EngenderHealth envisions a gender-equal world where all people achieve their sexual and reproductive health and rights. We believe this is essential for ensuring all people can achieve their full potentials. To achieve this vision, we implement high-quality, gender-equitable programs that advance sexual and reproductive health and rights.
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Regional Team Leader and technical support of MHPSS Advisor, Protection and Gender Program Manager, has the overall responsibility for design, planning, implementation, coordination and reporting of all protection activities under Engenderhealth’s Afar Region Emergency project. The position holder leads the development and planning of new protection interventions, conduct protection monitoring/assessments, design implementation guidelines, capacity building of protection staff, and reporting. The Protection and Gender Program Manager will also be responsible for liaising with relevant stakeholders and local authorities in providing capacity building training as well as local and regional level coordination, particularly to Protection cluster-Child Protection (CP)-Gender Based Violence (GBV) Area of Responsibility (AoR), MHPSS Technical Working Group (TWG) and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Network.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
a) Project Activity Implementation
Plan and timely implementation of Engenderhealth’s protection projects namely (Gender- Based Violence (GBV) and Mental Health, Psychosocial Support (MHPSS).
Conduct timely rapid protection assessments in new areas with greater focus on GBV, PSS and other lifesaving needs of affected communities.
Rigorous application of project management tools as well as national and international sectoral standards.
Documenting the impact of Engenderhealth’s presence in the field of protection. Supervise and provide on job capacity building of Engenderhealth’s Protection Officers and Government offices specifically to WCAO (Women and Children Affairs Office) Social workers.
Provide regular updates to the Emergency Project Director and MHPSS Advisor at country level and Donors briefing at the field office level.
Participation in the program/project design of Engenderhealth’s Ethiopia country. Ensure greater synergy and collaborations with protection and other sector responses by other agencies in the field.
Preparation of monthly budget forecast for the protection project and track budget expenditures.
Prepare and timely submission of procurement plans and follow up this with the finance/supply chain department.
b) Capacity Building
Capacity building of Engenderhealth’s field Protection Officers and Government service providers, particularly on GBV and MHPSS.
Contribute to the design of capacity building strategies for communities in the field of GBV and MHPSS.
Ensure new staff are trained on GBV, MHPSS and PSEA.
c) Reporting
d) Human Resource
Directly supervise Engenderhealth’s Protection and Gender Officers at the field level and ensure a positive and collaborative working environment.
As necessary participate in the recruitment of local staff.
Conduct performance planning and appraisal of staff- Protection and Gender Officers. In collaboration with the Emergency Project Director, MHPSS Advisor and HR assess and produce staff capacity building and training plans.
e) Coordination/Representation
Participation in protection coordination meetings at the field and regional level, particularly to Protection cluster-CP-GBV AoR, MHPSS TWG and Protection against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Network.
Represent/promote EngenderHealth in emergency coordination meetings at the field and regional level, including actively participating in joint need assessments and event organization.
f) Support the PSEA intervention
Ensure the project design and implementation incorporated key messages of PSEA in all awareness raising and psychoeducation IEC materials and activities delivered at community and or institutional level where Engender Health is operating humanitarian services.
Closely work with PSEA Network, other partners, and EngenderHealth MEAL Department to ensure Community Based Complaint Mechanism (CBCM) is functional, and up to the standard.
Job Requirements
ESSENTIAL SOFT SKILLS
Committed to EngenderHealth’s core organizational values of reflection, inclusion,
integrity, respect, and transformation.
Strong interpersonal communication skills- written and orally. Ability to work within a team structure.
Excellent communication skills including ability to gain trust and build relationships with new communities.
PREFERRED SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND FUNCTIONS
Good Knowledge of the national and local-Afar region humanitarian context. Proven experience and knowledge in emergency/ humanitarian coordination. Proven experience in needs assessment and report writing.
Extensive experience in humanitarian project management. Proven experience in management of multisector programs. Capacity building skills.
Knowledge of Project management, including project design, implementation, and evaluation.
Planning, organizing, cooperation, performance oriented. High degree of taking initiative and working independently. Knowledge of management techniques.
Verbal and written fluency in English and Afarigna/Tigrigna.
Good computer and IT skills.
Willingness to deploy in multiple locations.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods and to concentrate on work, including typing, and turn out heavy volumes of work accurately within short time frames under stressful situations in the context of a moderately noisy office with many interruptions. Must be able to proofread own work accurately so that only minor corrections are needed on an infrequent basis.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions, Travel & Environment
The duties of the job require regular job attendance at least five days per week. Must be available to work outside normal office hours or on the weekends as required.
While performing the duties of this job in the field, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high security risks and/or very basic living conditions.
How to Apply
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