GOAL’s mission is to work with the most vulnerable communities to help them respond to and recover from humanitarian crises, and to assist them to build transcendent solutions to mitigate poverty and vulnerability.

GOAL is a non-for profit organization that has been working in Ethiopia for over 30 years across all the region of the country towards ensuring the poorest and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental rights of life, including but not limited to adequate shelter, food and livelihoods, water and sanitation, nutrition, healthcare and education. GOAL implements a range of multi-sectoral development, resilience, recovery and humanitarian responses Programmes by being sensitive to cross-cutting issues including gender, accountably, child protection, HIV/AIDS.

We envision a world where poverty no longer exist, where vulnerable communities are resilient, where barriers to wellbeing are removed and where everyone has equal rights and  opportunities. GOAL Ethiopia’s main donors are Irish Aid, USAID/OFDA, EHF, ECHO and other private donors.

 About the Position: 

The Senior Protection Officer is responsible for leading, coordinating, and implementing GOAL’s field-based protection interventions, psychosocial support services and training activities. The Senior Protection Officer will be responsible for coaching and technical supervision of protection Officers in all GE protection Operation sites. The position holder works to strengthen the psychosocial protection of Internal Displaced Peoples (IDPs), IDP returnees and host communities in particular children (in family or unaccompanied), women, and other vulnerable groups, through the implementation of  Gender-based violence(GBV), child protection(CP), and dissemination of Psychological First Aid (PFA) and other PSS protocols, under the technical supervision of the Senior Partnership and Protection Advisor and coordination of Zonal level Project Coordinator. The Senior Protection Officer will also be responsible for all the PSS activities in one assigned Zone. In coordination with the Senior Partnership and Protection Manager and roving senior protection officer, he/she will also support the overall coordination,  implementation and monitoring   of GBV and CP  activities implemented in  the project intervention areas and provide support and guidance to the Protection officers based at woreda level. 

Key Areas of Accountability/Duties

·         Lead, organize and supervise the protection activities, develop the detailed work plan and implement the project activities as specified in the work plan.

·         Provide continuous support on GBV and CP activities, including regular monitoring visits to all programme sites.

·         Monitor beneficiary data collection, compilation and periodic (monthly) reporting to Zonal or regional program area manager.

·         Familiarize him/herself with existing referral pathways or where necessary develop a system for referral of cases needing further support or other services.

·         Assist all Protection/GBV/CP Officers in setting referral pathways, receive PSS referrals (internal/external), follow-up of referrals and provide feedback of actions taken.

·         Conduct regular individual and group meetings with protection officers, to provide feedback, support, guidance, and share experience of activities, challenges and solutions adopted.

·         Assess the Protection (GBV and CP) needs of IDPs in the target location by identifying, documenting, and analysing the needs of children, women and other vulnerable groups using specified checklists and tools.

·         Organize basic Case management, GBV, child protection and psychosocial support skills training for protection/ GBV/ CP offices, community volunteers and partners

·         Develop and maintain positive relations with local implementing actors, local authorities and other local stakeholders through information sharing and coordination.

·         Attend or lead regular Protection Cluster meetings, and other relevant meetings, workshops as required.

·         Contribute to the organisation of Zonal level protection workshops as identified in the activity plan.

·         Contribute to the development, testing and dissemination of IEC materials and intake forms related to child protection, gender, GBV, psychosocial support and services for effective protection of IDPs

·         Monitor and follow up timely and quality implementation of all activities.

·         Prepare and submit regular reports to sub regional Protection Cluster, sr. partnership and protection manager and regional program area manager and other relevant bodies on regular basis as required.

·         Develop detailed work plan and implement the project activities as specified in the work plan.

·         Collect, verify and analyze protection information in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the project activities and process of the services provisions

·         Design and implement responses for the social, psychological and Protection needs of IDPs, returnees and host communities.

·         Assist and guide evidence-based action by relevant regional, zonal and woreda level actors to ensure the full respect and protection of the rights of beneficiaries.

·         In accordance with GOAL Ethiopia’s policies support orientation on complaints and feedback mechanism (accountability to affected populations).

·         With the support of Senior Partnership and Protection Manager, advocate and provide training on child protection, PSEA and GBV issues in the field office and through coordination mechanisms.

·         Demonstrate ethical and professional practice including respect of participant confidentiality and point of view, GOAL’s Safeguarding Policies (Child Protection, PSEA, Code of conduct and other policies).

·         Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Commitments:

GOAL’s recruitment procedure is fair and transparent which is also in line with the organization’s commitment to its integrity, honesty and culture. GOAL is committed to ensure that, its performance complies with the terms and conditions of relevant agreements, applicable laws & regulations. Hence, pre-employment background checks will be conducted, and employees are required to read, understand, sign and implement different polices including safe guarding and child protection policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and abuse policy, sexual harassment policy, code of conducts and any other rules and regulation of the organization. GOAL is strongly committed not to harm the people under its care.

Job Requirements

Do you want to join an exciting organization that brings high level impact to the community and add value to your professional advancement?  Then join us if you have:

·         BA degree in Psychology, Counseling, sociology, or social work, at least four years of experience in the same/similar role in international organization.

·         Demonstrated technical expertise in protection sector that include Child Protection, PSS, GBV etc.;

·         Experience in working with women, children, People with Specific Needs.

·         Expertise in Psychosocial support, child protection & GBV protection principles.

·         Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken (English, Amharic and local language )

Desirable quality, skill and competence

·         Good organizational skills and capacity to work independently

·         Strong capacity and experience with planning, organizing and coordination

·         Results and performance oriented

·         High capacity for taking initiatives and working independently and flexible

·         Demonstrated technical expertise in prevention and response of GBV, child protection   and psychosocial crisis management in a humanitarian context

·         Experience working with women, children, specific needs groups

·         Experience of case management

·         Knowledge of child protection & GBV protection principles desirable

·         Excellent communication and listening skills, capacity to build relationships with targeted groups

·         Strong aptitude for teamwork and flexibility; dynamic and proactive attitude

·         Excellent and proven ability to adapt to difficult, challenging, and stressful situations

·         Integrity, professionalism and expertise in processing reports, data protection, and questionnaires

·         Ability to understand the cultural context and local language of a community, and use that culture as an input for community mobilization

·         Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels. 

·         Ability to collect and analyze data 

REMUNERATION and BENEFITS:

·         GOAL will pay a competitive basic salary based on the salary grading with addition benefits.

·         A chance to develop tangible experience.

·         Being part of a team who continue to make a real difference to the lives of the most vulnerable people.  

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants need to submit ONLY once their non - returnable application with CV for one vacancy. The vacancy reference number along with the title & Duty station need to be written in the application letter

·         Applicants can directly apply online using THIS LINK

GOAL strongly encourages female candidates to apply!

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview and exam.

Shortlisted candidates will need to submit other supporting documents upon request at later stage.

GOAL is not able to contribute towards any costs incurred by candidates during the recruitment process.