Safeguarding Associate Field Manager, Kaloleni

About the role

GiveDirectly delivers cash transfers to millions of people living in poverty and wants its activities to be planned and delivered so that abuse is prevented and safeguarding concerns are responded to promptly. The Safeguarding Associate Field Manager works primarily in the field in Kaloleni, Kenya, supporting the Safeguarding Field Manager, guiding case handling and escalation, and helping teams apply safeguarding best practice consistently. The role reports to the Kenya Safeguarding Field Manager and requires regular travel to program sites in and around Kaloleni.

Key responsibilities

• Engage directly with communities, recipients and staff to identify safeguarding risks and take early action to prevent abuse
• Receive, document and respond to safeguarding concerns following the case management protocol, using survivor-centred practice and established escalation pathways
• Carry out safeguarding investigations where needed, focusing on recipient and field-based concerns
• Help build and maintain a network of safeguarding focal points to strengthen localised risk identification
• Contribute safeguarding expertise to planning, design and delivery so activities remain safe, inclusive and respectful
• Support safeguarding training and sensitisation for staff and partners, and help teams apply best practice consistently
• Represent safeguarding needs in field operations and maintain trusted relationships with local leaders, partners and community actors
• Monitor safeguarding trends and incidents, prepare self-assessments and routine reports, and escalate gaps in safeguarding practice

Required profile

• Professional fluency in English and Kigiriama
• At least 1-2 years of experience in safeguarding, protection, community development, social work or related operational roles, with a strong understanding of risks affecting development or humanitarian programmes
• Strong judgement and the ability to act quickly in sensitive or complex safeguarding situations
• Understanding of and commitment to survivor-centred practice, confidentiality and ethical decision-making
• Ability to work independently in the field, manage competing priorities and uphold safeguarding standards with professionalism and integrity

Required skills

• Emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through and fostering inclusivity
• Communication, facilitation and documentation skills, including clear explanation of safeguarding obligations
• Organisation, reliability and attention to detail when keeping safeguarding records, logs and reports