Global Safeguarding and Inclusion Advisor June 2021
Contents About SNV
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Competencies
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Business Development Team
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Additional Information
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Job Description
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How to Apply
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Responsibilities
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About Oxford HR
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Qualifications
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SNV Global Safeguarding and Inclusion Advisor
About SNV SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation that makes a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty by helping them raise incomes and access basic services. We focus on only three sectors and have a long-term, local presence in over 25 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our team of more than 1,300 staff is the backbone of SNV. Driven by the Sustainable Development Goals, we are dedicated to a society in which all people are free to pursue their own sustainable development, and no one is left behind. This commitment to equity directs us to focus on gender and youth.
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We apply our know-how to deliver results at scale worldwide. We do this through our local presence and know-how to realise effective solutions and our specialised expertise on agriculture, energy, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). Our projects directly benefit millions of people. At the same time, projects drive systems change, which helps many more people work their way out of poverty, well beyond the scope of projects. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organisation, implementing our mission exclusively through project financing. This requires us to work efficiently and to invest in operational excellence every day. For more information on SNV, visit our website: https://snv.org/.
The Job Role:
Duty Station:
Global Safeguarding and Inclusion Advisor The Hague, Netherlands
Salary: Competitive
At SNV our people are our greatest asset. Our unique organisation attracts individuals who take initiative and ownership and can truly contribute to our strategy and mission to improve the lives of millions of people. The culture at SNV is informal, rewarding, and challenging and teamwork plays a key role. We value diverse perspectives and give people the opportunity and responsibility to grow SNV around the globe. SNV staff thrive in
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an environment of meaningful work and are proud of the results they achieve. SNV is committed to fostering an organizational culture of integrity, policy compliance and openness, based on our values of trust, respect, equity and people-centeredness. The Global Safeguarding and Inclusion Advisor is integral to this and is a critical role in enabling the organisation to maintain and nurture a safe and inclusive work environment across the organisation.
Your Role The Global Safeguarding and Inclusion Advisor has an advisory and compliance role visa-vis country teams and drives efforts to continually raise team member awareness and
capability in relation to safeguarding standards, expected behaviours and best practices for creating safe, inclusive work environments and organizational culture.
Your main responsibilities • You will be responsible for the further development and/or maintenance of SNV’s Safeguarding standards and framework and establishment of the annual workplan • Create and/or support in the development of inclusion programmes, tools and strategies • Coordinate the incorporation of safeguarding into job descriptions, recruitment practices, performance management plan, agreements etc. • Create processes and systems for projects to monitor and report on local partners’ application and impact of protection policies and guidance
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• Strengthen the internal country focal point network, and ensure they have the skills, knowledge and training required to fulfil their role effectively • Conduct and/or support in investigations pursuant to complaints and violations of safeguarding policies and procedures • Develop and conduct training of management and team members on safeguarding standards and procedures • Act as an advisor to the Managing board on safeguarding related matters • Represent SNV in relevant (international) networks
Our Offer • A fulfilling role in the global HR team for a dynamic person • We have the benefits of a sound stable country network build on more than 50 years of SNV experience.
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• A solid compensation package including holiday allowance and end of year allowance, definite contract, 30 annual leave days, pension scheme, learning opportunities and global travel.
Qualifications • Master’s Degree in a relevant field and recognized relevant certification and knowledge of current best practices relating to ethics management. • At least seven years of experience in areas related to safeguarding and inclusion, with direct involvement in the delivery of international development programmes, preferably with the UN, a humanitarian organization, and/or international NGO, and sound knowledge of the development and implementation of standards of conduct • Demonstrated commitment to and experience in using a survivor-centred approach. • Working experience in a similar position in an international non-governmental organization is highly preferred. • Familiarity with the latest development in protection mainstreaming around PSEA, CP and TIP as well as international standards and normative guidance around PSEA, CP, and TIP.
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• Outstanding interpersonal skills with bilingual command of English and French, orally and in writing. • Proactive and effective communication skills, including the ability to explain complex topics clearly and concisely • Ability to maintain confidentiality, to inspire trust and to demonstrate high personal integrity is crucial. • Excellent facilitation, training, networking, and listening skills. • Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
How to Apply All correspondence, at this stage, should be via Oxford HR. To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button on the job advert page, complete our online application form, and submit your CV and cover letter. Please provide a CV and cover letter in two different documents, which should be prepared before applying as they will be considered in the application process. The cover letter should be no more than two pages long and explain why you are interested in this post and how your skills and experience make you a good fit. The document should be saved in MS Word in the following format: Your First Name-Your Last Name-Document Name- Date (mmyyyy) e.g., Malika-Cook-CV-062021 SNV. Timeline Closing Date:
19th July 2021
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews will be scheduled accordingly.
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Diversity Statement Equality and diversity are at the core of SNV’s values. Staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected. Selection process All candidates will receive an update regarding their application after the closing date. We advise candidates to add the role email to their safe senders list and regularly check their spam folder. Queries If you have any queries on any aspect of the appointment process, need additional information, or would like to have an informal discussion, please email evanweert@oxfordhr.eu in the first instance.
About Oxford HR Oxford HR operates globally - mainly within the international development and charity sectors. We carry out retained executive search mandates at board and senior management levels. We also offer human resource and organisational development consultancy.
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Oxford HR has many years of experience in search as well as an extensive network of international development, social sector, corporate, public sector, and academic contacts from across the world. We carry out comprehensive and often international searches designed to meet the specific needs of our clients.
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