Safe Schools Officer

# Safe Schools Officer (SSO)Zindagi Trustfull-timeKarachi, Pakistan (Bahadurabad and Garden West campuses)Mid LevelMid-LevelShare:##

Job Description
Safe Schools Officer at Zindagi TrustAbout the OrganizationZindagi Trust is a leading Pakistani non-profit dedicated to improving educational outcomes for children in public-sector schools across Pakistan. This position supports safeguarding and student wellbeing initiatives at two government girls' schools in Karachi: Khatoon-e-Pakistan Government Girls Secondary School (KPS) in Bahadurabad, and SMB Fatima Jinnah Government Girls Secondary School in Garden West.
Role OverviewAs a Safe Schools Officer, you will create and maintain a safe, supportive school environment by focusing on child protection, early identification of concerns, and student wellbeing. Your work will be student-centered, preventive rather than reactive, and protocol-driven.

Key Responsibilities
Safeguarding and Child Protection
* Receive, document, and report all student wellbeing and child protection concerns
* Conduct initial safety assessments and escalate appropriately to the Head of Safe Schools
* Maintain accurate, confidential case records and track trends
* Monitor at-risk students and ensure appropriate follow-up
* Implement and support the school's Child Protection Policy and reporting mechanismsEarly Identification and Student Support
* Identify early warning signs of emotional, behavioral, or safety concerns
* Conduct supportive check-ins with students where appropriate
* Provide immediate non-therapeutic support and refer complex cases to the school counselor
* Support student reintegration following incidents or extended absencePreventive Wellbeing Programming
* Plan and deliver age-appropriate sessions on emotional wellbeing, anti-bullying, digital safety, and personal safety and boundaries
* Contribute to Life Skills-Based Education (LSBE) and similar programs
* Promote safe reporting practices among studentsTeacher, Staff, and Parent Engagement
* Build staff sensitivity regarding child safety, child development, and emotional regulation
* Support teachers in positive classroom management and student safety responses
* Guide staff on appropriate reporting and classroom-level interventions
* Work closely with school counselors, leadership, and the safeguarding team
* Engage parents in non-crisis cases as appropriate and guided by the Head of Safe Schools
* Support referrals to external mental health and child protection services
* Maintain updated referral pathways and community resourcesDocumentation and Reporting
* Maintain secure and current case records
* Track safeguarding trends and recurring concerns
* Contribute to periodic safeguarding and wellbeing reportsRequired Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work, or related field
* 2–5 years of experience working with children or adolescents
* Prior experience in schools, NGOs, or youth programs preferred
* Training in child protection, safeguarding, or basic counseling is an advantage
* Trauma-informed training or awareness is preferredCore Competencies
* Strong understanding of child safeguarding principles and risk identification
* Effective communication with children, families, and adults
* High-level confidentiality and professional integrity
* Strong documentation and organizational skills
* Ability to remain calm and objective in sensitive situations
* Clear professional boundaries and self-awarenessHow to ApplySubmit your resume through the Zindagi Trust recruitment portal (linked on their careers page) or email career@zindagitrust.org with the subject line specifying your campus choice: 'Safe Schools Officer
- KPS' or 'Safe Schools Officer
- SMB'.