Protection Technical Lead – International Projects

About the role

The Protection Technical Lead will guide and strengthen Samaritan's Purse’s safeguarding and protection programmes in South Sudan. The role combines technical oversight, capacity building, and coordination with partners and authorities.

Key responsibilities

• Identify protection and safeguarding gaps in programme design and develop tailored solutions, including SOPs and contextualised training materials.
• Monitor, assess and report safeguarding risks in line with organisational policies and global standards.
• Build staff capacity through targeted training plans, maintain attendance records, and ensure rollout across all service locations.
• Manage safeguarding incidents, develop investigation terms of reference, and lead or coordinate PSEA investigations with HQ or external investigators.
• Serve as liaison with government and non‑governmental authorities, representing Samaritan's Purse in protection cluster meetings.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by senior management.

Required profile

• Degree in law, social work, or a related field with at least three years of experience in safeguarding, PSEA, or child protection.
• Demonstrated knowledge of international protection standards and instruments.
• Experience working on gender‑based violence issues and providing technical guidance on protection assessments is preferred.
• Highly effective presentation and communication abilities.

Required skills