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Child Protection and Gender-Based Violence Prevention officer

World Vision Ethiopia

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Social Science

Psychology

Aykel

3 years

1 Position

2023-06-06

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2023-06-10

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Fields of study

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Social Science

Public Health

Psychology

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Job Description

Major Responsibility

  • Compiling and analyzing data, and related information on overall IDP, returnees and humanitarian crisis in the target area, with a specific focus on child protection/GBV, and prepare written inputs accordingly to inform effective program planning, development and management

  • Undertakes regular protection service delivery for vulnerable women, girls and children to recover from the traumatized experiences caused by conflict and forced displacement.

  • Collect information; identify problems and constraints in order to ensure effective project delivery. Participate in meetings with relevant coordination forums, local authorities, other actors and donors to discuss and represent WVE’s work

  • Facilitate training for various community groups on relevant topics of child protection and gender-based violence sector in partnership with civil society and government actors

Job Requirements

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

  • University degree in social work, sociology , psychology , public health and relevant field of social sciences .

Required Professional Experience

  • A minimum of three years experience in child protection, Gender-based violence and related areas, program/project development and management in emergency context is required.

  • Proven experience in designing and implementing child protection and GBV trainings to a variety of stakeholders.

  • Direct case management and experience working with children, women and adolescents is an asset.

  • Knowledge and experience on Gender Based Violence programming including prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) an asset.

  • Extensive training in the fields of CP/GBV, psycho-social wellbeing, case management and application of international technical guidelines and standards in Child Protection and GBV.

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

  • University degree in social work, sociology, psychology, child protection, public health and relevant fields of social sciences.

  • Knowledge and skills of and ability to implement integrated CP responses, including Gender Based Violence. Awareness of or interest in community based protection mechanisms.

How to Apply

Interested applicants can send their CV with three references using the link: CLICK HERE

World Vision is a child-focused organization that is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adult beneficiaries, and has zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them.

Disclaimer: World Vision Ethiopia is a reputable organization that values transparency and fairness in its recruitment process and does not solicit any money for any job application. We encourage all job seekers to be cautious of any job ads that require payment or personal information upfront. If you have any questions or concerns about our job ads or recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.

Fields Of Study

Social work

Social Science

Public Health

Psychology

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