Job Expired
World Vision Ethiopia
Social Science
Social Science and Community
Chifra,Afar
3 years
1 Position
2025-04-16
to
2025-04-22
follow reporting procedures
support children's wellbeing
engage with stakeholders
Sociology
Social work
Governance and Development Studies
Gender and sexuality studies
Psychology
Full Time
Share
Job Description
The CP and CE Officer is responsible for supporting the implementation of child protection interventions within the designated operational area. This role includes facilitating capacity building, fostering dialogue between service providers and users, advocating for enhanced child protection services and regulations, and managing effective partnerships. Additionally, the officer ensures and supports the effective implementation of activities that promote the spiritual development of children and establish Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)-responsive organizational practices and programming. The role involves close collaboration with community members, local government, and other stakeholders to ensure the safety and well-being of children.
Enhance community-led initiatives for the care and protection of boys and girls
Enhance local reporting and referral mechanisms
Enhance the provision of high-quality child protection services within local communities
Oversee and facilitate the effective implementation of partnerships
Support the spiritual nurture of children at the local level
Ensure the establishment of GESI responsive organizational practices and programming in operational areas.
Manage Sponsorship business on the assigned specific areas
Planning, Monitoring and Reporting
Work Location: Afar Region, Chifra Operational Area
Required Qualification and Work Experience:
A university degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Gender and Development Studies, or other relevant fields is required. A master's degree in a related field is an advantage.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in planning, implementing, supervising, and reporting on child protection (CP), advocacy, Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHSS), and related areas. Experience with international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) in related programs, particularly in child protection and advocacy within development programs or humanitarian response, is preferred.
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
Experience in community development.
Ability to engage religious leaders of all faiths to promote holistic development.
Knowledge of community-based child protection programming and humanitarian response.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and stakeholders.
Experience in direct case management and working with children, women, and adolescents.
Knowledge of Gender-Based Violence programming and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).
Excellent training, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, stress management, cultural and gender sensitivity, and integrity.
Effective written and verbal communication skills in English and the local language.
Strategic thinking, flexibility, responsiveness, and compassion.
Relationship management skills and ability to collaborate with other sectors and partners.
Experience in design, monitoring, and evaluation and Skills in data analysis and interpretation.
Willingness to work with a diverse range of partners, sectors, and disciplines.
Collaborative approach to working with partners and stakeholders, including faith-based organizations (FBOs) and children/youth groups.
Language Requirements
English and local language
Interested applicants can follow THIS LINK to apply
World vision has zero tolerance towards abuse and exploitation of children and vulnerable adults. Every prospective employee, volunteer, and intern is obliged to comply by world vision’s child and adult safeguarding policy."
Disclaimer: World Vision Ethiopia is a reputable company 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
Governance and Development Studies
Gender and sexuality studies
Psychology
Skills Required
follow reporting procedures
support children's wellbeing
engage with stakeholders
Related Jobs
about 13 hours left
SOS Children's Village Addis Ababa
Project Coordinator, Green Growth (GAC)
Project Coordinator
Full Time
3 yrs
1 Position
Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Science, Business Administration or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Duties & Responsibilities: - Lead the implementation of the project in line with the organization’s mission, policies, strategies and available resources. - Collaboration with TVET Institutions: Establish strong partnerships with TVET institutions to enhance teaching capacity through training programs for educators on green skills. - Budget Management: Oversee the project’s budget by tracking expenditures against planned activities while ensuring compliance with funding requirements. - Follow professional recruitment processes for new co-workers (draw-up advert, screening of applications, interviews, and reference checks) in consultation with direct supervisor.
about 13 hours left
SOS Children's Village Addis Ababa
Project Coordinator, Green Growth (GAC)
Project Coordinator
Full Time
3 yrs
1 Position
Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Science, Business Administration or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Duties & Responsibilities: - Lead the implementation of the project in line with the organization’s mission, policies, strategies and available resources. - Collaboration with TVET Institutions: Establish strong partnerships with TVET institutions to enhance teaching capacity through training programs for educators on green skills. - Budget Management: Oversee the project’s budget by tracking expenditures against planned activities while ensuring compliance with funding requirements. - Follow professional recruitment processes for new co-workers (draw-up advert, screening of applications, interviews, and reference checks) in consultation with direct supervisor.
about 13 hours left
International Rescue Committee (IRC) Ethiopia
Senior Rapid Response Mechanism Coordinator
Project Manager
Full Time
6 yrs
1 Position
MA Degree in Social, Management, Emergency, Humanitarian, Disaster Management or in a related field of study with relevant work experience, out of which 4 years of management experience. Duties and Responsibilities: - Maintaining a humanitarian needs watch as the basis for the execution of rapid and multi-sector assessments for populations at high risk. - Ensuring the effective use of the multi-sector assessment information and follow-up humanitarian action via close and constant coordination and advocacy with DRM TWG and other partners by disseminating alerts/results/recommendations
1 day left
Danish Refugee Council
Protection Specialist- Protection Monitoring and Analyst
Protection Specialist
Full Time
3 yrs
1 Position
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Social Science, Law, or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Duties & Responsibilities: - Design a protection monitoring methodology and tools appropriate to all locations in line with the updated protection analysis and DRC’s global Protection Monitoring Guidance - Lead on developing, updating, and rolling out of data collection tools and methodologies including determining relevant samples. - Work closely with DRC and partner protection monitoring teams to ensure timely and accurate data collection and sharing in line with the adopted protection monitoring methodology, and to clarify information and conduct data triangulation with other sources to ensure accuracy.
1 day left
Ethiopian Red Cross Society
ECC – Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator
Contract
8 - 10 yrs
1 Position
Master's Degree in Disaster Risk Management, Disaster Risk Management and Sustainable Development, Development Studies, Social/Behavioral Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Public Health, Health Education or in a related field of study with relevant work expereince, out of which 4 years in emergency response and recovery works in NGOs/Humanitarian Organizations. Duties & Responsibilites: - Adhere to the fundamental principles of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. - The position holder is ultimately accountable for coordinating with ERCS headquarters, ERCS branches, and the Danish delegation office for the implementation of Danish Red Cross-supported project. - Ensure that all documents—plans, guidelines, and reports—are sent for evaluation and comment to the Danish Red Cross focal person and the ERCS DRM department. - Support in strengthening service mapping and referral pathways.
1 day left
Hope for justice (former Retrak Ethiopia)
Project Manager
Project Manager
Full Time
5 yrs
1 Position
Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences or Community Development, or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Duties & Responsibilities - Implement all programs and programmes within budget, time and scope - Ensure all programs meet their targets as outlined in the Country Business Plan for each year. - Supervise and line manage relevant staff (following organizational structure), reporting significant issues to the prevention programmes manager