Mother and Child Development Organization is a non-governmental, non-political, non-religious and non-profit making indigenous organization established to improve the livelihood of impoverished women and children directly working at the grass root level with the local communities to address their needs and to enhance sustainable development in Somali region and Ethiopia since 1997. 

Level 3:  the role holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work in country programs; or are visiting country programs; ore because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

The position holder will be involved in designing, implementing, and monitoring GBV prevention and response strategies within the project’s activities. The GBV coordinator will work closely with GBV staff ,project partners, community leaders, and local stakeholders to create a safe learning environment for all beneficiaries, particularly women and girls, who are at a heightened risk of gender-based violence.

Key Responsibilities

•    Develop and execute GBV prevention and response strategies.
•    Integrate GBV prevention measures into all project activities.
•    Conduct awareness campaigns on GBV, women’s rights, and gender equality.
•    Organize community sensitization campaigns to challenge harmful norms.
•    Ensure educational materials and training are gender-sensitive.
•    Establish referral pathways for GBV survivors (legal, health, psychosocial).
•    Provide psychological first aid and confidential survivor support.
•    Monitor GBV incidents and ensure timely, consent-based responses.
•    Train staff, community members, and stakeholders on GBV prevention and response.
•    Build capacity of teachers, facilitators, and leaders to support survivors.
•    Participate in GBV coordination meetings to align with national standards.
•    Develop monitoring tools and document GBV-related activities.
•    Submit regular reports to Program Manager.
•    Conduct risk assessments and recommend improvements.
•    Ensure safeguarding standards are upheld in all project activities.
•    Maintain confidentiality and dignity in handling GBV-related information
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
•    Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling MCDO
•    Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
Ambition:
•    Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
•    Widely shares their personal vision for MCDO, engages and motivates others
•    Future orientated, thinks strategically
Collaboration:
•    Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
•    Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
•    Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
Creativity:
•    Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
•    Willing to take disciplined risks
Integrity:
•    Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Experience
•    University degree in Gender Studies, Social Work, Social Sciences, Health, or related field.
•    At least 5 years’ NGO experience, including 2+ years in a project coordinator role.
•    Strong experience managing the full program cycle (design, implementation, reporting, M&E, financial management).
•    Proven staff management, coaching, and leadership skills.
•    Technical expertise in FGM prevention, GBV case management, psychosocial support, and referral mechanisms.
•    Fluency in Somali and English (spoken and written).
•    Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Teams, Kobo Tool, and ODK.
•    Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
•    Commitment to MCDO values.
•    Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
Other requirements
•    Adequate knowledge of the culture, social context 
•    Ready to work in and with the community 
•    Good facilitation and planning and listening skills 
•    Proven teamwork and community facilitation experience 
•    An understanding of child rights and their protection and fulfilment in the development context  

How To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role 
to info@mcdo97.org.et , adanmohameddaud7@gmail.com  staring date 20/12/ and end date 27/12/2025. Please include 
“GBV Coordinator Application” in the subject line.

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, and individuals 
with disabilities.