Course Details

Safeguarding & Protection Compliance Systems Training Course

Introduction
The growing emphasis on accountability, ethical conduct, and the prevention of abuse in the development and humanitarian sectors has placed safeguarding and protection compliance at the heart of organizational operations. The Safeguarding & Protection Compliance Systems Training Course is designed to equip NGO professionals, project managers, and compliance officers with the tools and frameworks to create and maintain safe environments for beneficiaries, staff, and communities. Grounded in global best practices and donor expectations, this course empowers participants to build robust safeguarding policies, reporting systems, and incident management protocols that ensure dignity, trust, and zero tolerance for harm.

Over a focused 10-day period, participants will explore the practical components of safeguarding systems, including risk assessments, staff vetting, child and vulnerable adult protection, survivor-centered reporting, and compliance monitoring. The course also emphasizes how to foster an organizational culture of safety, uphold international protection standards, and respond effectively to allegations of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH). It is ideal for teams looking to strengthen internal capacity, meet donor safeguarding requirements, and promote a protective environment in all programming contexts.

Duration

 10 Days
Target Audience

• Safeguarding and protection officers
• NGO program and project managers
• Compliance, HR, and risk management personnel
• M&E and accountability teams
• Donor and grants compliance specialists

Course Objectives

• Understand safeguarding principles, standards, and compliance frameworks
• Develop and implement safeguarding and protection systems within organizations
• Build inclusive, survivor-centered reporting and case management procedures
• Monitor safeguarding performance and compliance across project lifecycles
• Promote safe, ethical organizational cultures aligned with global safeguarding standards

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Safeguarding and Protection Compliance

• Definitions and scope of safeguarding vs protection
• Historical context and global trends
• Legal and ethical obligations of NGOs
• Key principles of safeguarding in practice
• Relationship between safeguarding and accountability

Module 2: Global Standards and Donor Safeguarding Requirements

• Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS)
• Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) guidelines
• Donor frameworks (FCDO, USAID, EU, UN)
• Minimum Operating Standards (MOS-PSEA)
• Institutional compliance benchmarking

Module 3: Risk Assessment and Prevention Planning

• Conducting safeguarding risk assessments
• Identifying high-risk roles, activities, and locations
• Mitigation strategies and risk reduction plans
• Integrating safeguarding into project design
• Monitoring risk over time

Module 4: Policy Development and Organizational Frameworks

• Components of an effective safeguarding policy
• Policy review and gap analysis tools
• Codes of conduct and behavioral protocols
• Integrating safeguarding into HR manuals and SOPs
• Communicating policies across teams and partners

Module 5: Safe Recruitment and Staff Vetting Procedures

• Background checks and reference verification
• Safeguarding clauses in contracts and job descriptions
• Staff induction and onboarding training
• Probation monitoring and safeguarding evaluations
• Ethical exit procedures

Module 6: Training and Capacity Building for Safeguarding

• Training modules for different staff levels
• Engaging senior leadership in safeguarding culture
• Role-specific safeguarding responsibilities
• Community-based safeguarding training
• Continuous professional development

Module 7: Survivor-Centered Reporting and Feedback Mechanisms

• Designing safe, accessible reporting channels
• Anonymity, confidentiality, and data protection
• Promoting survivor dignity and autonomy
• Referral pathways and support services
• Feedback integration into system improvements

Module 8: Case Management and Incident Response

• Case handling procedures and documentation
• Investigation protocols and interviewing best practices
• Working with legal, medical, and psychosocial providers
• Follow-up, resolution, and disciplinary actions
• Lessons learned from case reviews

Module 9: Partner, Vendor, and Community Safeguarding Oversight

• Safeguarding in partnership agreements and MoUs
• Vetting and capacity building for implementing partners
• Holding contractors and vendors accountable
• Extending safeguarding to communities and volunteers
• Partner monitoring and audits

Module 10: Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection

• International child protection frameworks
• Age-appropriate engagement and consent
• Identifying abuse and neglect indicators
• Protection planning and caregiver support
• Child safeguarding in digital and offline spaces

Module 11: Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning for Safeguarding

• Setting safeguarding indicators and KPIs
• Incorporating safeguarding in M&E frameworks
• Data collection tools for compliance monitoring
• Evaluating system effectiveness and organizational culture
• Adaptive learning for continuous improvement

Module 12: Building a Safeguarding Culture and Ethical Environment

• Leadership commitment and modeling
• Integrating safeguarding into organizational values
• Addressing retaliation and power imbalances
• Staff wellness, burnout prevention, and support
• Organizational self-assessments and learning reviews

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com