Background of IRC:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities that support them, as well as with those who remain within their homes and communities. At-work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. IRC leads the way from harm to home. Began work in Ethiopia, 1999 in response to severe drought that happened in Ethiopia’s Somali region. Currently, providing assistance in ten different regions implementing emergency and development programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery and development (ERD), women’s protection and empowerment, education, child protection, and multi-sectoral emergency response.

Job Overview/Summary: 

IRC Ethiopia program is implementing a multi-year, EUTF supported project entitled, “Green Jobs, Green tanneries-LISEC (Leather Initiative for Sustainable Economic Opportunities” in the Modjo town. Through programming in youth livelihoods/leadership, social cohesion, combating GBV, tailored capacity improvement of the community and local government and, the project is intended to contribute to strengthen social cohesion by supporting local economic and social development initiatives, especially for women and youth living in Modjo area; and improving industrial and labor relations in the MLC.

Community Wellbeing Initiative (CWI) Officer position is based in Modjo and reports to the project manager on day-to-day project management and implementation with complementary oversight from the Field coordinator/manager. He/she will be responsible for implementation of a program which encompasses protection through immediate assistance, daily follow-up project implementation, coordination and communication with stakeholders, and compile project documentation and reporting.

Major responsibilities include:

• Conduct trainings on Gender Based Violence (GBV) response and prevention to government and non-government service providers based on field site’s needs, requests, and scheduling.

• Be seconded at government institution and provide technical support on GBV case management and counseling support.

• Support one stop center

• Support the implementation and monitoring and evaluation of project activities.

• Work on monthly and progress reports.

• Develop CWI communication materials (brochures, leaflets) as needed.

• Establish community groups and build their capacity on GBV response and prevention.

• Establish good partnership with different actors including schools and provide technical support.

• Conduct monthly BVA reviews and make appropriate recommendations to CWI Addis team as needed.

• Support in the update/establish of a functional GBV referral system, Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs), maintain good GBV coordination mechanism with other actors to ensure comprehensive response intervention, risk mitigation and GBV services provision at the target region.

• Support in prevention program activity design of effective community outreach and engagement strategies to strengthen the protective environment for women and girls and maximize the community impact including engaging men and boys.

• Participate in monitoring and evaluation activities including in assessments and surveys.

• Assist with all aspects of project implementation in region and provide operational support (i.e., HR & Admin., Finance, Logistics) including facilitating procurement requests, following up on PR tracking, etc.

• Coordinate and organize CWI workshops and trainings including prepare TOR, facilitate procurement requests, and follow up on the timely implementation.

• Any other duties and responsibilities including field visits to other field offices that can be given by immediate and technical supervisors.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities that can be given by immediate and technical supervisors.

Job Requirements

• BA/MA Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Public Health, Women’s Studies, or other social science fields.

• Minimum work experience of 3 years for BA Degree & 2 years for MA Degree holders. NGO experience is a plus.

• Demonstrated experience in counseling or social service provision with women and adolescent girls.

• Demonstrated confidence in discussing intimate gender and sexuality issues.

• Able to maintain GBV and protection principles always – including knowledge and practical application of the GBV Guiding Principles and PSEA.

• Ability to communicate in English, Amharic, and Afaan Oromo languages skills is required.

• Familiarity working in Oromia regions is an advantage.

• Ability to use MS office, word, excel, and outlook email applications very well.

• Female candidates who fulfill the above criteria are highly encouraged to apply  

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the above qualifications; please send your CV and application letter only through IRC career site:  CLICK HERE

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

• Name of the position you have applied for

• Date of application 

• Summary of your qualifications and experience

• Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job

• Please include at least 3 references from current and former supervisors.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer.  IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

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Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowances

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.