About CRS

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding. 

For nearly 60 years, CRS has taken the lead in responding to natural and man-made disasters affecting Ethiopia's most vulnerable communities. Moving beyond emergency response, CRS' disaster mitigation and recovery projects in drought and flood-prone areas have rebuilt individual and community assets through non-food aid in the form of agriculture, livestock, health, nutrition, and water and sanitation assistance. CRS's humanitarian work in Ethiopia also provides livelihoods support to farmers and entrepreneurs, promotes gender equality, mobilizes for immunization and mitigates the impact of HIV.

As part of CRS family, you will join the more than 5000 strong and vibrant individuals working globally to accomplish the mission of CRS. CRS/Ethiopia invites you, the qualified candidate, to apply for the following position.  

Position Title:                 Senior Project Officer-Safeguarding and Protection

Department:                  Programs

Duty Station:                  CRS Ethiopia/Addis Ababa

Employment Term:       Indefinite period

Reports To:                     Program Manager II-Safeguarding and Protection

Application Deadline:   September 15, 2022

Job Summary:

As a member of the Safeguarding and Protection unit, you will coordinate, support, monitor and report on all CRS Ethiopia Safeguarding and Protection activities. You will provide support for different programs and projects in the country program to mitigate safeguarding and protection risks and ensure safeguarding and protection concerns are addressed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the planning, implementation, and reporting on all protection mainstreaming activities in line with CRS safeguarding and protection mainstreaming guideline and international standards.

• Develop different guides, checklists and training materials on protection mainstreaming for different projects.

• Provide technical assistance for different CRS Project staff on safeguarding and protection mainstreaming as needed.

• Conduct protection analysis for different projects to identify protection risks.

• Provide capacity building for CRS and partner staff on gender-based violence, protection from sexual exploitation and abuse, psychological first aid, safeguarding, protection mainstreaming and other related trainings.

• Contribute to ensuring safeguarding and protection is adequately integrated in project proposals.

• Conduct gender, safeguarding and protection assessments to better ensure safeguarding and protection concerns in different programs and projects.

• Support CRS projects and programs in the design of feedback and response mechanism to ensure it is developed in line with safeguarding and protection standards. 

• Conduct GBV service mapping in different CRS project areas to identify available service providers and ensure projects participants can be referred.

• Contribute to the development, testing, and dissemination of IEC materials on safeguarding and protection.

• Develop reports for different safeguarding and protection activities as may be required.

• Collect information on staff and partner organizations capacity needs on safeguarding and protection and monitor capacity building activities.

• Research, collect and disseminate relevant protection information and good practices with CRS and partner staff.

• Participate in different safeguarding and protection meetings and networks representing CRS.

• Provide any support for safeguarding and protection unit as may be requested by the supervisor.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity

• Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Builds Relationships

• Develops Talent

• Strategic Mindset

• Accountability & Stewardship

Job Requirements

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements

Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Social Sciences, International Development, or related field.

• Minimum of five years relevant work experience with progressive responsibilities in either protection, gender or safeguarding.

• Knowledge of technical principles, concepts and standards in safeguarding, protection, and accountability to affected populations; general knowledge of other related disciplines to ensure proper cross-sectoral approach.

• Experience and skills in networking and relations with donors, government, other peer organizations.

• Experience in project design and proposal development. Experience in writing content for proposals.

• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• A previous experience in an international NGOs and/or institution is a strong advantage

Personal Skills

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented environment with good interpersonal skills

• Observation, active listening, and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment

• Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members

• Attention to details, accuracy, and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities

• Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented

How to Apply

You should fill the application form through this link: https://form.jotform.com/222473583448564 and attach your up-to-date CV on/before the application deadline September 15, 2022.

You will be contacted only if selected for written exam/interview. Phone solicitations will not be accepted. These job opportunities are open to Ethiopian nationals only.

CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. 

** Qualified women & persons with disability are highly encouraged to apply**