Child and Youth Safeguarding Officer

SOS Children’s Villages Nepal, a non-governmental social development organisation, supports children without parental care and families in difficult living conditions through services in care, education, health and emergency relief. We advocate for the rights of children and young people, in alliance with a great diversity of partners. We offer a secure and friendly work environment and are committed to safeguarding the rights of children by having zero tolerance policy in this regard. We are further committed to providing a safe environment for coworkers and children, young people and adults with whom we work, where human rights are respected and upheld, and healthy relations are fostered by building organisational systems, capacity, and awareness on our Child and Youth Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We are now looking for interested and qualified individuals for the position of Child and Youth Safeguarding Officer at National Office, SOS Children’s Villages Nepal.

Job position:

Child and Youth Safeguarding Officer (1) – Full Time

The child and youth safeguarding officer will support the national child and youth safeguarding focal person in strengthening child safeguarding systems and processes across SOS Children’s Villages Nepal. S/he will contribute to the organisation’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and protection of children and young people who are directly and indirectly supported through its programmes.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate records of child safeguarding related concerns in line with child and youth safeguarding policy and regulation of the organisation and national law.
• Regularly update data collation and documentation systems, contributing to internal reporting processes, including monthly progress updates.
• Support the national child and youth safeguarding focal person in coordinating timely and appropriate responses to safeguarding concerns.
• Track the progress of child safeguarding initiatives and interventions ensuring alignment with official directives and protocols.
• Offer technical guidance and support to programme-level counsellors on safeguarding issues, promoting best practices and adherence to national child protection frameworks.

Qualification and experience:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with at least a second division or equivalent, and a minimum of three years of relevant work experience.
• Strong understanding of child safeguarding principles, national child protection laws, and child rights.
• Experience in providing psychosocial support and referrals to clinical services, with the ability to guide counsellors in psychosocial interventions.

Skills and competencies:

• High ethical standards, confidentiality, emotional resilience, and a child-centered approach.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work respectfully with children and young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a positive and solution-oriented attitude.
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Nepali, along with proficiency in computer applications.
• Prior experience working directly with children and young people will be an added advantage.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to various programme locations across Nepal.

For the above-mentioned position, candidate must be a Nepali citizen below 35 years of age.

Salary and other benefits: As per the policies of the organisation.

Interested candidates are requested to apply with the Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Academic Certificates, (including equivalence from relevant government agencies if studied outside Nepal), a Copy of the Citizenship Certificate, a passport size photo and the Employment Application Form (Mandatory document to be downloaded from Employment Application Form) to vacancy@sosnepal.org.np by 5 p.m., 2 June 2025.

SOS Children’s Villages Nepal reserves the right to reject any or all applications without providing any reason whatsoever. SOS Children’s Villages Nepal follows the Inclusive Policy and, therefore, encourages women, people with disabilities, people from ethnic minorities, and individuals from marginalised communities to apply. We strictly adhere to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and have a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, harassment, abuse, fraud, and corruption, among other safeguarding concerns. All employees must understand, respect, and uphold the rights of children to live without fear of abuse. The organisation promotes a non-smoking working environment.