Safeguarding Facilitator – Sport

ChildFund Uganda

. Facilitate high-quality, participatory safeguarding learning with rugby organisations and stakeholders .

Posted 9/18/2026contractRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in facilitating safeguarding learning and discussions within diverse organisational and cultural contexts, while adhering to safeguarding principles and methodologies. Proficient in delivering training in English and/or French, with a strong commitment to creating a respectful and psychologically safe learning environment.

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Facilitation ExperienceSafeguarding PrinciplesFluent in English and/or FrenchStrong Communication SkillsCollaborative Teamwork

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Hard Skills

Facilitating LearningWorkshop FacilitationParticipatory LearningImplementation PlanningSafeguarding FrameworksRisk AssessmentVirtual FacilitationCultural AdaptationSession DocumentationAction Plan Review

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsJudgementProfessionalismSensitivityCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Background ChecksCode of Conduct Compliance

Industry Keywords

Child ProtectionSafe SportRugbySports GovernanceNational FederationsUnions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate high-quality, participatory safeguarding learning with rugby organisations and stakeholders
Support participants to translate safeguarding frameworks and principles into practical organisational action
Facilitate sensitive safeguarding discussions in a safe, respectful and appropriate manner
Support implementation planning and follow-up with participating organisations
Work within ChildFund Rugby's agreed safeguarding methodology, materials and facilitator boundaries
Deliver safeguarding facilitation in English and/or French according to language capabilities and assigned activities
Complete ChildFund Rugby facilitator preparation and training before safeguarding delivery
Familiarise with relevant safeguarding frameworks, policies, procedures, resources, facilitation guides, presentations and implementation tools
Participate in practice facilitation and scenario discussions where required
Coordinate roles and responsibilities with other facilitators before delivery
Facilitate assigned activities, discussions and scenarios; support breakout discussions and participation
Help organisations apply safeguarding principles, identify realistic actions and priorities, and address implementation barriers
Monitor questions, identify matters requiring clarification or technical follow-up, and escalate appropriately
Support organisations after learning sessions by reviewing action plans, reporting arrangements, risk assessments, service maps and implementation outputs
Complete assigned implementation support calls and document progress, actions and follow-up matters
Create a respectful and psychologically safe learning environment
Follow safeguarding reporting procedures when information suggests someone may currently be at risk
Maintain appropriate confidentiality and avoid requesting unnecessary details of identifiable safeguarding cases
Do not investigate concerns or provide legal, investigative, counselling or specialist advice outside the role or expertise
Provide required session documentation and participate in facilitator debriefs
Report to the ChildFund Rugby Training Experience Coordinator and coordinate with ChildFund Rugby and other facilitators

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience facilitating learning, workshops or group discussions
Experience working with participants from different organisational and cultural contexts
Experience supporting participatory learning and practical implementation
Fluent working ability in English and/or French according to assigned delivery
Willingness and availability to complete ChildFund Rugby safeguarding facilitator preparation and training
Previous safeguarding, child protection or safe sport experience is highly desirable
Experience within rugby or another sport environment is desirable
Experience working with National Federations, Unions or sports governance organisations is desirable
Experience facilitating virtually is desirable
Strong facilitation, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to facilitate sensitive discussions safely and respectfully
Ability to ask questions and support participants to develop practical solutions rather than simply providing answers
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a facilitation team
Ability to recognise the boundaries of the facilitator role and escalate technical or safeguarding matters appropriately
Ability to adapt facilitation to different organisational and cultural contexts
Strong judgement, professionalism and commitment to safeguarding principles
Required to comply with and sign a Code of Conduct covering safeguarding and prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment, ethical labour standards, and modern slavery prevention
Required to have relevant background and/or criminal checks
Subject to DFAT and National Security Australia list screening at the onset of any financial relationship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Employment Opportunity employer
Welcoming, inclusive, and supportive team culture
Opportunities for businesses headed by women and people with disabilities, and those active in promoting inclusion, to apply