Country Safeguards Manager

About the role

DT Global is recruiting a full-time Country Safeguards Manager based in Apia, Samoa, for the Pacific Australia Skills Samoa program. The role leads the implementation, coordination and continuous improvement of safeguarding systems, integrating safeguarding into program planning, procurement, partnerships, activity implementation and operations. It is accountable for compliance with DFAT safeguarding requirements, DT Global safeguarding policies and the program's safeguarding strategy, and supports a culture of accountability, prevention and respectful behaviour.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the safeguarding strategy and annual country workplan, advise the Country Director and champion a safeguarding culture
• Run safeguarding due diligence for partners, contractors and service providers, and conduct safeguarding risk and capacity assessments
• Manage safeguarding incidents in a survivor- and child-centred way, with confidential reporting and escalation
• Deliver safeguarding inductions, briefings and capacity strengthening, and coach Safeguards Focal Points
• Monitor safeguarding through field visits and compliance reviews, track action plans and prepare reports and dashboards
• Engage with government agencies, TVET institutions, employers, civil society and development partners, and represent the program in safeguarding forums
• Contribute to regional safeguarding initiatives and help improve safeguarding policies and tools

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Law, Human Rights, International Development, Education, Gender Studies, Public Policy or a related field; postgraduate qualifications desirable
• Minimum five years of experience in safeguarding, child protection, PSEAH, gender equality, disability inclusion or a related field
• Experience implementing safeguarding systems in DFAT-funded or other donor-funded programs
• Experience managing safeguarding incidents with confidentiality and trauma-informed approaches
• Experience designing and delivering safeguarding training and capacity strengthening
• Desirable: experience in the Pacific, knowledge of Samoa's safeguarding framework, TVET or education sector experience, and DFAT program experience

Applications close on 23 November 2026 and are reviewed on a rolling basis; candidates must submit a CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria.