Project Background

As a dual mandated organization, Save the Children (SC) is currently implementing programs/projects both in development and humanitarian contexts in all parts of the country. Migration Livelihood and Child Protection are among the key thematic areas where SCI is actively engaged to improve the wellbeing of children, family and community in Ethiopia.

The Ethiopia Migration Programme (EMP) is a program, funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), aiming “To protect would-be migrants and refugees from unsafe irregular migration through and from Ethiopia”. Its operational areas are Addis Ababa, North Wollo, Jijiga, Metema and Shire. Save the Children implements this program with the leading organization, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) together with BBC Media Action (BBCMA), Mixed Migration Centre (MMC) and Altai Consulting (AC).

ROLE PURPOSE:

The job holder will be primary responsible to support the project staff in planning, coordination, implementation and supervision of community based activities and also to ensure active involvement of and communication with the community and partners for smooth and successful implementation of project activities as per the approved project document; and government and donor requirements and Save the Children standards.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Child Protection Officer

Staff directly reporting to this post: NA

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Represent the project and overall management of its activities under respective districts with the support from Project Manager and Child Protection Officer.
• Facilitate and coordinate the activities of Community Based Child Protection activities, including building the capacity of community based service providers to migrants and refugees, activities in respective operational woredas.
• Facilitate the support to the child protection officers in community based child protection initiatives, need identification, planning and effective implementation of project activities.
• Facilitate the active participation of communities and other stakeholders and work closely with community based protection structures, relevant child-youth led child protection groups, etc.
• Take the lead in the mobilization of all stakeholders and follow up routine tasks of the project implementation at site level as required by the child protection officers.
• Support, follow up and supervise the implementation of the community action plans on community based protection activities.
• Organize workshops and trainings under the direction of the child protection officer.
• Ensure regular communication between SC and the community. 
• Develop periodic action plans and reports in close consultation with the child protection officers
• Serve as translator of local languages to other project staff, consultants and visitors.
• Accurately express SC position, objectives and policies.
• Carry out other duties as requested by the child protection officers

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• 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 Save the Children, 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 AND EXPERIENCE

Educational Qualifications:

• Minimum Diploma/TVET in Sociology, social work, rural development, disaster risk management, food security, and other related fields

Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of work experience on community mobilization   
• Excellent understanding of the culture and ways of living of target communities.
• Good written and spoken English
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills skill with communities, government structure etc.
• Good Report writing skill; able to collect, document and share project records and information.
• Experiences of working in NGOs; and communities at grass root level are advantageous.
• Basic knowledge of Computer Application is desirable.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work in rural areas where the project is implemented, within approved security frameworks.

Desirable

• Experience of working with Women, Income Generating Groups, Natural Resource Management, in Agricultural/Livestock extension or related; and/or community based organization
• Work experience in pastoral areas and knowledge of Afar language is advantageous
• Work experience in diverse international NGOs is an asset

How to Apply

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found here

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.