Safe Schools Officer (SSO)

Deen; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Zindagi Trust seeks a Safe Schools Officer to help create a safe, supportive school environment at two government girls’ schools in Karachi. You will focus on safeguarding, early identification of concerns, and ongoing student wellbeing initiatives, working with counselors and staff across campuses.

The role emphasizes preventive, protocol-driven approaches, with responsibilities spanning documentation, reporting, and engaging parents where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Understanding of child safeguarding principles.
• Ability to communicate with children, families and adults.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Maintaining high levels of confidentiality and professional integrity.

Responsibilities

• Safeguarding and Child Protection: Receive, document, and report all student wellbeing concerns.
• Initial safety assessments and escalation to Head of Safe Schools as needed.
• Maintain 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 mechanisms.
• Identify early warning signs of emotional, behavioral, or safety concerns and conduct check-ins.

Skills

Child safeguarding

Effective communication

Documentation & records

Confidentiality

Referrals & liaison

Report writing

Education

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

Job description

Open role# Safe Schools Officer (SSO)Zindagi Trust · Karachi, Pakistan (Bahadurabad and Garden West campuses)Get matched to roles and people like thisSet up with your AI in 60s. Free, with an introduction only when you both say yes.Find my matchesGet job alertsWork mode: On-siteType: Full-timeField: Education & InstructionPosted: 1d agoCloses: 22 November 2026Apply on zindagitrust.orgSafe Schools Officer at Zindagi Trust About the Organization Zindagi 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 Overview As 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 mechanisms Early 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 absence Preventive 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 students Teacher, 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 resources Documentation and Reporting Maintain secure and current case records Track safeguarding trends and recurring concerns Contribute to periodic safeguarding and wellbeing reports Required 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 preferred Core 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-awareness How to Apply Submit 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'.