Consultancy Opportunity in Safeguarding: Strengthen NGO Protection Systems Through a Global Workshop Assignment|Deadline 7 Jul 2026

A new consultancy opportunity has been announced by Brot für die Welt, focused on delivering a Safeguarding Workshop designed to strengthen the protection capacity of NGOs working with vulnerable populations. This short-term assignment offers experienced safeguarding professionals the chance to contribute to meaningful organizational change across civil society organizations.

The consultancy aims to improve how NGOs prevent, identify, report, and respond to safeguarding risks affecting children, women, and other at-risk groups.

About the Consultancy

This assignment is centered on delivering a practical, interactive safeguarding workshop that strengthens organizational systems and staff capacity.

The overall objective is to enhance NGO readiness to handle safeguarding risks through:

• Improved safeguarding knowledge and awareness
• Stronger risk identification and mitigation practices
• Better organizational safeguarding policies
• Enhanced response mechanisms for protection concerns
• Institutionalized safeguarding action planning

The consultancy is rooted in international safeguarding standards and emphasizes a survivor-centered and rights-based approach.

Key Focus Areas of the Workshop

The consultant will design and facilitate a training process covering several critical safeguarding themes.

1. Strengthening Safeguarding Knowledge

Participants will be trained on core safeguarding principles, including:

• Child safeguarding and child protection frameworks
• Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH)
• Gender-Based Violence (GBV) risk mitigation
• Duty of care and organizational accountability
• Survivor-centered response approaches

This foundational knowledge ensures NGOs operate with a clear understanding of protection obligations.

2. Safeguarding Risk Assessment and Identification

The consultancy will support NGOs in identifying risks within their operations through:

• Risk mapping exercises across programs and partnerships
• Context-specific vulnerability analysis
• Identification of protection gaps
• Assessment of cultural and operational risks

This step ensures organizations can proactively address threats before harm occurs.

3. Strengthening Policies and Procedures

A key component of the workshop is improving internal safeguarding systems, including:

• Codes of conduct
• Reporting and complaints mechanisms
• Recruitment and vetting procedures
• Governance and accountability structures

These improvements help ensure safeguarding is embedded in organizational practice.

4. Building Practical Response Skills

Participants will gain hands-on skills through scenario-based learning, including:

• Handling sensitive disclosures
• Referral pathways for survivors
• Confidentiality and data protection practices
• Emergency safeguarding response protocols

The focus is on practical application rather than theory alone.

5. Developing Organizational Action Plans

Each participating NGO will leave the workshop with a tailored safeguarding roadmap, including:

• Institutional safeguarding improvement plans
• Clear roles and responsibilities
• Implementation timelines
• Monitoring and accountability frameworks
• Capacity-building priorities

This ensures long-term impact beyond the training session.

Consultant Profile and Required Qualifications

The assignment requires a highly experienced safeguarding professional with strong facilitation skills and deep technical knowledge.

Essential Requirements

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Advanced expertise in safeguarding frameworks and international standards
• Strong background in:
  • Child protection
  • PSEAH (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment)
  • Gender-Based Violence programming
• Experience working with NGOs or humanitarian organizations

Education and Training

• Master’s degree (preferred) in:
  • Social Work
  • Psychology
  • Human Rights
  • Gender Studies
  • Law
  • Public Health
  • International Development (or related field)
• Additional certifications in safeguarding or protection work are an advantage

Training and Facilitation Experience

Applicants must have:

• Proven experience designing and delivering training workshops
• Strong knowledge of adult learning methodologies
• Ability to manage diverse participant groups
• Experience adapting materials to different contexts

Organizational Systems Experience

The consultant should also have experience supporting NGOs in:

• Safeguarding policy development and review
• Risk assessment and compliance systems
• Reporting and accountability mechanisms
• Organizational change processes

Communication and Facilitation Skills

Strong interpersonal and facilitation abilities are essential, including:

• Ability to handle sensitive discussions professionally
• Strong communication in English (additional languages an advantage)
• Experience managing group dynamics effectively
• Ability to respond appropriately to disclosures

Consultancy Conditions

• Type: Short-term consultancy
• Field: Program/Project Management (Protection and Human Rights)
• Experience Level: 3–4 years minimum
• Location: Flexible (based on assignment requirements)
• Confidentiality: Strict confidentiality obligations apply throughout and after the assignment

All information shared during the consultancy must be handled with discretion and used only for the purpose of the assignment.

How to Apply

Interested consultants should submit the following:

• Letter of Motivation
• Updated CV
• References
• Workshop outline proposal
• Salary expectations

Application Email

📧 marie.becher@brot-fuer-die-welt.de

Applicants may also request additional information directly via the same email address.

Deadline

• Closing Date: 7 July 2026

Early applications are encouraged as selection may begin before the deadline.

Final Thoughts

This Safeguarding Consultancy offers a valuable opportunity for experienced protection professionals to strengthen NGO systems that protect vulnerable communities. By designing and delivering a high-impact workshop, the consultant will help organizations build stronger safeguarding frameworks, improve risk awareness, and ensure safer environments for children, women, and at-risk groups.

For safeguarding specialists with experience in humanitarian or development contexts, this assignment provides both professional engagement and meaningful social impact.

Apply via: marie.becher@brot-fuer-die-welt.de
Deadline: 7 July 2026

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