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Child Protection Officer
Child Fund Ethiopia
Social Science
Sociology
Addis Ababa
4 years
Position
2021-09-29
to
2021-10-09
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Job Description
Major Responsibilities
- Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.
- Ensure implementation of ChildFund’s Chjild and Women Development interventions and standards of practice for Child and Women and Youth participation in ChildFund Ethiopia assisted programs.
- Assist ChildFund Ethiopia Area Offices/Local Partners to develop, implement and monitor strategies that enhance the participation of children, women and youth in program management cycle.
- Facilitate the production of resource materials that ensure meaningful participation of children, women and youth in ChildFund Ethiopia program activities.
- Lead the process of developing a long-term strategy for promoting meaningful; child, women and youth participation in ChildFund Ethiopia assisted programs.
- Develop child and women focused project proposal for funding
- Ensure that GBV and HTP issues are addressed in a coordinated manner at all times.
- Build the local partner’s capacity for design and implementation of child and women focused development programs.
- Assist local partners in developing area strategic plans and annual operating plan.
Job Requirement
Required Skills and Experience
- 4+years progressive work experience with children, youth and women. Demonstrated experience in implementing child protection, child participation and gender focused interventions are advantageous.
- Proven program development and management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to build strong networks and alliances.
- Ability to train, mentor and motivate others.
- Strong decision-making ability using good judgment and professionalism.
- Ability to use the computer.
- Solid training skills using participatory methodologies.
- Committed to gender equity and child protection.
- A strong commitment to promoting a leading role for children and women in development practice.
- Ability to communicate with children and youth and win their confidence.
EDUCATION University degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field
This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
Terms of Employment: One year with a possibility of extension based on proven performance.
Place of work: Addis Ababa, with frequent field travel to ChildFund’s operational areas
How to Apply
ChildFund International is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children. ChildFund is also committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Women are especially encouraged to apply.
Here is the link for application. Deadline: – October 9, 2021.
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