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Child Protection and Gender-Based Violence Prevention (CP/GBV) Officer

World Vision Ethiopia

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Social Science

Psychology

Bbo Gembe,Mene Sibu,Ibantu,Gidda Ayana,Gimbi,Sasiga

2 years - 5 years

7 Positions

2022-04-07

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2022-04-14

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Fields of study

Sociology

Social work

Social Science

Psychology

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Job Description

Location: Gida Ayana,Sasiga,Ebentu,Gimbi,Guliso,Mene Sibu and Bbo Gember Woredas of East Wollega., Oromia 

World Vision Ethiopia (WVE) is an International Humanitarian Christian Organization whose objective is to provide holistic and integrated development and emergency response programs in the country. WVE Central Regional Office has an immediate opening for a person who fulfills the following qualifications.

Duration of the contract: 6 month

Major Responsibilities:

  • Compiling and analyzing data, and related information on overall IDP, returnees and humanitarian crisis in the target area, with a specific focus on child protection/GBV, and prepare written inputs accordingly to inform effective program planning, development and management
  • Undertakes regular protection service delivery for vulnerable women, girls and children to recover from the traumatized experiences caused by conflict and forced displacement.
  • Collect information; identify problems and constraints in order to ensure effective project delivery.
  • Facilitate training for various community groups on relevant topics of child protection and gender-based violence sector in partnership with civil society and government actors
  • Monitor, analyses and evaluate project results to ensure achievement of objectives and take corrective action when necessary.
  • Ensure application of standards, guidelines and good practices for children and women protection in emergency related activities
  •  Participate in meetings with relevant coordination forums, local authorities, other actors and donors to discuss and represent WVE’s work

Job Requirements

Qualifications Required:

  • List academic requirements (if applicable)technical skills, or other knowledge required as a minimum qualification for this position.
  • University degree in social work, sociology, psychology, child protection, public health, etc. Relevant experience in child protection and related areas, program/project development and management is required Proven experience in designing and implementing child protection and GBV trainings to a variety of stakeholders. Knowledge and experience in application of international technical guidelines and standards in Child Protection.
  • List additional work experience required as a minimum qualification for this position.
  •   Knowledge of and ability to implement integrated CP responses, including Gender Based Violence. Awareness of or interest in community based protection mechanisms.
  • License, registration, or certification required to perform this position:
  • If applicable, include language requirement(s) as a minimum qualification for this position.
  • Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
  • List academic, technical skills or other knowledge preferred for this position.
  • Direct case management and experience working with children, women and adolescents is an asset
  • List additional work experience preferred for this position.
  • Knowledge and experience on Gender Based Violence programming an asset. Knowledge of prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).

Language proficiency: 

  • Effective in written and verbal communication in English and the local language.

Working Environment / Condition

  • Work Environment:
  • Include travel & work environment details.
  • Complete Travel and/or Work Environment statements if applicable.
  • Field-based in the IDP/ returnee Woredas

How to Apply

Interested applicants are required to fill the employment application form to World Vision Ethiopia through Work Day job site with the Link attached here in this vacancy. 

CLICK HERE

World Vision has zero-tolerance towards abuse and exploitation of children and vulnerable adults. Every prospective employee, volunteer, and intern is obliged to comply with world vision’s child and adult safeguarding policy."

 


Fields Of Study

Sociology

Social work

Social Science

Psychology

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