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Social Worker
World Vision Ethiopia
Social Science
Social Science and Community
Mekelle
1 years
1 Position
2024-01-16
to
2024-01-21
Sociology
Social work
Psychology
Full Time
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Job Description
WVE is working closely with the government and other stakeholders to respond to the needs of Internally Displaced People (IDP) in and in its multi-sectoral response plan including; Food and nutrition, WASH and Protection of children and women affected by the humanitarian crises. WVE Child Protection interventions includes establishing of Child Friendly Spaces in selected IDP sites and addressing gender based violence (GBV) related needs by integrating into the other sectors to further strengthen a coherent protection response. The emphasis of this position is on facilitating community participation and enabling children and women access protection services to reduce their vulnerabilities and provide case management service for survivors.
Major Responsibilities:
Assist the project officer in situational assessment, operational planning, implementation and monitoring of the IDP activities.
Provide individual and group psychological first aid/psycho-social support to children and women affected by the conflict to enable them restore their safety, dignity and hope.
Facilitate consultation and discussions with beneficiary populations, making sure they are involved in needs assessment, delivery of protection/assistance and development/implementation of durable solutions.
Closely work with local authorities and relevant government sector (women and children affairs, education, social affairs, schools etc.) to facilitate recovery and reiteration of the affected population.
Facilitate school enrolment for boys and girls and closely work with parents, community leaders, civil society organizations and other actors to ensure safety of children on the way to and from schools.
Ensure application of standards, guidelines and good practices for child protection and GBV in emergency related activities
Coordinate and manage the establishment of child friendly spaces in collaboration with school, local authorities, and faith leaders
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Education or other related fields
Knowledge and experience on Gender Based Violence programming an asset.
Knowledge of and ability to implement integrated CP responses, including Gender Based Violence.
Awareness of or interest in community based protection mechanisms.
Direct case management and experience working with children and adolescents is an asset.
Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in planning and problem solving
Knowledge of and ability to implement integrated CP responses, including Gender Based Violence.
Awareness of or interest in community based protection mechanisms in emergency context
Direct case management and experience working with children and adolescents is an asset
Knowledge and experience on Gender Based Violence programming an asset.
Knowledge of prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).
Required Experience:
At least one-year relevant experience in child protection and related areas.
Working Environment / Conditions:
Field base with frequent travel to project sites
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only
How to Apply
Interested applicants should follow the below application link to apply. HERE
World Vision is a child-focused organization that is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adult beneficiaries, and has zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them.
Disclaimer: World Vision Ethiopia is a reputable organization that values transparency and fairness in its recruitment process and does not solicit any money for any job application. We encourage all job seekers to be cautious of any job ads that require payment or personal information upfront. If you have any questions or concerns about our job ads or recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.
Fields Of Study
Sociology
Social work
Psychology
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