Job Description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. IRC has been working in Ethiopia since 1999 and is implementing integrated, community-managed programs aimed at improving the quality of lives and recover of livelihood of disaster-affected population’s through promoting individual participation, strengthening institutions and emergency response.

Job Overview/Summary:

Under the supervision of the CP/CWI manager, the Child Protection Officer and with technical support from the child protection technical unit of Addis Ababa, the Child Protection Officer will supervise, coordinate and manage the child protection (CP) program in a professional manner. She /he will demonstrate technical capability and assist the CP staff to make sure the program is holistic, upholding according to standards, procedures and principles of CP. She/he will coordinate the various services available in the IDP site. Duty Station: Nekemte and Chiro Town

Project Duration: 9 months with possibility of extension

Job Requirements

• BA/MA Degree in Social Science, Social Work, health or psychology/Sociology
• Minimum work experience of 3 years for BA Degree & 2 years for MA Degree holders.
• NGO experience is a plus.
• Experience in capacity building and mentoring.
• Good computer skills: MS Word and Excel.
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills and flexibility.
• Good understanding of CP program approaches and practice.
• Confirmed experience in developing competency-based training modules!
• Female applicants are encouraged to apply!
• Experience in working with harmed and at-risk children in NGO working system
• Ability to communicate in English, Amharic, and Afaan Oromo languages skills is required.
• Familiarity with local context of the project implementation areas is an advantage.

How to Apply

Interested applicants who met the minimum requirements are encouraged to apply ONLY on IRC Career portal on this link:

https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/11025?c=rescue

Your application letter and CV must include the following information:

• Name of the position you have applied for and date of application.
• Summary of your qualifications and experience
• Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees.
• Please include 3 references from current and former employers.
• Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.
• Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted.
• Female candidates who fulfil the above criteria are highly encouraged to apply.

Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowances.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.