THE LUTHERAN WORLD FEDERATION -  World Service Ethiopia

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

 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.

Job Summary

The position holder reports to the Project Coordinator in the north Shewa coordination office and is responsible for the overall planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of child protection and related activities in Ethiopia under the nexus project Play Matters Emergency Response Mechanism; child protection part of focus on case management service, capacity building and training for key stakeholders, referral, awareness-raising, and network development.

 Key responsibility

• Conduct rapid CP need assessment in coordination with other sectors,     

• Identify, verify and document school children who are in need of case management services

• Provide response services for documented children including referrals to services available in the community

• Provide need base material support for UASC and other vulnerable children and caregivers                                  

• Conduct home visit and follow-up cases of UASC and other vulnerable children   

• Identify unaccompanied minors for alternative care arrangement  

• Establish and equip Safe Healing and Learning Spaces,

• Provide MHPSS training for child protection staff and community incentive SWs,

• Provide positive parenting skills training for caregivers of children aged 6 -11,

• Provide MHPSS training for community incentive workers and children

• Produce IEC /BCC materials with key child protection concern and carry-out mass awareness raising ceremonies during international event days (Universal Children's Day, African Child Day…ets.   

• Provide training on case management, alternative care arrangement,  FTR, MHPSS for CP staff

• Provide training for service providers (teachers,) on child rights, protection concerns, service mapping and referral pathways

• Provide case management, MHPSS, for CP staff including local government office of women and Children's Affairs

• Establish/ strengthen Key community base groups (CPC, child rights clubs),

• Conduct monthly coordination meetings,  and  discussed the capacity of family environment of proposed foster parents to provide need based necessary support

• Provide training to Key community base groups /structures (CPC, CRC)  on child rights, protection concerns, service mapping and referral pathways

• Conduct caregivers and key community base group discussion forum

• Conduct project (kick-off) phase-in and phase-out workshops 

Job Requirements

Required Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• BA or Master’s degree and above in social work, psychology, social studies, development studies or other related field of study.  At least 3 years relevant experience in humanitarian sector for MA degree and 5 years for BA degree holder.

 Skills Required, Attitudes and Attributes:

• Experience of working in a child protection area in IDPs, refugees or host communities

• Proven skills in managing staff reporting to her/him; excellent coordination skills;

• Fluent written and spoken English and Amharic 

• Proven program & project cycle management skills - proposal and report writing skills; monitoring and evaluation skills and experience;

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

• Knowledge and experience of emergency and development issues

• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize 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;

• Strong organizational and logistical skills;

• Goal-oriented with ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision;

• 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.