GBV Program Officer
Work Unit: Program Department
Reports To: Program Coordinator
Job Location: Dessie Town- South Wollo, Amhara Region
Closing Date: January 10, 2026
About NEWA
NEWA is a pioneer, national coalition of women associations that share the goal of advancing women’s rights, gender equality, women’s empowerment and the fight against GBV. NEWA is strategically positioned to advocate for the rights of women, to respect and promotion of women’s rights, and ensure the proper implementation of gender- sensitive policies, laws and programs at national and regional levels. NEWA has 50 member associations and organizations that strives to ensure the interests of women is factored in the national plans and policies and to see women’s social, economic, political and legal entitlements realized at all levels as enshrined in the national and international instruments.
II. Job Summary
The GBV Program Officer is a senior position, responsible for leading the design, implementation, and monitoring the ARISE project, which is purely GBV focused project, that will be implemented in South Wollo Zone of Amhara Region. The aim is to execute, facilitate and exercise effective day-to-day coordination and management of the projects according to the Network’s and Donor, general standards and institutional culture. The GBV Program Officer supports the operations efforts to fulfil NEWA’s mandate and associated obligations on GBV prevention, risk mitigation and response in South Wollo Zone, based on policy and guidance. S/he collaborates closely with the NEWA head office staffs and the field Program team and strengthens working relations with donors, partners, members and stakeholders involved in GBV prevention, risk mitigation and response. All NEWA staffs are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description.
The GBV program Officer contributes to ensuring ARISE project meet the mission and objectives of NEWA as a national agency for GE, WE, and the fight against GBV/VAWG. The incumbent makes sure effectiveness, efficiency and meeting quality standards by working in a team, closely monitoring project and budget and organizing logistics. The GBV Program Officer support the ARISE project in managing the day-to-day project activities, facilitating trainings, provide technical support for the economic support for survivors, monitoring the project officers and social workers and over all field level project management. The GBV Program Officer closely works with the field project officers and social worker and with the head office Program Coordinator, Program Manager, Finance & Administration Dept, and the M&E unit, the communication.
As senior staff, the expected qualities include being diligent, organized, details oriented and comfortable working with diverse teams as well as skilled with program development. The position holder needs to be dedicated and passionate for the causes of NEWA, hardworking, professional and with excellent organizational skills.
III. Duties and Responsibilities
Field-Level Coordination and Implementation Oversight
Coordinate the day-to-day field implementation of the ARISE project in line with approved work plans, donor agreements, and guidance from Head Office.
Ensure project activities are implemented on time, to required quality standards, and in compliance with GBV minimum standards and national frameworks.
Coordinate field staff, facilitators, consultants, and implementing partners involved in ARISE project activities, ensuring clarity of roles and effective communication.
Provide regular field-level implementation updates, risk alerts, and corrective action recommendations to the Program Manager and Program Coordinator.
Supervision and Staff Management
Provide direct line supervision, mentoring, and performance follow-up to Project Officers and Social Workers working under the ARISE project.
Conduct regular planning, review, and feedback meetings with supervised staff to ensure clarity of roles, accountability, and quality service delivery.
Support capacity strengthening of supervised staff through coaching, on-the-job support, and identification of training needs.
Ensure staff adhere to survivor-centered approaches, safeguarding standards, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
Technical coordination of GBV Response
Coordinate and technically support trainings for health care providers, GBV case managers, call center staff, legal professionals, police, judges, and other service providers.
Coordinate legal support services for GBV survivors in collaboration with Wollo University and relevant justice actors.
Support trauma healing and MHPSS sessions for survivors and GBV service providers in collaboration with specialized partners.
Facilitate the establishment and operationalization of referral mechanisms from kebele to zonal level and monitor their functionality.
Ensure all GBV interventions adhere to survivor-centered, ethical, confidential, and rights-based approaches.
Project Design, Technical Oversight, and Capacity Building
Participate in the design of project activities, monitoring systems, and capacity-building interventions for partners, community members, and children.
Confirm that project implementation is on track to achieve expected results, contribute to national outcomes, donor programs, and sustainable impacts.
Closely follow the quality of outsourced consultancy services, including preparation of ToRs, selection processes, and review of inception and final reports.
Community-Based GBV Prevention and Social Norm Change
Coordinate and supervise community-based GBV prevention interventions, including strengthening community structures, building the capacity of local groups and facilitators, and supporting dialogue and awareness activities to address harmful gender norms and promote positive practices.
