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People in Need is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded on the ideals of humanism, freedom, equality and solidarity. We consider human dignity and freedom to be fundamental values. We believe that people anywhere in the world should have the right to make decisions about their lives and to share the rights expressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The People in Need organization was established in 1992 by a group of Czech war correspondents who were no longer satisfied with merely relaying information about ongoing conflicts and began sending out aid. It gradually became established as a professional humanitarian organization striving to provide aid in troubled regions and support adherence to human rights around the world.

Throughout our over 26 years of its existence, People in Need has become one of the biggest non-profit organizations in Central Europe. In addition to humanitarian aid and human rights, it now also targets education and helps people living in social exclusion.

We are part of Alliance 2015, a strategic network of seven European non-governmental organizations engaged in humanitarian aid and development projects. This collaboration increases effectiveness, both in working in the target countries and in campaigns aimed at influencing the attitudes of politicians and the general public in Europe. In our over 16 years operation in Ethiopia, has focused on projects in five main areas of interest: Education and Social protection, Environment, Livelihood and Agriculture, Water, sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Emergency programs.

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PIN currently invites Internal and External applicants for the position of: Field Officer for the specific project “CHANGE: Improving Access to education for most marginalized girls in Ethiopia (November 2018-October 2023)”.

Length of Contract: definite (until December 31, 2023)

Requred:1(One) 

Salary: As per organization salary scale

 Major Responsibilities

The Field Officer (FO) is responsible on field level activities of the project entitled “CHANGE: Improving Access to education for most marginalized girls in Ethiopia (November 2018-October 2023)”.

To implement CHANGE Improving Access to education for most marginalized girls in Ethiopia, specifically in SNNPR Gedeo Zone. The project focus on out of schoolgirls. The overall objective is contributing to improve the learning outcome and transition to education, training and employment for most marginalized girls.

The field officer will be responsible for the facilitation and taking a leadership role of all the project activities trainings and materials development, Inclusion, Child safeguarding, Community engagement, awareness components of the project, and maintaining effective communication between members of the project team.

Field Officer Specific Duties and responsibilities:

• Participate in community assessment and household and individual surveys
• Conduct continuous community based awareness raising campaigns, meetings and events
• Conduct community mapping of out of school girls and identify the major reasons
• Involve in PTA and other meetings in schools and sensitize them on significance of Girls education
• Facilitate and conduct a regular follow up for tutorial and alternative literacy and numeracy programs
• Conduct community outreach and mobilize community/CAG for various forms of campains  
• Facilitate experience sharing between schools and community members
• Coordinate the establishment and strengthening of Girls Clubs in or outside of school
• Coordinate and facilitate the establishment of Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
• Co-facilitate in conducting outreach and home visits through community steering groups
• Organize regular meetings between stakeholders through community forums
• Conduct girls and family counselling, parent support groups and promote girls friendly spaces
• Regular update of individual beneficiaries’ profile
• Identify, share and communicate good practices and challenges
• Prepare regular workplan and report in to field coordinator
• Ensure all imporatnt and relevant project and the related documents are organized and documented systematically in both electronic and hard copies
• Adhering to all PIN and donor guidelines and policies
• Performs related works as assigned by field coordinator and CHANGE project manager  

Job Requirements

• BA degree in Education, Pedagogy, special needs education and other related fields 
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the position
• Knowledgeable and experienced on minimum standards of child safeguarding
• Worked in school environment, community and also have NGO experience 
• Sound experience on gender equality, Social Inclusion, and Child safeguarding
• Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project cycle management
• Computer friendly (Word, excel, power point)
• Knowledge of spoken & written Amharic and English (fluent in local language of Gediofa is advantageous)
• Experience working in international development is advantageous.
• 3 strong references (will be crosschecked/contacted)

How to Apply

Interested applicants for the position should fill the application form and send their CV and Cover letter as soon as possible via following the link: APPLY-Field Officer-DFID/Change until March 22,2021.

Should any information needed please contact using: hr.ethiopia@peopleinneed.cz

Please note: PIN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

People in Need staff are expected to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need Code of conduct and key policies available here

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.