Union of Ethiopian Women and Children Associations (UEWCA) is a non-governmental, apolitical, non-religious consortium of 88 Women/Girls and Children-focused local CSOs that are engaged on women and girls Empowerment and advancement of Gender Equality in all regional states and city administrations of the country. It was established in 2010 as a consortium to empower and voice the voice of its beneficiaries and member CSOs as well as capacitate and coordinate the efforts of member CSOs for the realization of their common goal which is ensuring gender equality and empowerment of women, girls, and children. 

Union of Ethiopian Women and Children Associations (UEWCA) invites qualified and committed candidates to apply for the following project-based positions under its EHF-funded humanitarian response project at Jara IDP Site

The Counsellor will provide individual and group psychosocial support services to conflict-affected IDPs, including women, girls, children, older persons, and persons with disabilities. Responsibilities include MHPSS service provision, support to protection and GBV case management, referrals to relevant services, community engagement, and ensuring survivor-centred, confidential, and ethical service delivery.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or related field with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience
  OR

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 7 years relevant experience in psychosocial support or protection programming

• Strong leadership, coordination, and reporting skills

• Experience in working with community, government authority and clusters 

How To Apply

 Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated CV and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience along with their original and non-returnable copied supportive, documents/credentials in person until December 18, 2025 to the following address:

Dessie Town, South Wollo 

Beza for Women Community-Based Development Association Office 

Wollo Bahil Amba (ወሎ ባህል አምባግቢ)

For further information contact Tel: +251116368052/+251116368151/Dessie Contact: +251913480050

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply for all vacant positions