Ensure safe and timely linkage of GBV survivors to One Stop Centers, safe houses, safe spaces, and other essential services.
Supervise Project Officers and Social Workers in the implementation of community outreach, case follow-up, MHPSS, Economic Empowerment and referral activities.
Advocacy and Communication
Coordinate field-level advocacy, awareness-raising, and IEC/BCC activities, ensuring accurate messaging, ethical communication, and alignment with project objectives.
Assist GBV activities in the development and testing of Behavior Change Communication (BCC) materials on GBV and violence prevention for the camp communities.
Economic Empowerment
Support community mobilization for the establishment and strengthening of VESA groups for GBV survivors and conflict-affected women.
Coordinate with TVET institutions and relevant partners to support technical and vocational training for women survivors
Monitoring and Evaluation
With close collaboration with the Head Office Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, monitor field-level implementation against approved indicators, work plans, and targets; ensure accurate, timely, and ethical data collection and reporting by Project Officers and Social Workers;
conduct regular field monitoring and supportive supervision visits to assess progress, quality, and compliance; and contribute verified field-level data, analysis, and narratives to organizational and donor M&E reports.
Maintain, monitor and measure ARISE project implementation and contribute to effective information management on GBV survivors.
Reporting, Documentation, and Knowledge Management
Ensure proper documentation, archiving, and safeguarding of project records, reports, minutes, and IEC materials.
Develop IEC materials, toolkits, reports, and best practices to enhance the awareness of the service providers and leaders.
Ensure GBV integrated into learning agendas and collaborating, learning, and adapting (CLA) approaches.
Document and disseminate success stories, case studies, and lessons learned from technical assistance provision and other sources.
Compile and submit timely and quality field-level technical reports (monthly, quarterly, biannual, and annual) to the Program Manager and Program Coordinator.
Review and consolidate reports submitted by Project Officers and Social Workers
N. Representation, Governance, and Organizational Accountability
Attend periodic program staff meetings, discuss concerns, and take informed, timely decisions.
Maintain smooth relationships and mutual respect with donor partners.
Uphold and respect NEWA’s values, principles, and policies.
Coordination, Compliance, and Representation and Financial Oversight
Maintain effective coordination with local government offices, service providers, CSOs, community structures, and academic institutions.
Participate in Protection Cluster, GBV AoR, and other GBV-related coordination platforms at zonal and regional levels, as delegated.
Support compliance with donor agreements, project timelines, and approved budgets in coordination with Finance and Program teams.
Work in close coordination and collaboration with field staff and other NEWA programs, M&E, Finance, and IT teams to ensure integrated and coherent project delivery.
Coordinate the organization of major advocacy campaigns, events, trainings, workshops, and knowledge products related to GBV.
Ensure compliance with donor contracts, project budgets, and approved timelines, verifying that programs and activities meet expected standards and deadlines.
Maintain budget oversight and track expenditures to ensure alignment with approved project budgets.
Contribute to the exchange of information and development of knowledge products internally and externally.
IV. ACCOUNTABILITY
Supervision: Work independently in with authority from Executive Director, Program Manager, and Program Coordinator with strategy and policy guidelines.
Responsibilities over data or information: Has access and generating to information within NEWA program coordination and operations, for and is responsible for program data generation and management
Job Requirements
V. JOB SPECIFICATION/ REQUIREMENTS
Required Minimal Desirable
Professional/
Qualifications
BA degree in the field of social science (gender studies/sociology/anthropology/social studies/ Public Health specializing in the field of women and development, or closely related field)
Masters’ Degree in the field of social sciences (gender studies/sociology/anthropology/social studies/Public Health specializing in the field of women and development, or closely related field)
Relevant Experience
GBV Program/Project coordination and including design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and reporting
Prior experience on MHPSS, Women Economic Empowerment
Experience in coordination and managing gender, related projects
experience CSO network, advocacy, movement building
Experience in GBV program operations,
Length of Experience
6 years of proven experience in program coordination and operations
4 years in program coordination and operations
Key skills
Strong team player
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proposal writing and resource mobilization/ fundraising
Excellent networking skills
Strong organizational skills
How To Apply
Applicants should submit their CV and cover letter to the following email address;
Network of Ethiopia Women’s Associations - Email newarecruitments@gmail.com
Note: Please indicate the position where you are applying in both the subject line of the email and in your cover letter.
Female applicants are highly encouraged
