US Safeguarding Associate

TL;DR

US Safeguarding Associate (Non-profit): Managing safeguarding risk assessments and case responses to ensure the protection and dignity of recipients in a global aid context. Focus on identifying operational risks, maintaining referral pathways, and training staff on survivor-centered practices.

Location: Must be based in the United States. Must be able to overlap with East Africa time zone for at least 3 hours daily.

Salary: $74,900 annually ($6,241.67/monthly).

Company

A non-profit organization delivering cash transfers directly to people living in extreme poverty across 15 countries.

What you will do

• Conduct safeguarding risk assessments and review operational tools to prevent abuse.
• Manage and document safeguarding concerns using survivor-centered protocols.
• Develop a network of safeguarding focal points to strengthen local risk identification.
• Maintain referral pathways by engaging with trusted local service providers.
• Deliver ongoing safeguarding training and onboarding sessions for staff and partners.
• Represent safeguarding needs in field operations and maintain relationships with community actors.

Requirements

• Must be based in the United States.
• Fluency in English required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in safeguarding, protection, or social work.
• Strong judgment and ability to handle sensitive, complex safeguarding situations.
• Commitment to survivor-centered practice and ethical decision-making.
• Ability to work independently in remote settings and manage competing priorities.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in Spanish or Arabic.
• Personal or professional experience in low-income or historically marginalized communities.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive, candid, and non-hierarchical team culture.
• Flexible paid time off policy.
• Allowances for desk set-up and professional development.
• Commitment to equitable pay with a no-negotiation policy.