Background:

The International Rescue Committee, one of the world’s largest humanitarian international NGOs, provides relief, rehabilitation and development support to vulnerable people and communities over 30 countries. We began work in Ethiopia in 2000 in response to severe drought in Ethiopia’s Somali region and are currently providing assistance to Ethiopians and refugees in six regions in Ethiopia, 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.

Position Overview:

The IRC is implementing an emergency program which encompasses protection through immediate assistance in Oromia region. Under the direct supervision of Harar Senior CP / CWI Officer, the CWI Officer will ensure the emergency protection projects under implementation in Kersa and Goro Gutu woredas IDP site, ensure smooth coordination with governmental actors and communication with the Ethiopia country office CWI team, Adama CWI/CP and Harar CP/CWI team, and support project documentation and report writing.

Major Responsibilities: 

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

• Provide psychological first aid to GBV survivors and mentor and train social workers.

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

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

• In collaboration with the CP service providers, hold community awareness raising activities/ keep fit on GBV concerns.

• 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 manager and CWI Addis team as needed.

• 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.

• NGO experience is a plus.

• Related work and field experiences in counseling or social service provision with women and adolescent girls.

• Demonstrated confidence in discussing intimate gender and sexuality issues.

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

• Familiarity working in the region is an advantage.

Educational Requirements:

• First degree with 2 years of experience in Social Work, Sociology, Public Health, Women’s Studies, or any other social science related field. Or diploma with 5 years of experience.

• 1 year of relevant experience plus post graduate degree. 

Preferred experience & skills:

• Basic supervisory/managerial skills

• Technical and report writing skills.

• Computer literate (ability to use MS office, word, excel, and outlook email applications very well)

• Knowledge of English language is mandatory and local language is advantageous.

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.

Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons

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.