The consultant will deliver the following:

• Deliverable 1: Updated Safeguarding Policy.
• A comprehensive safeguarding policy that includes:
• Definition and scope of safeguarding at Samuel Hall.
• Approach aligned with international standards.
• Clear roles and responsibilities, including focal points.
• Reporting mechanism.
• Investigation process outline (what happens after a report).
• Sanctioning measures.
• GDPR compliance (privacy and confidentiality).
• Deliverable 2: Reporting Mechanism
• Design and support the launch of a reporting mechanism that:
• Covers safeguarding, bullying and harassment, discrimination, and fraud.
• Uses accessible, inclusive language.
• Ensures limited back-end access based on expertise.
• Is free and open to staff, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Deliverable 3: Safeguarding Vetting and Compliance
• Support Samuel Hall to register with an established safeguarding candidate vetting structure (e.g. Misconduct Disclosure Scheme).
• Recommend procedures for safeguarding background checks during recruitment.
• Deliverable 4: Safeguarding Focal Person
• Support Samuel Hall in selecting and training a safeguarding focal person
• Clarify the role, boundaries, and responsibilities of this position.
• Deliverable 5: Modern Slavery Statement
• Draft Samuel Hall's Modern Slavery Statement in line with international and donor expectations.
• Deliverable 6: Safeguarding Training
• Design a safeguarding training (in English) for all staff.
• Deliver the virtual training in several sessions to ensure full participation.
• Provide Samuel Hall with the training materials for future use and translation.

Timeline

• All deliverables under this consultancy are to be finalised by the end of January 2026.
• The focal point will hold biweekly check-ins with the Director of People & Culture.

Required Qualifications

Required

• Proven experience in developing and implementing safeguarding frameworks for INGOs, international organisations or organisations working directly with communities in vulnerable situations (preference will be given to candidates with experience in primary research contexts)
• Solid understanding of international safeguarding standards, survivor-centred approaches, and GDPR requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to design and facilitate training on safeguarding.
• Experience with misconduct disclosure schemes or similar vetting mechanisms.
• Excellent communication skills in English; ability to work across cultures and contexts.