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1. Background
horizont3000 is an international Austrian development organization working on Civil Society and Human Rights, as well as Sustainable Livelihoods, including rural development and natural resources management. The East Africa Regional Office supports over 20 partner organizations in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, providing co-financing, technical advisors, and knowledge management to strengthen partner capacity
Safeguarding is a core priority for horizont3000. The organization has an approved Safeguarding Policy, an International Safeguarding Coordinator, and dedicated Safeguarding Officers at the regional offices, all providing technical guidance and oversight. Building on this framework in East Africa, the SAFESYS Project aims to strengthen safeguarding systems in 4 partner organizations ( Catholic Diocese of Kayanga, Community Habitat Environmental Management Programme (CHE-MA), One World Sustainable Livelihood (OWSL), Rulenge Ngara Diocese – The Department of Human Life De-fence, Justice and Peace Section, Friends in Development (FIDE) in Tanzania through assessments, capacity building, policy development, and institutionalization of safeguarding practices.
To achieve these objectives, the project seeks to engage a qualified Safeguarding Consultant. The consultant will work closely with the Safeguarding Officer, International s Safeguarding Coordinator, and the project team to provide technical expertise, mentoring, facilitation, and documentation support, ensuring that partner organizations establish safe, inclusive, and accountable environments for children, youth, and vulnerable adults.
2. Purpose of the Consultancy
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical leadership and hands on support in conducting safeguarding assessments, delivering safeguarding trainings, developing safeguarding policies and systems, and supporting institutionalization of safeguarding practices among partner organizations in Tanzania.
3. Scope of Work and Key Responsibilities
The consultant will work closely with the project team and partner organizations and will be responsible for the following tasks, aligned to the annual work plan:
Quarter 1: Preparation & Safeguarding Assessments (January – March 2026)
The consultant will:
Support refinement and contextualization of safeguarding assessment tools for the Tanzanian context
Participate in online inception meetings with partner organizations
Lead or co-facilitate safeguarding assessments for 4 partner organizations
Analyze assessment findings and identify safeguarding gaps, risks, and strengths
Prepare clear safeguarding assessment reports and summary findings per partner
Support initial coordination and planning meetings with partners
Deliverables:
Context-adapted safeguarding assessment tools
Completed safeguarding assessments for 4 partners
Individual safeguarding assessment reports with recommendations
Quarter 2: Capacity Building & Mentorship (April – June 2026)
The consultant will:
Develop or contextualize a safeguarding training curriculum aligned to international and national standards
Deliver 6 safeguarding trainings (approximately 2 per partner organization)
Design and administer pre- and post-training knowledge assessments
Provide ongoing technical mentoring and advisory support to partners
Support partners to identify safeguarding focal persons and roles
Deliverables:
Safeguarding training curriculum and materials
Training reports (including attendance and assessment results)
Evidence of improved safeguarding knowledge and awareness
Quarter 3: Safeguarding Policy & Systems Development (July – September 2026)
The consultant will:
Facilitate a planning meeting to support development of a safeguarding roadmap (2027–2028)
Facilitate a collaborative safeguarding policy development workshop
Lead drafting of safeguarding policies, codes of conduct, and complaints & reporting mechanisms for each partner
Provide online follow-up support and technical feedback to partners
Ensure policies align with national laws, donor standards, and best practices
Deliverables:
Draft safeguarding policies per partner organization
Codes of conduct and complaints mechanisms
Safeguarding roadmaps with roles, responsibilities, and timelines
Quarter 4: Institutionalization, Learning & Documentation (October – December 2026)
The consultant will:
Support finalization and approval of safeguarding policies
Support a learning and sharing event on safeguarding assessments and systems strengthening
Document lessons learned, good practices, and challenges
Contribute to final project reporting and reflection processes
Deliverables:
Final approved safeguarding policies
Learning and sharing event report
Lessons learned and best practices documentation
Final consultancy report
4. Expected Outputs Summary
Safeguarding assessments completed for 4 partner organizations
Safeguarding trainings delivered with measurable knowledge improvement
Safeguarding policies, codes of conduct, and complaints mechanisms developed and approved
Strengthened and institutionalized safeguarding systems within partner organizations
Comprehensive documentation of learning and best practices
5. Reporting & Coordination
The consultant will report to the Project Manager / Safeguarding Lead
Regular coordination meetings will be held with the project team
All deliverables will be submitted in English (with localized materials where required)
6. Required Qualifications & Experience
The consultant should meet the following criteria:
Essential Qualifications
Advanced degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Human Rights, Child Protection, or related field
Experience
Minimum 7 years’ experience in safeguarding, child protection, GBV prevention, or related fields
Proven experience conducting organizational safeguarding assessments
Demonstrated experience in developing safeguarding policies and systems
Strong facilitation and adult learning skills
Experience working with NGOs, CSOs, and community-based organizations
Knowledge of Tanzanian safeguarding, child protection, and labor laws
Experience working with international safeguarding standards (e.g., CHS, Keeping Children Safe, donor safeguarding requirements)
Desirable
Experience working across East Africa
Experience mentoring safeguarding focal persons
Strong analytical and report-writing skills
Fluent in Kiswahili and the Tanzania culture.
7. Duration & Level of Effort
Consultancy period: March – December 2026
Level of effort: Part-time, with intensive inputs during assessment, training, and policy development phases
Travel within Tanzania may be required (as per project budget)
8. Ethical Considerations
The consultant must:
Adhere to strict confidentiality and data protection principles
Follow survivor-centered and do-no-harm approaches
Sign and comply with the organization’s Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct
How to apply
Interested consultants should submit their technical and financial proposals via email to, [email protected] and cc [email protected]
Please ensure your submission includes:
Updated CV
Technical proposal outlining approach and methodology
Financial proposal
Samples of previous safeguarding work (if available)
Applications will be reviewed based on relevance, expertise, methodology, and cost-effectiveness.