The Freedom Fund Safeguarding Technical Advisor Jobs in Ethiopia

The Freedom Fund Safeguarding Technical Advisor Jobs in Ethiopia; We are seeking a Safeguarding Technical Advisor who understands safeguarding as a continuous, evolving process rooted in reflection and adaptability. The ideal candidate will be a strategic and creative thinker—capable of shaping context-specific solutions, navigating complexity, and responding thoughtfully to the realities and experiences of survivors and their communities.

The consultant must be fluent in both Amharic and English, deeply understand the Ethiopian context, and be comfortable working flexibly over multiple years with evolving scopes of work. Alongside partner-focused support, the advisor will also support the Freedom Fund Ethiopia team on a retainer basis, responding to broader safeguarding needs across the portfolio.

Full Terms of Reference can be found here.

Essential to demonstrate in the proposal:

Fluent in Amharic and English, with the ability to communicate technical safeguarding concepts accessibly and sensitively.

Extensive and demonstratable experience working on safeguarding with organsiations that are survivor-led and volunteer managed.

Demonstrated experience working with coalitions, collectives and other informal organising groups
Demonstrated commitment to trauma-informed, survivor-centred, and anti-oppressive practice.

Experience co-creating policies and procedures in collaboration with grassroots partners.

Experience developing SOPs, guidance

notes, and implementation tools, not just standalone policy documents that are accessible and adapted to the needs of the organisation.

Skilled trainer with a track record of designing and delivering highly contextualised training and frameworks to diverse audiences.

Deep understanding of power dynamics, vulnerability, and local safeguarding risks in the Ethiopian context.

Able to build trust and confidence with partners, with humility, cultural sensitivity, and flexibility.

Based in Addis Ababa or surrounding regions. (If applying as part of a team, at least one key member of your team should be based in Addis Ababa)

How to Apply

All proposals should be submitted to safeguarding@freedomfund.org

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