, AAP Working group, working groups, and inter-agency safeguarding initiatives at national and sub-national levels.
• Serve as the organizational focal point for CHS, ensuring ABAAD’s safeguarding, accountability, and quality systems are aligned with CHS commitments, and coordinating CHS self-assessments and follow-up actions.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to the Safeguarding Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, law, psychology, social work, international development, or a related field (Master’s degree is an asset).
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • Safeguarding policy development and implementation
  • Managing complaints and feedback mechanisms
  • Safeguarding investigations (strong asset)
  • Capacity building and training facilitation
• Strong knowledge of humanitarian safeguarding standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to human rights and gender equality
• A Flexible pro-active attitude
• Ability to work well as an individual and in a team
• Ability to manage an unpredictable workload in a challenging environment
• Ability to work across socio-cultural and religious contexts
• A belief in ABAAD’s mission and vision
• A respect for ABAAD Code of Conduct and its PSEA Policy
• Fluency in spoken and written Arabic and English. French is a plus

• High Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Data Protection and Retention:

Data Collection: ABAAD will process the information you provide in your application for the purpose of evaluating your suitability for the advertised position. This data may include personal information such as your name, contact details, education, work experience and samples, and other relevant information.

Data Retention: ABAAD will retain your data for a period of up to 7 years following project completion. This retention period may be extended in specific circumstances, such as legal obligations or ongoing disputes. ABAAD may further retain your name and date of application in the organisation’s internal supplier log.

Data Security: ABAAD is committed to protecting your personal data. We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure the security of your data.  

Your Rights: You have the right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data, as well as the right to restrict or object to its processing. You may withdraw your application and request the deletion of your data by email. You also have the right to data portability.

Data Sharing: Your data may be shared with relevant third parties, such as background check providers or reference checkers, as necessary for the recruitment process.