Social Safeguard Assistant
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The Wildlife Conservation Society is hiring a Social Safeguard Assistant to support field and administrative safeguards work around Cross River National Park, Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary and the Mbe Mountains. The role involves community engagement, field monitoring, data management and reporting under the Social Safeguards Manager.
- Full-time NGO role based in Calabar, Cross River
- Focus on social safeguards, human rights and community engagement
- Field visits, monitoring, reporting and stakeholder interaction required
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The Wildlife Conservation Society is hiring a Social Safeguard Assistant to support field and administrative safeguards work around Cross River National Park, Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary and the Mbe Mountains. The role involves community engagement, field monitoring, data management and reporting under the Social Safeguards Manager.
- Full-time NGO role based in Calabar, Cross River
- Focus on social safeguards, human rights and community engagement
- Field visits, monitoring, reporting and stakeholder interaction required
- Reports to the Social Safeguards Manager
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Original source description
WCS's goal is to conserve the world's largest wild places in 15 priority regions, home to more than 50% of the world's biodiversity.
This is outlined in our 2020 strategy, which positions WCS to maintain its historic focus on the protection of species while developing an ambitious plan to engage with a rapidly changing world.
The challenges are greater...
Social Safeguard Assistant
Job Type: Full Time
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience
Location: Cross River
City
Calabar
Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit
Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to provide practical field and administrative support to the Social Safeguards Manager across WCS programme areas in and around Cross River National Park, Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary and the Mbe Mountains.
The Safeguards Assistant will support safeguards implementation, human rights and community engagement, GRM implementation, gender equality and social inclusion, conflict-sensitive engagement, field monitoring, training, data management and reporting.
The role will interact regularly with communities, local authorities, partners and WCS field teams.
It will ensure that feedback and safeguarding concerns are accurately recorded, promptly reported and followed up through the appropriate channels.
The Safeguards Assistant reports to and works under the direction of the Social Safeguards Manager.
The role may collaborate with designated programme staff on specific assignments while remaining accountable to the Social Safeguards Manager.
Major Responsibilities
Support the Social Safeguards Manager in applying WCS safeguards policies, procedures and agreed mitigation measures across programme activities.
Participate in field visits, screening and monitoring to identify potential risks, concerns and implementation gaps relating to human rights, safety, inclusion and potential harm to communities.
Record findings, agreed actions, responsible people and timelines; maintain accurate safeguards files; and support follow-up as directed by the Social Safeguards Manager.
Promptly escalate safeguarding incidents and serious or urgent concerns to the Social Safeguards Manager through established channels.
Support non-discriminatory community relationships, stakeholder consultations, sensitisation, and other engagement activities using respectful, accessible and culturally and ethnically sensitive approaches.
Promote meaningful participation by women, young people, persons with disabilities, minority ethnic or cultural groups and others who may face barriers to participation.
Support the Social Safeguards Manager with the implementation of the GRM in line with approved WCS procedures confidentially.
Monitor and report emerging concerns, tensions, misunderstandings or conflicts that may affect communities or programme activities.
Coordinate with safeguards, programme activities and community engagement teams; participate in relevant meetings; and support logistics for consultations, training and field visits.
Track cases, agreed actions and response timelines, and support follow-up with complainants and relevant teams as directed by the Social Safeguards Manager
Support the collection and documentation of relevant contextual information without acting beyond the responsibilities of the role
Assist with the organisation and delivery of safeguards, human rights, GRM, gender equality and social inclusion training or awareness activities for staff, partners, community representatives and other stakeholders.
Any other assigned task.
Job Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, Higher National Diploma or equivalent qualification in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Community Development, Sociology, Anthropology, Gender Studies, Human Rights, Environmental or Social Management, Rural Development or another relevant field.
Relevant professional training in safeguarding, community engagement, gender, conflict management or GRM is an advantage.
Previous experience through employment, internship, volunteering or community-based work in community engagement, development, conservation, social work or a related field is an advantage.
Experience supporting community meetings, consultations, awareness activities, training or field data collection is desirable.
Experience working in rural or remote environments with diverse ethnic or cultural groups, people with disabilities or people who may face barriers to participation is an advantage.
Previous exposure to a GRM, complaints mechanism or community feedback system is desirable.
Experience in conservation, natural resource management or development programmes is an advantage.
Additional Requirements:
Good communication, listening, observation and interpersonal skills.
Ability to engage respectfully with diverse communities and stakeholders and support meetings, consultations and awareness activities.
Basic understanding of safeguarding, human rights, community engagement, gender equality, social inclusion, conflict sensitivity and GRM principles.
Ability to identify, document and promptly report community concerns and emerging safeguarding risks.
Ability to collect basic field data, maintain clear records and reports, and use Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately and maintain professional boundaries.
Good organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Willingness to learn, consistently follow WCS procedures and demonstrate integrity, professionalism and respect for others.
Ability and willingness to work in remote and challenging environments and undertake regular field travel; a valid driving licence and practical driving experience is an advantage.
Language:
Fluency in English is required.
Fluency or strong working knowledge of the relevant local language(s) is an advantage.
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