CEFA is looking for motivated Child Protection coordinator. who will under the supervision of Project Manager, she/he will carry out the implementation of protection activities in each Woreda, in particular of the activities related to the support and psycho-social assistance of families, women and children most at risk of malnutrition.

1.       Project implementation and coordination·         Develop detailed implementation plans (monthly, quarterly and annual) for the all
projects activity.·         Coordinate implementation of projects to ensure quality and timely
delivery of project outputs.·         Ensure that child protection activities are integrated with agriculture activities in all the project implementation areas·         Actively engage in responses planned and implemented for vulnerable families, women and children in all the project implementation area·         Facilitate and organize trainings, workshops, campaigns and other events pertaining to child protection and gender-based violence·         Regular interaction with woreda & zone focal person as well as with project beneficiary·         Prepare ToRs for trainings, workshops and other events and submit to project manager for approval based on the budget line and financial procedure of the organization·         Coordinate all project activities of closely with Project Manager

2.       Reporting·         Compile all reports shared by child protection field officers and share to project manager regularly·         Produce periodic and progress reports·         Participate in a weekly review of the progress of activities·         Assist the PM by collect and analyses report feedbacks obtained from implementing partners and stakeholders·         Support the project manager on collecting and compiling data, compiling reports·         Produce narrative and financial report for child protection activities in with the support of project accountant and PM.

3.       Human resources management·         Provide technical support to Child Protection Field Officers in Woliso, Goro, Seden Sodo and Amaya woreda·         Ensure that all Child Protection Field officers are based in their locations and implementing their roles and responsibilities in their respective woredas·         Ensure that all child protection field officers prepare action plan and monitor that the action plan is implemented accordingly. 

4.       Capacity Building·             Enhance capacity of child protection field officers, by identify their technical gaps and provide on-job trainings·            Design and develop training package, module on child protection and gender-based violence·            Organize workshops for the project beneficiaries·            Facilitate training sessions for selected target groups and understanding of beneficiaries' training needs5.       Monitoring and evaluation·         Monitor implementation and evaluate progress of the child protection activities to ensure quality and timely delivery of the project outputs·         Share best practices and lessons learnt with consortium partners·         Organize coordination meeting and project monitoring mission by government officials at zonal level in coordination with Agricultural Coordinator.·         Maintain proper filing systems of all project documents, reports and other relevant technical documents in both hard copy and soft copy·         Any other activity necessary for carrying out the project activities as indicated by the project manager

Job Requirements

·         Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, and other relevant fields

·         5 years working experience of which at least 3 years in project coordination and supervising staffs

·         Good knowledge and understanding about child and vulnerable adult safeguarding

·         Understanding and commitment to child protection standards and frameworks

·         Excellent organizational skills, with ability to determine priorities and pay attention to detail

·         Ability to work in multicultural context as a flexible and respectful team player

·         Fluency in written and spoken English and excellent communication in Oromiffa

·         Immediate availability is a strong asset

How to Apply

Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information.

1.      Name of the position you have applied for

2.      Location of the position you have applied for

3.      Summary of your qualifications and experience

4.      Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job

5.      Permanent Address and present address 

·         Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

·         We are not accepting CVs that are not sent through the indicated links. CLICK HERE

·         Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

  References will be taken and background checks will be carried out in conformity with CEFA’s  Policy. CEFA  operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience