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Job Summary

Job Title:
Child Protection Officer
Employer:
PEAS Uganda
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
social science jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Saturday, 20 December 2025

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About the Organisation

Child Protection Officer job at PEAS Uganda | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

Promoting Equality in African Schools (PEAS) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to expand access to quality secondary education for disadvantaged children in sub-Saharan Africa, ensuring that every child, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Recognized for its transformative approach to education and its commitment to increasing educational equity, PEAS has earned international recognition for its scalable and sustainable model that addresses the educational needs of underserved communities.

The organization fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture where employees are encouraged to be innovative, results-driven, and community-focused, offering career growth opportunities, a supportive work environment, and flexible arrangements for those passionate about making a difference in education. Since its founding in 2004, PEAS has evolved from a small initiative into a leading force in African education, developing a network of affordable, high-quality secondary schools that are managed and operated with local input. Its innovative business model combines educational development with community engagement, utilizing a mix of public-private partnerships to ensure long-term sustainability and impact.

Operating in several African countries, PEAS is driven by core values of equality, inclusivity, empowerment, and accountability. Its corporate social responsibility efforts focus on improving access to education, supporting vulnerable children, and advocating for educational reform. For more information on PEAS's mission, work, and opportunities, visit www.peas.org.uk.

Are you looking for social science jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Child Protection Officer job at PEAS Uganda

Full Time

Deadline: 

20 Dec 2025

Job Title

Child Protection Officer job at PEAS Uganda

PEAS Uganda

Job Description

PEAS Uganda

Child Protection Officer (Uganda)

Location: PEAS Country Office, Kampala, Uganda (with up to 40% field travel)

PEAS is recruiting a committed and experienced Child Protection Officer to ensure best practices in safeguarding are implemented across our Uganda school network.

In this role, you will champion a culture of child protection by training staff and students, raising awareness of safeguarding policies, and ensuring that concerns are reported, recorded, and addressed promptly and professionally. You’ll support school teams to build safe, inclusive learning environments and lead initiatives that promote gender equity and child participation.

You’ll also play a key role in supporting school leaders to comply with national laws and safeguarding guidelines, working in close partnership with regional and national stakeholders.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Implement and monitor child protection policies and procedures in line with organizational standards and local regulations.

  • Identify, report, and respond to child protection concerns, cases, or incidents promptly.

  • Conduct assessments, investigations, and follow-ups on child protection cases in collaboration with relevant authorities.

  • Provide guidance, support, and referrals for children at risk to appropriate services or interventions.

  • Deliver training and awareness sessions to staff, volunteers, communities, and partners on child protection and safeguarding practices.

  • Maintain accurate records of child protection cases, incidents, and interventions.

  • Collaborate with schools, local authorities, and community stakeholders to strengthen child protection mechanisms.

  • Monitor and evaluate child protection programs, reporting on effectiveness and areas for improvement.

  • Support the development and implementation of risk assessment and mitigation strategies to prevent harm to children.

  • Promote a safe and protective environment for children within all PEAS Uganda programs and activities.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.

Deadline: 20th December 2025

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