Program Overview:

FPSP, also referred to as the ‘Platform’, a Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) investment, will contribute to the delivery of Fiji’s national development priorities, in line with the Australia’s International Development Policy, the Fiji-Australia Vuvale Partnership and the Development Partnership Plan.

The Platform will deliver key bilateral programs, such as health, education, scholarships, social infrastructure, governance, climate and emergency preparedness and response. Platform activities will identify and address climate risks, promote climate action, and gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) across and beyond the sector programs.

The Platform has three functional Outcomes: 
1.    The Platform has delivered its sector program outcomes, including through supporting strategic coherence, planning, partnerships management, data and learning across the portfolio of investments.
2.    The Platform has prioritised gender equality, disability-inclusive development, and climate and disaster resilience, in its systems and practices. This includes in how it undertakes sector programming and its engagement with selected Government of Fiji (GoF) agencies.
3.    The Platform administers timely and efficient programming that is: value for money; maximises use of local supply chains; and supports good governance, and public diplomacy, effective decision making and risk management.
 

Position Summary:

The GEDSI & Safeguarding Manager will oversee consistent implementation of Abt Global’s Child Protection (CP), Prevention of Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) and Fraud policies and procedures across the Platform and ensure all sector program activities meet Abt Global’s and DFAT’s safeguarding requirements. Working within the Cross-Cutting Hub this position will support to develop, implement and periodically review/ update the GEDSI Strategy and Action Plan and the Risk and Safeguarding Management Plan for the Platform and ensure GEDSI and other safeguarding considerations are effectively integrated across all program activities and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

•    Contribute to the development and implementation of the FPSP GEDSI Strategy and Action Plan and the Risk and Safeguarding Management Plan.
•    Develop and ensure consistent implementation of GEDSI, Child Protection (CP) and PSEA policies and procedures across the Platform and sector programs, in collaboration with the Safeguarding Center of Expertise.
•    Collaborate with Performance, Learning and Communication Hub to develop monitoring, evaluation and learning processes for GEDSI program outcomes.
•    Provide technical support to Platform Hub Teams, including HR, procurement and operations teams, sector program staff, partners and other key stakeholders to ensure mainstreaming of GEDSI into activities and support on CP, PSEAH and Fraud matters.  
•    Provide technical input and oversee development and delivery of Fiji-specific, culturally appropriate GEDSI, CP and PSEAH training for high-risk partners and other external stakeholders where necessary. 
•    Oversee, advise on, and approve CP, PSEAH and Fraud activity risk assessments.
•    Oversee the development of, and provide technical input into, CP and PSEAH Corrective Actions Plans for partners as required. 
•    Provide support to the Safeguarding Specialist to work with partners to become compliant with minimum safeguarding standards.  
•    Provide support to the GEDSI Coordinator and Disability Inclusion Specialist to work with Platform and sector program staff to integrate GEDSI in all activities. 
•    Mentor and guide the Safeguarding Specialist, ensuring compliance with all Abt & DFAT policies, manage their inputs towards reviewing and tracking CP, PSEAH & Fraud risks, and providing training and support Platform and sector program staff, and external stakeholders.
•    Mentor and guide the GEDSI Coordinator and Disability Inclusion Specialist, ensuring compliance with all Abt & DFAT policies and strategic plans, manage their inputs for monitoring and tracking GEDSI outcomes and providing training and support provided to Platform and sector program staff and external stakeholders. 
•    Respond to any reports or disclosures of child exploitation and abuse, sexual exploitation and abuse, or policy/code of conduct non-compliance in accordance with established Abt & DFAT procedures and coordination of corrective actions with the safeguarding Center of Expertise.
•    Participate in internal and external audits on CP, PSEAH and Fraud compliance.
•    Communicate all CP and PSEAH policy and procedural changes to FPSP staff and partners to ensure awareness, understanding and consistency of application of the policies. 
•    Serve as the central contact point for queries about child exploitation and abuse, sexual exploitation and abuse, or policy/code of conduct non-compliance and Child Protection and PSEAH in general.
•    Lead the Program GEDSI and Safeguarding Community of Practice to support consistent implementation of GEDSI and safeguarding priorities, and enhance cross-program learning; and attend the corporate Safeguarding Community of Practice
General
•    Work effectively with Cross-cutting Hub Teams and the other Platform Hubs to ensure integration of GEDIS and safeguarding priorities with climate priorities to enable a coherent and effective implementation of these across FPSP and sector programs.
•    Other duties as requested by Cross Cutting Priorities Lead
 

Key Deliverables: 

•    Effective performance management and capacity building of GEDSI Coordinator, Disability Inclusion Specialist and Safeguarding Specialist.
•    Established and engaged GEDSI and Safeguarding Communities of Practice across the sector programs.
•    Oversight and consistent application of CP and PSEAH policies and procedures.
•    Well socialised GEDSI Strategy and Action Plan and Risk and Safeguarding Plan.
•    Provision of relevant strategic technical support, including supporting training to partners rated as medium and high risk to enable meaningful compliance. 
 

Key Working Relationships:

•    Cross Cutting Priorities Lead
•    Cross Cutting Hub Team
•    Performance, Learning & Communications Hub Team 
•    Shared Services Hub Team 
•    Talanoa Consulting
•    Ninti One
•    Appointed Sector Program Safeguarding Focal Points  
•    Sector Program Leads  
•    Relevant Australian High Commission Representatives  
•    Relevant Government of Fiji representatives 
•    Platform Partners  
•    Abt Risk Management Specialist & Abt Safeguarding Specialist
•    Abt Safeguarding Center of Expertise 
 

Selection Criteria:

•    Demonstrated experience related to social and environmental safeguards risk assessment; and implementing safeguards focused on child protection and/or prevention or sexual exploitation abuse and harassment. 
•    Demonstrated experience in social work, public health, gender, and disability equality and or related fields in international development, social sciences, and public policy
•    Comprehensive understanding of DFAT’s Environmental and Social Safeguard Policy, including child protection, PSEAH, environmental safeguards and health and safety.  
•    Comprehensive understanding of DFAT’s Gender Equality Strategy and relevant tools and frameworks for disability, gender and age inclusion.
•    Experience managing investigation processes and handling sensitive information with the utmost discretion. 
•    Commitment to equity-centered, rights-based, intersectional, survivor-centred and trauma informed approaches. 
•    Demonstrated ability to communicate and coordinate between program and corporate requirements on GEDSI and Safeguarding.
•    Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including colleges, partners, government officials, and other key internal and external stakeholders. 
•    Excellent analytical and writing skills including the preparation of reports, briefs and policy analysis for executive audiences and key stakeholders. 
•    Experience working on DFAT projects is highly desirable.
 

About Abt 

Abt Global is a mission-driven, global leader with a proven track record in complex program implementation in the international development sector. We offer bold solutions and technical excellence in Health, Economic Growth, Governance, Research & Evaluation, Environment & Energy, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion. Working with our many partners, we have driven measurable social impact for more than 55 years, to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. We operate in remote and challenging environments and employ more than 3,700 staff in over 50 countries. For more information about us and what we do, visit our website at www.abtglobal.com. 
 

Commitment to Equity 

Abt Global values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, racial equity, gender, and disability inclusion. We strongly encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply for this position.

Commitment to Safeguarding 

We are deeply committed to safeguarding, to protect and prevent harm and abuse to individuals we work for and who work for us. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. We will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, child abuse, sexual abuse or exploitation in any form, and expect everyone to be treated with respect and dignity.

How to apply

Applications close midday on 21 November 2024.  
Please apply online by submitting a cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of this role and up-to-date comprehensive CV as a single file. 
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