Consultant for Safeguarding Investigator

Overview of IPPF

The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is a global healthcare provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. We are a worldwide Federation of national organizations working with and for communities and individuals in more than 160 countries, providing an integrated package of SRHR services through approximately 65,000 service points worldwide. IPPF seeks to influence governments and other key decision-making bodies to achieve policy and legislative changes that support or defend SRHR. IPPF also conducts a range of education, awareness and empowerment programmes that supports its key mandate of SRHR for all.

Role Overview

IPPF ESEAOR is looking for the services of a qualified Safeguarding Expert to support Investigation of Safeguarding incidences in ESEAOR. The key deliverable for this assignment will be to conduct safeguarding investigation of high-profile cases reported to IPPF through the IPPF SafeReport and make recommendations for action by management based on the outcomes of the investigations.

Role Objectives

The investigation objectives are to:

• Clarify the details of the allegation(s)
• Gather relevant pieces of evidence required to prove or disprove the allegation
• Analyse and draw out conclusions making reasonable inferences from the evidence gathered.

Duties and Responsibilities

Consultant’s specific roles and responsibilities:

1. Develop inception report detailing understanding of the assignment, methodology and approach to be used
2. Develop an investigation workplan, shared and approved by the Safeguarding Manager including an investigation task sheet
3. Develop interview guide to be used during the investigation process
4. Working together with the Safeguarding Manager, conduct interviews with witnesses, Reporter and Subject of Concern/Alleged Perpetrators
5. Produce an investigation report that contains the following:
6. Detailed investigation findings and draw out conclusions for each allegation listed.
7. Investigation outcomes for each of the listed allegations using the underlisted criteria to frame the statements below:

• Proven: the allegation is substantiated based on merit and sufficient evidence
• Not Proven: the allegation is substantiated based on insufficient or unclear evidence
• Malicious: the allegation is disproven based on evidence that reveals the intention and a deliberate act to deceive.

1. Include possible recommendations on whether disciplinary action should be taken against the alleged perpetrator(s). Recommendations should also include possible safeguarding mitigations that will prevent a reoccurrence of the safeguarding incident.
2. An annexe that lists all the documents reviewed and individuals interviewed during the investigation
3. Share the signed copies of witness statements and interviews conducted as part of the investigation.

Key Deliverables

• Inception report
• Investigation interview guide
• Detailed investigation report with clear recommendations to be taken forward by management
• Safeguarding Mitigations plans that will deter occurrence of such safeguarding incidences

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s and or Master’s Degree in Law, Social Sciences or a related field; strong practical experience in conducting safeguarding investigations,
• Training on Safeguarding and PSEA investigation Qualification
• Experience conducting Safeguarding investigations in African Region and engage with community members in fragile states.
• Sound technical knowledge of best practices in safeguarding, direct experience in conducting investigations, case management or handling desirable.
• Track record of drafting strong safeguarding outcomes.
• Ability to both follow guidelines as well as work independently, producing high quality work at pace.
• Ability to work within a multicultural team, across several different stakeholders, in a collaborative manner.
• Excellent writing skills, able to produce written documents to a very high standard
• Ability to synthesis complex and technical information into practical and accessible information and recommendations
• Strong verbal communication skills, including presenting to stakeholders.
• Person must demonstrate strict confidentiality of any information gained from the investigation

Language Requirements and Proficiency Required

Excellent Written and Spoken English a requirement.