Safeguarding Expert Consultant Roster

The American Bar Association Center for Global Programs (ABA CGP) seeks to establish a roster of safeguarding experts to support the implementation of its Safeguarding Policy. These experts will assist ABA CGP offices worldwide in minimizing and mitigating safeguarding risks, as well as conducting investigations into cases of misconduct.

The ideal candidate can be based anywhere globally and should possess expert knowledge in safeguarding people and communities. Candidates should also have experience working with diverse stakeholders, including governments, civil society organizations, and community leaders.

The American Bar Association, Center for Global Program (ABA CGP) is committed to protecting its staff, associates, participants of activities, and other stakeholders from harm, whether the harm is causes intentionally or unintentionally, directly or indirectly. This includes sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and child abuse. When harm occurs, ABA CGP is committed to responding in appropriate ways.

About the American Bar Association  

The American Bar Association was founded on a commitment to advance the rule of law in the United States and beyond by providing practical resources for legal professionals, conducting law school accreditation, developing model ethics codes and more. Today, the ABA remains a member-based organization that works to ensure access to justice for all, a fair legal process, and respect for the rule of law at home and across the globe.
  
For 30 years, the American Bar Association, Center for Global Programs, that include the Rule of Law Initiative and the Center for Human Rights, has worked in more than 100 countries to strengthen legal institutions, support legal professionals, foster respect for human rights, and advance public understanding of the law and citizen rights. In collaboration with government agencies, the judiciary, lawyers, bar associations, legislatures, and civil society, we design programs that are responsive to local needs and that prioritize sustainable solutions to pressing rule of law challenges.  

For more information on ABA CGP ROLI, please visit: https://www.americanbar.org/advocacy/global-programs/ 

Description of Consultancy  

The purpose of this call is to establish a roster of qualified consultants to provide technical expertise on safeguarding for ABA CGP, as needed.

The ideal candidate should have expert knowledge of safeguarding principles, practices, and investigative processes. This expertise should be informed by current research and international trends in the field.

The Expert Consultant will work under the overall technical supervision of the ABA CGP Senior Technical Advisor on Gender, Equity, and Social Inclusion, and report directly to a Program Management Unit Lead. Collaboration with the ABA Ethics Office and with the Chief of Party in the relevant country of assignment will also be required.

Desired Experience and Qualifications  

• University degree in or equivalent experience in international human rights law, international relations, development studies, social work, gender studies, or psychology.  
• At least five years of relevant experience in Safeguarding.  
• Experience developing safeguarding policies and/ or implementing those at the field level.  
• Experience working with a variety of stakeholders, including governments, and civil society organizations.  
• Experience conducting safeguarding investigations.
• Relevant experience in different geographical areas.  
• Preferred: Investigator Qualification Training Scheme (IQTS) Certificate Tier 3 or 4.
• Preferred: Working knowledge in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, or Russian.