SOS Children's Villages Cambodia

Child Safeguarding Coordinator

GeneralPosted 3 w ago

Location

Phnom Penh

Job Type

FULLTIME

Experience

5+ Years

Experience level

Mid-Senior

Work Mode

On-site

Industry

Non-profit

Languages

English, Khmer

About the role

The Child Safeguarding Coordinator is responsible for leading and strengthening child safeguarding systems across SOS Cambodia to ensure that all children are protected from harm and abuse.
The role supports the implementation of safeguarding policies and practices across institutional and community-based care models, in line with SOS Cambodia’s National Strategic Plan 2026–2028, national regulations, and donor requirements.
The Coordinator works closely with program, HR, and management teams to build safeguarding capacity.
Support the Project Managers in strengthening local safeguarding focal points and structures.
Community-based safeguarding: Support the integration of safeguarding into community-based care models, including Kinship Care, Family Strengthening, and Self-Help.
Promote child participation and safe feedback mechanisms for children and caregivers.
Strengthen referral pathways with local authorities and child protection actors.
Any tasks assigned by the line supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Child Protection, Law, Education, or a related field.
Master's Degree is preferred.
General & Technical Skills: Minimum 5–7 years of experience in child safeguarding, child protection, or related roles, preferably within NGOs or child-focused organizations.
Strong knowledge of child safeguarding standards, case management, and prevention approaches.
Experience working with community-based programs is highly desirable.
Soft Skills: Strong understanding of child rights, safeguarding principles, and ethical practice.
Ability to manage sensitive cases with professionalism, discretion, and empathy.
Practical experience in training facilitation and staff coaching.
Strong coordination, communication, and reporting skills.
Ability to work independently.

Required Skills

Child SafeguardingChild ProtectionCase ManagementPrevention ApproachesCommunity-Based ProgramsChild RightsSafeguarding PrinciplesEthical PracticeProfessionalismDiscretionEmpathyTraining FacilitationStaff CoachingCoordinationCommunicationReportingIndependent Work

Schedule & Flexibility

Schedule:standard

About SOS Children's Villages Cambodia

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SOS Children’s Villages Cambodia is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people without parental care or at risk of losing it.

Industry

Non-profit

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About the role

The Child Safeguarding Coordinator is responsible for leading and strengthening child safeguarding systems across SOS Cambodia to ensure that all children are protected from harm and abuse.
The role supports the implementation of safeguarding policies and practices across institutional and community-based care models, in line with SOS Cambodia’s National Strategic Plan 2026–2028, national regulations, and donor requirements.
The Coordinator works closely with program, HR, and management teams to build safeguarding capacity.
Support the Project Managers in strengthening local safeguarding focal points and structures.
Community-based safeguarding: Support the integration of safeguarding into community-based care models, including Kinship Care, Family Strengthening, and Self-Help.
Promote child participation and safe feedback mechanisms for children and caregivers.
Strengthen referral pathways with local authorities and child protection actors.
Any tasks assigned by the line supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Child Protection, Law, Education, or a related field.
Master's Degree is preferred.
General & Technical Skills: Minimum 5–7 years of experience in child safeguarding, child protection, or related roles, preferably within NGOs or child-focused organizations.
Strong knowledge of child safeguarding standards, case management, and prevention approaches.
Experience working with community-based programs is highly desirable.
Soft Skills: Strong understanding of child rights, safeguarding principles, and ethical practice.
Ability to manage sensitive cases with professionalism, discretion, and empathy.
Practical experience in training facilitation and staff coaching.
Strong coordination, communication, and reporting skills.
Ability to work independently.