Background

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 coordinated, community-managed programs aimed at improving the quality of lives and recovery of livelihood of the disaster-affected population, including host communities, through promoting individual participation, strengthening institutions, and emergency response.

Position Overview:

Under the supervision of the CP 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 emergency project in different field offices.

Specific Responsibilities:

Program Planning Development and Implementation

• Undertake and ensure situational assessments, data collection, compiling and analyzing are to the required standard.
• Provide technical support to CP program including development/update of relevant strategies, SOPs and referral pathways, case management, CP IMS, psychosocial support interventions and community-based support for at-risk children including unaccompanied/separated children.
• Ensure well-coordinated program to address needs and cases concerning Unaccompanied/Separated children and youth living in the IDP sites.
• Support field program staff in the design and implementation of effective community mobilization and awareness raising strategies.
• Facilitate and support the arrangement (establishment) of family based care system or appropriate care system and promote community based protection mechanisms, reunification of UASC with their parents /caregivers and or placement in appropriate alternative care including developing of standard process of support including case planning, referral, follow up and review of case management.
• Provide training for CP staff, implementing partners, sub award partners, caregiver/families and the community and opinion leaders including children.
• Responsible for planning, budgeting, implementation, and monitoring of the CP program in line with organizational and donors’ guidelines, policy and procedures.
• Follow-up, monitor and supervise the implementation of program activities based on the work plan, spending plan and ensure the proper utilization and tracking of budget and materials allocated to the program.

Program Liaison, Coordination and Networking

• Represent the program in all partner meetings and communicate the outcomes with program staff.
• Interact with Government and other partners, NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the different stages of CP program implementation and follow up on agreed points.
• Collaborate with other Program Officers to ensure the integration of other (Education, Health, Sanitation and CWI) programs.
• Ensure accountability and collaborate with the Operations Sections to establish and maintain sound internal controls according to financial and supply management requirements.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Support the CP team in ensuring the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective Child Protection program implementation, follow-up, review, and M&E.
• Prepares monthly progress, quarterly and annual implementation and donor reports and review budget required for child protection assistant coordinator in Addis Ababa and field coordinator and CP Manager.

Job Requirements

• University Degree in Social Science, Social Work, health or psychology/Sociology with 2 years of relevant experience and for postgraduate 1 years of relevant experience. 5-year Diploma.
• NGO experience is a plus.
• Experience in capacity building and mentoring.
• Confirmed experience in developing competency-based training modules!
• Good understanding of CP program approaches and practice.
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills and flexibility.
• Experience in working with harmed and at-risk children in NGO working system

Skills Required:

• Basic supervisory/managerial skills
• Technical and report writing skills
• Computer literate (ability to use MS office, word, excel, and outlook email applications very well)
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

How to Apply

Candidates meeting the above qualifications are encouraged to apply only through the below IRC Online recruitment website: 

External link

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.

IRC is an equal employment 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 or disability.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information.

• Name of the position you have applied for
• Date of application
• Summary of your qualifications and experience
• Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job
• Permanent Address and present address (if different from permanent) and telephone number if possible also email address
• Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees.

IRC is an equal employment 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 or disability.

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.