Safe Schools Officer (SSO)

Ummah Jobs; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Zindagi Trust seeks a Safe Schools Officer to safeguard and support student wellbeing across two government girls' schools in Karachi. The role emphasizes proactive, preventive measures and confidential case handling with close coordination with the school safeguarding team.

The officer will implement the Child Protection Policy, conduct early identification of concerns, and engage teachers, staff, and parents to promote a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience working with children or adolescents.
• Training in child protection, safeguarding, or basic counseling is an advantage.
• Trauma-informed training or awareness is preferred.
• Experience in schools, NGOs, or youth programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safeguarding and Child Protection: Receive, document, and report concerns; maintain case records.

Skills

Child safeguarding

Communication with children

Confidentiality

Documentation

Calm under pressure

Professional boundaries

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work, or related field

Job description

# Safe Schools Officer (SSO)Zindagi Trustfull-timeKarachi, Pakistan (Bahadurabad and Garden West campuses)Mid LevelMid-LevelShare:## Job DescriptionSafe 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 ResponsibilitiesSafeguarding 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 [e-mail] with the subject line specifying your campus choice: 'Safe Schools Officer - KPS' or 'Safe Schools Officer - SMB'.