Description of the Unit/Department

CST Ethiopia represents the overseas development and humanitarian agencies of the Catholic Church from England and Wales (CAFOD), Scotland (SCIAF), and Ireland (Trócaire) in Ethiopia. The three agencies have over 40 years of experience in international development and humanitarian response and are each member of worldwide networks, including Caritas Internationalis. Currently, the three agencies jointly operate a single, integrated country programme in Ethiopia through the legal entity CST Ethiopia.

CST Ethiopia is implementing a country strategic plan focused on two programme focus areas – Women’s Empowerment and Resilient Communities, which integrates sustainable livelihoods, humanitarian and other (e.g. peacebuilding) programming. CST implements specialised GBV in emergencies programming in Tigray, South Omo and Borena and these programmes are funded by a range of institutional donors, including the European Commission, Irish Aid and other donors. The GBV Coordinator role is a new position which is responsible for providing overall technical oversight and direction to these programmes, line managing protection and GBV specialist teams and facilitating learning and knowledge exchange across programmes and geographical locations.  

The Protection Manager is directly responsible for supporting the GBV technical team and local partners in implementing GBV in Emergencies specialised programmes in Tigray. This role provides overall coordination, grant management, and technical oversight and direction in line with international standards, particularly the Inter-Agency Minimum Standards for GBV in Emergencies Programming, 2019. This role directly line manages and supports a team of technical specialist staff.  

This role is responsible for providing technical capacity strengthening and guidance to programme teams and partners in implementation of multi-sectoral GBV in emergencies interventions in line with international best practice guidance, including health care for GBV survivors, Women’s and Girls’ Safe Spaces, GBV Case Management, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, referral systems, safety and risk mitigation, dignity kits, cash and voucher assistance, survivor centred legal aid and economic empowerment and livelihoods with crisis-affected communities in Tigray. This role will be responsible for implementation of staff care protocols, safe GBV information management systems and safe and ethical Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL). This will include working closely with the GBV AoR coordination structure in Tigray and at national level, to ensure that strategies and interventions contribute to the sub-cluster strategy and work plan.

For the candidate with the required experience and passion for the role, CST Ethiopia offers a competitive package of salary and benefits.

Scope of Role

The Protection Manager reports to DCD-Head of Programmes. The Protection Manager is an important role in the CST Ethiopia Programme and works closely with the Head of Programmes, Head of CST Ethiopia Office, GBV Response technical team, Women Empowerment team, MEL-officer, Finance and Administration team, other CST Ethiopia Programme team, partners, and other stakeholders 

Commitment to Safeguarding Programme Participants from Exploitation and Abuse  :

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic and Technical Leadership (20%)

• Lead on technical aspects of the GBV specialised programming in Tigray and CST Ethiopia, including programme design, adaptation and contextualisation, in line with international and national standards and best practice guidance.  

• Develop standard procedures and guidance for GBV specialised programming in close coordination and cooperation with local partner organisations and Trocaire’s Protection of Women and Girls in Emergencies Technical team at HQ and national level. 

• Ensure that the GBViE programme elements and interventions are survivor centered, technically sound and effective, drawing on evidence-based strategies and innovative approaches.

• Accompany and support the partners in participatory engagement with, and accountability to, women and adolescent girls throughout the programme cycle, ensuring compliance with safety and ethical standards. 

• In collaboration with the Women Empowerment Coordinator ensure that the GBV response of CST Ethiopia is aligned and follows GBViE Minimum Standards and best practice approaches within the CST Ethiopia programme response on GBV.

Grant management and oversight (25%):

• Provide technical direction and oversight to staff and partners to guide programme implementation, including GBV specialised response services, GBV risk mitigation and GBViE capacity strengthening. 

• In coordination with the CST MEAL Officer, support partners and the CST team in designing and delivering Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning activities within GBViE programming.

• Support and ensure the safe and ethical collection of information and use of information management systems in coordination with the cluster lead agency, other GBV service providers and technical staff within CST and partner organisations.

• In coordination with the Head of Programmes and the finance team, ensure that reporting (narrative and financial) complies with CST Ethiopia and donor requirements within agreed timeframes. 

Capacity Strengthening (50%)

• Provide technical accompaniment and capacity building support to partners and staff. 

• Support the development and strengthening of Staff Care protocols and procedures for frontline GBV service provider staff, to include individual, confidential staff support and supervision sessions for GBV service providers working within the GBViE programme. 

• Support the implementation by partners of specialised GBViE programme elements, including Health Care for GBV survivors, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, GBV Case Management, Women’s and Girls’ Safe Spaces, safety and risk mitigation, referral systems, dignity kits, cash and voucher assistance, survivor centred legal aid, livelihoods and economic empowerment, in line with the Inter-Agency Minimum Standards for GBViE Programming and existing best practice guidance.

Coordination / Representation (5%)

• Coordinate closely with the GBV/CP AoR in Ethiopia, at national and sub-national level, and support local partners, staff and service providers to engage with, contribute to and guide the development of sub-cluster strategies and workplans. 

• Coordinate with other sectors to ensure integration of GBV risk mitigation within sectoral strategies and workplans, in line with the IASC GBV Guidelines, 2015. 

Location: Mekelle with frequent travel project locations in Tigray, other CST Ethiopia geographic locations and possible travel outside of Ethiopia

Reporting: CST-Ethiopia – Deputy Country Director – Head of Programmes

Managing: The Protection Manager will manage a team of members of staff, including 4 Protection advisors stationed in Mekelle and will have matrix line management responsibility for one Protection Programme Advisor

Department: CST Ethiopia Programme Team

Contact type: Fixed Term Contract

Contract Duration: 24 months

Job Requirements

Qualification

• Master’s degree in social work, Public Health, Psychology, International Development, or other relevant field of study.

Experience

• 8 years of programme management experience with at least 3 years of GBV in emergencies programming experience in humanitarian settings.

• Experience as a GBV service provider, directly providing psychosocial or GBV case management support to survivors of GBV and those at risk 

• Excellent management, project planning, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Experience of working in partnership with women-centred organisations and local organisations responding to GBV

• Academic and/or practical experience in designing and implementing coaching, mentoring or professional development programmes with adults. Budget management and report writing.

Skills

• Must be able to work independently while being a strong team player.

• Ability and interest to work with a multi-ethnic team in a culturally appropriate manner.

• Ability to transfer skills and knowledge through, training, mentorship, and accompaniment.

• Familiarity with standards and guidelines for GBViE programming and coordination. 

 Qualities

• Strong commitment to principles of partnership, solidarity, social justice and localisation

• Good interpersonal relationships and teamwork skills in a multi-cultural environment

• Proactive, participatory and result oriented approach to work.

• Excellent networking skills with the ability to establish good relationships, confident in engaging with colleagues, partners and stakeholders. 

• Open minded and flexible in approach 

• Effective communication 

• Cross cultural sensitivity

• Project Management qualification  

Other

• Preferable of prior experience working in Tigray or elsewhere in Ethiopia on GBV response.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply through the link: CLICK HERE