Social Service Centre (SOSEC) Nepal Dailekh is a non-governmental organization established in 1997A.D. as non-profitable organization, separated from party politics for widening improvement of socio-economic and cultural status of the backward people living in the rural communities. The organization is working with primary focus on overall development of the country acting as helping hand of the government initiatives.

Child and Youth Safeguarding Officer

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Job overview:

Job Category

NGO / INGO

Preferred Gender

Male/Female

Job Level

Mid Level

No. of vacancy/s

Salary

As per the Company's Policy

Experience

2-3 Years

Job Type

Full Time

Job Location

Various Places

Apply Before

02 Jun 2025

Educational Descriptions:

Required Education : Bachelor
Expected Faculty : Management

Job Specification:

Qualification and experience:

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with at least a second division or equivalent, and a minimum of three years of relevant work experience.
Strong understanding of child safeguarding principles, national child protection laws, and child rights.
Experience in providing psychosocial support and referrals to clinical services, with the ability to guide counsellors in psychosocial interventions.

Skills and competencies:

High ethical standards, confidentiality, emotional resilience, and a child-centered approach.
Cultural sensitivity and ability to work respectfully with children and young people from diverse backgrounds.
Strong interpersonal skills with a positive and solution-oriented attitude.
Excellent communication skills in both English and Nepali, along with proficiency in computer applications.
Prior experience working directly with children and young people will be an added advantage.
Willingness and ability to travel frequently to various programme locations across Nepal.

Job Responsibilities :

The child and youth safeguarding officer will support the national child and youth safeguarding focal person in strengthening child safeguarding systems and processes across SOS Children’s Villages Nepal. S/he will contribute to the organisation’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and protection of children and young people who are directly and indirectly supported through its programmes.

Key responsibilities:

Maintain accurate records of child safeguarding related concerns in line with child and youth safeguarding policy and regulation of the organisation and national law.
Regularly update data collation and documentation systems, contributing to internal reporting processes, including monthly progress updates.
Support the national child and youth safeguarding focal person in coordinating timely and appropriate responses to safeguarding concerns.
Track the progress of child safeguarding initiatives and interventions ensuring alignment with official directives and protocols.
Offer technical guidance and support to programme-level counsellors on safeguarding issues, promoting best practices and adherence to national child protection frameworks.

How to apply for this post ?

For the above-mentioned position, candidate must be a Nepali citizen below 35 years of age.

Salary and other benefits: As per the policies of the organisation.

Interested candidates are requested to apply with the Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Academic Certificates, (including equivalence from relevant government agencies if studied outside Nepal), a Copy of the Citizenship Certificate, a passport size photo and the Employment Application Form (Mandatory document to be downloaded from Employment Application Form) to vacancy@sosnepal.org.np by 5 p.m., 2 June 2025.

SOS Children’s Villages Nepal reserves the right to reject any or all applications without providing any reason whatsoever. SOS Children’s Villages Nepal follows the Inclusive Policy and, therefore, encourages women, people with disabilities, people from ethnic minorities, and individuals from marginalised communities to apply. We strictly adhere to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and have a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, harassment, abuse, fraud, and corruption, among other safeguarding concerns. All employees must understand, respect, and uphold the rights of children to live without fear of abuse. The organisation promotes a non-smoking working environment.

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