Company Description

LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world. 

 A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. We are particularly known for our timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work, and for our field presence in hard-to-reach areas. Our work is people-centered and community- based. Above all, we work with the most vulnerable, and in order to claim and uphold their rights, we engage proactively with local government and community structures. 

 Our partners in (Ethiopia) include Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY), diaconal arms of Lutheran churches (Related Agencies), the European Commission (ECHO), the US Government (BPRM) and UN Agencies, Global Affairs Canada with whom we are a key implementing partner. 

LWF World Service Ethiopia is a registered foreign charity which has been operating in Ethiopia since 1973 implementing various development and humanitarian projects in different parts of Ethiopia.

LWF World Service Ethiopia is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants based on merit regardless of sex, color, religion, ethnicity, age, marital status or disability.

The position holder reports to the Project Coordinator in Mekelle and shall be responsible for the overall planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of protection and social cohesion activities under the Protection, WASH and Shelter for IDPs, Returnees in Tigray, Ethiopia

Project Specific Tasks and Responsibilities;

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the LWF protection and social cohesion, including community-based psychosocial support (CBPS), Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR);
• Design and coordinate baseline surveys, market assessments, conduct feasibility studies for protection and social cohesion project;
• Provide technical direction, leadership and training/capacity building to the right holders and LWF staff;
• Participate in proposal development and budgeting for new projects in accordance with the provided LWF guidelines and standards;
• Select target communities and project priority groups jointly with project staff, local government representatives and communities and other relevant stakeholders;
• Lead the development of procurement, activity and budget plans for the Project;
• Lead the regular data collection process on project progress, and compile monthly, quarterly,  and annual report on the projects;
• Support right holders to access available protection services and resources as per the terms and conditions of the contract agreement;
• Oversee the implementation of protection project activities in accordance with approved work plan time schedules and budgets;
• Analyze budget versus expenditure in monthly financial reports;
• Lead the operation team in reviewing progress and results, identify gaps and solutions and share technical ideas for the project staff as well as his/her supervisors;
• Document regular significant success, human interest stories, best practices and photos;
• Contribute to development of new project proposals;
• Conduct training on relevant thematic areas and other project interventions;
• Provide technical backstopping and facilitation, work closely with partners, field staff, and cluster based stakeholders, networks, and community members to ensure achievement of objectives in timely and cost effective manner;
• Identify protection constraints and suggest possible recommendations to the Program Coordinator /Program Officer;
• Facilitate that regular meetings are conducted by the project staff and reports are prepared and submitted to the Head Office;
• Ensure core humanitarian standards (CHS) are adhered to in the implementation of the protection and social cohesion activities;
• Promote accountability to affected populations using the LWF accountability framework;
• Represent LWF in all relevant clusters including the Protection Cluster and the Ethiopia PSEA Network;
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor or designate.

Job Requirements

Required Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

Bachelor Degree in law, international law and/or humanitarian law, political, or other relevant disciplines from recognized University/College. Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in the area of, internal displacement, human rights or international humanitarian law, including experience in working directly with/in field offices. Good knowledge of International Refugee and Human Rights Law and ability to apply the relevant legal principles. Excellent legal research, analytical skills and drafting.

Skills Required, Attitudes and Attributes

• Experience of working within a team structure;
• Experience in nexus programming;
• Fluent written and spoken English; Knowledge of Tigrigna is mandatory
• Gender sensitivity
• Proven program & project cycle management skills - proposal and report writing skills; monitoring and evaluation skills and experience;
• Ability to work under pressure, priorities well and meet deadlines;
• Ability to travel extensively, especially to remote areas;
• Experience in and the ability to train, coach, mentor people.

Additional requirements

• Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity;
• Good skills in planning, monitoring and reporting;
• Ability and willingness to work and live in challenging conditions;
• All employees of the Lutheran World Federation should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the six organizational values: dignity, human rights, inclusion, diversity, transparency and accountability and humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence.
• Previous related experience in INGO set up is advantageous

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirement can send ONLY detailed C.V and application letter through CLICK HERE

Women are encouraged to apply and only short-listed applicants will be contacted.