The International Planned Parenthood Federation Africa Region (IPPFAR) is the leading sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services delivery and advocacy voice organization in Africa. It has a presence in 39 countries in Sub Saharan Africa through its Member Associations and Collaborative Partners that provide and champion for quality SRHR mainly to the vulnerable and underserved population.
IPPF is committed to safeguarding everyone who comes into contact with the Federation, including the communities we serve, volunteers, employees, contractors, and all workers. IPPF implements the highest standards on safeguarding, built around a survivor-centered approach and an organizational culture that prevents abuse.
IPPF has a Safeguarding Framework that comprises four Pillars, representing internationally recognised safeguarding principles; Eight policies, some owned by HR and some by the Safeguarding Team; a Safeguarding Team; Six Safeguarding Standards and a safe, confidential reporting system (IPPF SafeReport).
We are currently seeking to engage an External Investigator or a firm who will lead investigations for the Africa Regional Office (ARO) of IPPF. The Investigator will be assigned to investigate the open Incident Reports in line with the relevant IPPF safeguarding-related policy suite, procedures, guidelines, in-country legislation, and supplementary guidance documents that will be provided by IPPF. Depending on the country and the possible travel restrictions associated to COVID, the investigation can take place remotely or involve travel, or a combination of both.
The investigator will conduct a thorough investigation into the allegations and concerns reported and report to the Regional Director. The Investigator will collaborate with the Senior Lead of Strategy, Organizational Development and Governance and the Regional Safeguarding Advisor and others, as appropriate.
For more details about this position, please see the TORs attached (below).
Application must include a CV, evidences of experiences and consultancy rates and must reach IPPF Africa Regional Office through email address [email protected] latest by 25 March 2021.
IPPF is an equal opportunity employer.
“Applications are particularly encouraged from women, persons living with disability, and candidates openly living with HIV.”
IPPF has been made aware of various fraudulent vacancy announcements circulated via e-mail from websites falsely stating that they are issued by or in association with IPPF. These correspondences, which may seek to obtain money from the recipients of such correspondence are fraudulent and IPPF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).
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