Consultant Safeguarding Investigators

About Us

HumanitarianHR is a woman-owned and operated social enterprise dedicated to preventing and responding to sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and other misconduct in humanitarian and development settings. We support UN agencies, international and national NGOs, and governments with survivor-centered, trauma-informed investigations and capacity-building.

Role

We are seeking experienced Consultant Safeguarding Investigators to join our global roster. Assignments include conducting impartial investigations into sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and abuse of authority. Consultants primarily work remotely, with occasional short-term field deployments when an investigation requires on-site presence.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of professional investigation experience with UN agencies and international NGOs

  • Demonstrated expertise in safeguarding/SEA (sexual exploitation and abuse) and workplace misconduct investigations

  • Proven ability to apply survivor-centered and trauma-informed approaches in sensitive contexts

  • Strong analytical, interviewing, and report-writing skills

  • Fluency in English (additional languages desirable)

  • Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage complex assignments

Contract Type

Consultancy: Primarily remote, with the possibility of short-term deployments based on investigation requirements.

Application Process
Please submit an expression of interest and CV to kelly@humanitarianhr.org with the subject line Consultant Safeguarding Investigator.