ActionAid is a global justice Federation working to achieve social justice, gender equality and poverty eradication. Throughout the world, ActionAid works to strengthen the capacity and active agency of people living in poverty and exclusion, especially women, to assert their rights. We work directly with communities, with people’s organisations, women’s movements, groups and networks, social movements and other allies to overcome the structural causes and consequences of poverty and injustice. We connect the work we do at community level with broader efforts and struggles for justice at every level to make the greatest contribution towards a just, equitable and sustainable world. Guided by feminist and human rights-based principles and approaches, we seek to shift and transform power, through empowerment, solidarity, campaigning and the generation of alternatives to ensure that every person can enjoy a life of dignity and freedom from all forms of oppression. ActionAid priorities the leadership of women and young people, especially those living in poverty and exclusion, in our efforts to achieve social justice, gender equality and poverty eradication. We create platforms for collective action and solidarity by enabling people around the world to unite and contribute to social justice struggles in various ways – as active citizens, supporters, staff and volunteers. Around the world, ActionAid is rooted in the contexts where we operate and proudly upholds our primary accountability to the people most affected by unequal power relations

ActionAid Ireland’s strategy 2022-2027 is to create a just and caring world where women’s human rights are respected through addressing the structural causes of Gender Based Violence (GBV), promoting women’s leadership in humanitarian contexts and amplifying feminist alternatives on economic and climate justice. ActionAid Ireland’s strategy also makes clear commitments to anti-racism, shifting power and decolonisation, embedding learning and evaluation and safeguarding. Human rights-based approaches are at the heart of ActionAid’s work.

ActionAid Ethiopia (AAE) is a Gender justice and poverty eradication organization. In Ethiopia, ActionAid works to challenge gender inequalities and the structural causes of poverty through empowering communities to create critical mass of communities especially Women and Girls living in poverty and exclusion.

ActionAid Ireland is member of the global federation that work with ActionAid Ethiopia, Kenya and Nepal through various projects. Currently ActionAid Ireland is looking for a vibrant, energetic, ambitious, knowledgeable, experienced, highly capable and motivated professionals and leaders to join its team in the capacity of GBV Programme Coordinator. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a new context and be part of a team working to bring about social justice, then look no further.

Position Description

Position: GBV Programme Coordinator

Type of Contract: Contract

Required Number: One

Duty Base: Addis Abeba with frequent travels.

Deadline: 12 noon Friday 24th March 2023

Interview: To be held on Wednesday 12th April 2023

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced programming advisor, with a strong understanding of international development programming addressing GBV and promoting women’s economic empowerment. This position is newly established within ActionAid Ireland, and you will work as part of a passionate, committed programme’s team to deliver on our organisational Strategy. You will be committed to shifting power, locally led development, and applying intersectional feminist approaches throughout programme and policy initiatives.

• You will have strong experience in GBV and gender transformative approaches and the ability to link this experience to relevant policy dialogues.

• You will play a key role in the design and implementation of high-quality programming, particularly in responding to, and addressing the structural causes of GBV.

• Within our largest multi-country Women’s Rights Programme, you will be responsible for providing technical expertise and leadership in Ethiopia, Kenya and Nepal on approaches that prevent, mitigate, and respond to GBV - ensuring they are survivor centred.

• You will work closely with women’s rights officers and strengthen skills and knowledge across the programme in the areas of GBV and women’s rights.

• You will coordinate learning and knowledge sharing among ActionAid staff and partners and support MEL systems to be rooted in gender and power analysis.

• You will be a champion for women’s and girls’ rights and passionate about feminist change and leadership.

• You will be an empathetic and supportive colleague, able to build trusting and authentic relationships with colleagues and partners.

• The position holder is required to coordinate the project in Ethiopia, Kenya and Nepal. 

Job Requirements

• BA/MA degree in gender studies, human rights, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of Experience

• Experience in managing multi country projects.

• Experience working on policy or research in a related field.

• Experience working on human rights, social norm change, climate or economic justice.

• Proven working experience on women’s and girls’ empowerment works in addressing factors that affect their wellbeing and development endeavors.

• Proven working experience in organizing women and girls in social groups, building their capacities and have a good understanding on challenges/barriers to women and girls’ social empowerment and integrated development

How to Apply

Application Procedure

Interested applicants should submit their application letter along with recent CV no later than   12 noon Friday 24th March 2023 via E-mail to: hrod.ethiopia@actionaid.org.

• ActionAid is an equal opportunity Organization. 

•  “ActionAid will be conducting safeguarding reference checks on the successful candidate"

• Please clearly indicate the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line.

• Only Shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Note that applications received after the deadline shall not be considered.