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Relief International (RI) is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing.

Our team of more than 7,000 staff and local volunteers work in 15 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience.

We do this by working with local actors to develop safe and inclusive local programming that is evidence based, conflict sensitive, climate smart, and reaches those in need.

Relief International is an alliance of four organizations with one shared mission, comprised of Relief International, Inc., Relief International-France, Relief International-UK and Relief International-Europe, which operate under a one-team concept under a single senior leadership team.

Job Profile

The Safeguarding & Ethics Officer plays a critical role in ensuring that all people who come into contact with RI are safe from harm, exploitation, abuse, and neglect. They serve as a confidential focal point for reporting, participate in intake and referrals, support survivor protection, and strengthen safeguarding systems through training and monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

A. Safeguarding Systems

• Support the roll-out of Safeguarding & ethics policies across RI Afghanistan and partner teams.
• Maintain safe, confidential, and trusted reporting mechanisms for program participants and staff.
• Serve as survivor-centered first responder and intake focal point, ensuring dignity, safety, and confidentiality.
• Support case management processes in collaboration with the Global Safeguarding Team.
• Maintain secure logs and documentation in line with data protection standards.
• Monitor the functionality of reporting pathways and feedback systems.

B. Survivor Support & Referrals

• Provide safe, confidential intake for safeguarding complaints, especially for women and girls.
• Coordinate referrals to internal and external services according to established case handling SOPs.
• Ensure immediate safety, protection, and dignity of survivors during any response process.
• Participate in IMT meetings when safeguarding incidents occur.

C. Capacity Building & Awareness

• Conduct safeguarding & ethics inductions for new hires, staff, volunteers, and partners.
• Deliver community-based and partner training aligned with CHS and RI policy.
• Provide culturally appropriate sensitization for beneficiaries, including women and girls.
• Support training on Do No Harm and safe programming approaches.

D. Monitoring & Prevention

• Conduct field visits to monitor safeguarding implementation and risk.
• Work with MEAL and Programs to strengthen feedback and complaints systems.
• Participate in safeguarding risk assessments for programming and partnerships.
• Support partner assessment and due diligence processes.

E. Coordination

• Coordinate follow-up actions with HR for disciplinary issues.
• Coordinate with Operations for logistics or access needs related to safeguarding missions.
• Coordinate with Programs, MEAL, and field teams to ensure safeguarding integration.

Behavior & Conduct

• Maintain strict confidentiality and survivor-dignifying conduct at all times.
• Model ethical behavior and integrity in accordance with RI Code of Conduct.
• Report concerns immediately using approved RI channels.
• Uphold professional boundaries and respect for the rights of all participants

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical, Health, social science, sociology, or any relevant field.
• 3–5 years of experience in safeguarding, GBV, CP, protection, or survivor support
• Experience in case intake, referrals, and confidential management
• Skilled in supporting vulnerable individuals, especially women and children
• Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto; good English proficiency
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and trust-building skills
• Understanding of PSEAH principles and survivor-centered approaches

Desirable

• Experience working with INGOs (NRC, IRC, DRC, CARE, HI, etc.) or humanitarian actors
• Training in GBVIMS, CPIMS+, PSEA, or protection case management
• Familiarity with CHS, IASC PSEA standards, or protection minimum standards

The interested candidates should submit their RI Application letter with a CV and with three references.
Please Mention the announced position and vacancy number in the email subject please like Safeguarding & Ethics Officer - RI-AFG-KBL-2025-75)
Via email: vacancies.afghanistan@ri.org
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Please download the RI application form through below link. fill and send it along with your CV: :
https://www.acbar.org/Document/5489070751.DOCX
Uphold and promote RI’s commitment to ensuring the safeguarding and safety of the vulnerable communities we serve.
Consistent with RI’s safeguarding and protection policies, ensure all people who come into contact with Relief International are as safe as possible.
Safeguarding
Uphold and promote RI’s commitment to ensuring the safeguarding and safety of the vulnerable communities we serve.
Consistent with RI’s safeguarding and protection policies, ensure all people who come into contact with Relief International are as safe as possible.
Relief International values:
We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities.

We value:
Inclusiveness
Transparency and Accountability
Agility and Innovation
Collaboration
Sustainability

vacancies.afghanistan@ri.org