Kilimo Trust is hiring a Program Officer –Safeguarding & ISO Certification for Women & Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries through Inclusive Market Access Programme with the following duties and responsibilities; Job Title: Program Officer –Safeguarding & ISO Certification (01) Position Program: Regional East Africa Women and Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries project Job Grade: KT4 Reports To: Country Team Leader Uganda Employment Category: Contract Duty Station: Kampala -Uganda Coverage: Regional – Supporting KT safeguarding agenda in all areas of operations Purpose of the Job The Regional Safeguarding Officer will lead the implementation, monitoring, and strengthening of safeguarding systems across the KT operations. Continuous review of the Standard Operating Procedures of our ISO 45001, 9001, 14001 standards. To ensure that all project activities comply to the ISO Standard 450001 on occupational health and safety for participants engaged in the WYEEFIMA and other KT projects. Provide strategic guidance, technical support, and oversight to ensure safeguarding principles are integrated into all aspects of project planning, implementation, and monitoring across the participating countries. The Safeguarding Officer will promote safe participation, prevent abuse, exploitation, harassment, and discrimination, and ensure accessible reporting and response mechanisms for safeguarding concerns. Implement the KT safeguarding policy and ensure compliance in collaboration with all CTLs, Program Leads and Staff Responsibilities: a) Safeguarding Strategy and Leadership : Lead the implementation of safeguarding policies and frameworks across the project’s operations in the three participating EAC countries. Provide strategic guidance to project leadership and country teams on safeguarding risks and mitigation measures. Ensure safeguarding principles are mainstreamed into project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Develop and periodically update safeguarding action plans aligned with organizational and donor safeguarding standards. Operationalize the KT safeguarding policy and strategy b) ISO Certification Compliance Ensure KT ISO Certification is communicated, tracked and incidents reported Develop appropriate tracking mechanisms for ISO compliance across KT operations Periodically train staff, suppliers and partners on best practices to ensure compliance Maintain appropriate records for ISO compliance across KT projects Develop ISO compliance analytics and reports for KT management and KT Board of Trustees. c) Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Conduct safeguarding risk assessments across project sites including fish landing sites, markets, border points, and trade corridors. Identify risks particularly affecting women and youth engaged in cross-border fish trade. Develop mitigation strategies and integrate safeguarding risk management into operational plans. Monitor emerging safeguarding risks within cross-border trade environments and recommend corrective actions. Assess safeguarding risks for all other KT operations and develop action plans to mitigate them d) Policy Implementation and Compliance Ensure compliance with organizational safeguarding policies, including prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), protection from harassment, and child protection where applicable. Support country teams and partners to operationalize safeguarding standards in project implementation. Ensure that all staff, consultants, partners, and volunteers understand and adhere to safeguarding obligations. e) Safeguarding Training and Capacity Building: Design and deliver safeguarding training programs for staff, implementing partners, community leaders, and project participants. Strengthen safeguarding awareness among women and youth involved in fish trade across border markets and landing sites. Develop and disseminate safeguarding awareness materials tailored to the cross-border trading context. Build the capacity of country-level safeguarding focal points to support implementation and monitoring. f) Reporting, Case Management, and Survivor Support: Establish and strengthen confidential and accessible safeguarding reporting mechanisms across project locations. Receive and manage safeguarding complaints in line with survivor-centered principles and confidentiality standards. Coordinate appropriate referrals to relevant service providers, including psychosocial, legal, and protection services. Ensure timely documentation, investigation support, and follow-up of safeguarding concerns in accordance with policy. g) Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning: Monitor safeguarding compliance across KT operational areas, activities, partners, and field operations. Conduct regular safeguarding field visits and compliance assessments across KT countries. Integrate safeguarding indicators into project monitoring and reporting mechanisms including donor reports, Board reports and internal audit reports. Document lessons
