Safeguarding Internship at Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Support safeguarding activities across programmes, including risk assessments, field monitoring and tracking of mitigation actions.
• Help integrate safeguarding considerations into programme planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting.
• Assist in organizing safeguarding trainings, workshops, awareness sessions and staff or partner orientations.
• Prepare and disseminate safeguarding awareness materials, and maintain accurate training and participation records.
• Track implementation of safeguarding policies, action plans and compliance requirements; support reviews, audits and partner assessments.
• Maintain safeguarding trackers and confidential records, and support the logging and tracking of concerns in line with MESPT procedures.
• Help monitor case-management timelines and follow-up actions under the direction of the responsible safeguarding personnel.
• Compile safeguarding data and contribute to monthly and quarterly reports, trend analysis, lessons learned and case studies.
• Support partner safeguarding due diligence, self-assessments and action plans.
• Support community feedback and complaints mechanisms, including documentation and appropriate follow-up of safeguarding-related feedback.
• Support the credit and business development department in safe lending and due diligence

Key Relationships

Internal

• Programme Team
• Procurement Team
• Finance Team
• Communications Team
• Administration Team
• HR Team
• Credit & Business Development team

External

• Vendors
• Suppliers
• Consultants
• Service Provider

Qualifications/Other Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or ongoing studies in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Psychology, Human Rights, Community Development, Law, International Development or a related field.

Knowledge, Experience & Skills

• A demonstrated interest in safeguarding, child protection, inclusion, community development or related areas.
• Previous internship, volunteer experience or exposure to safeguarding or community-based work is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of safeguarding principles, accountability mechanisms and Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills.
• Good report-writing and documentation skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, exercise sound judgment and work both independently and collaboratively.