Hello Hello! Alight is recruiting a CP/GBV Assistant to be based in Erbti (with frequent travel to Abala & Berehale), Afar Region. You’re interested in joining us? Welcome, we’re happy you’re here!

 If you join us, you will find…

 A team with deep experience in co-designing solutions that create new value around the world. We know we need to always be better, and we believe in the power and abundance of everyday people, everywhere, to change the world with us.

 A culture of radical accountability to our customers –as we help build a meaningful life for and with the displaced, we ask them what they want and then deliver on it.

 Alight (formerly American Refugee Committee) is an international non-profit organization with its headquarters located in the United States. Alight has provided humanitarian assistance to millions of beneficiaries in 29 countries over the past 40 years, currently reaching over 10 million refugees, IDPs, and disaster-affected communities in 17 countries around the world, helping people regain control of their lives after conflict and natural disasters. Alight maintains full-fledged humanitarian programs in Somalia, Uganda, Rwanda, Sudan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Pakistan, Thailand, and Myanmar. Alight is currently responding to humanitarian situation in Ethiopia.

 The overall objective of the Alight (ARC) in Ethiopia program is to prevent death and alleviate human suffering among affected internally displaced persons (IDPs) in settlements and host communities where we work. Alight has embarked on WASH, Health, Protection, and livelihood activities in Ethiopia and expand to other parts of the Country. Alight is taking a multi-sectoral approach in responding to the severe drought conditions through a range of activities including Health, Relief Commodities and WASH.

 The Ethiopia Program of the Alight (ARC) has fully-fledged offices in Addis Ababa, Mekelle, Semera, Amhara liaison offices in Ethiopia. Alight is working closely with national and regional authorities and with several Ethiopia -based international and national organizations to galvanize coordinated lifesaving humanitarian assistance to the people in need.

 PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

 Reporting to the CP/GBV Officer, the CP/GBV Assistant is a key team member of ALIGHT Afar protection program.  The CP/GBV Assistant is responsible for assisting in the task of planning, implementation, capacity building of partners, staff, and community-based CP/GBV structures, assessments, budget management and maintaining effective coordination of the overall CP/GBV response activities. She/he will support providing the day-to-day case management and psychosocial support services to vulnerable women and children, including survivors of GBV for the respective IDP sites. The CP/GBV Assistant will also support the overall CP/GBV response implementation including the psychosocial and information sessions at the WGFS/CFS. The assistant will have a great role in carrying out CP/GBV community outreach mobilization to facilitate services for vulnerable women/girls and children including survivors of GBV.

The CP/GBV assistant contributes to the development of a multi-sectoral CP/GBV program as part of a broader protection strategy that is solutions-oriented and based on a community-centered approach to assisting populations of concern. The incumbent must also can forge strong partnerships with government entities, other UN agencies, and NGOs to facilitate the operation’s overall protection objectives.

MAJOR/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist volunteers/community mobilizers to provide outreach activities to encourage survivors to come forward and seek assistance.

• Facilitate the Child friendly spaces/women and girls friendly Centre activities including psychosocial, recreational, gardening, information sessions and skills building activities for vulnerable women and girls.

• Work with community structures including women’s association in the IDP sites to ensure vulnerable women and girls including survivors of GBV who are seeking services are referred to the women’s center for assistance.

• Participate in GBV related outreach and community mobilization interventions including information sessions and trainings.

• Treat survivors with respect, kindness and in a caring manner & always maintaining confidentiality.

• Complete confidential incident intake forms and assessment forms.

• Give survivors information about consequences of sexual assault and other forms of GBV/CP and help them identify their needs and options.

• Develop action plans to address survivors’ physical, emotional, psychological, and social needs.

• Provide support to survivor GBV/CP during medical examination, if requested by the survivor.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

• Assess the needs of the community related to GBV/CP issues.

• Help CP/GBV volunteers/community mobilizers by sensitizing of the communities’ norms and needs for counseling.

• Assist in identification influential members of the community who can activate change in behavior and practices.

• Work on introducing the CP/GBV program and case management office’s location to enhance seeking of assistance for CP/GBV service.

 OTHER DUTIES

• Compile weekly reports.

• Participate in regular team meetings and supervision sessions.

• Attend training as required.

• Work constructively within a team.

• Perform any other task designated by the CP/GBV  Officer.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health, Women’s Studies, or any other social science-related field.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in GBV/CP.

• Any experience in social work, nursing, counselling, and exposure in humanitarian aid is preferred.

• Experience in participatory techniques and community mobilization.

• Ability to assist in leading, training, supervising, facilitating, and motivating other CP/GBV field workers in their respective tasks in a professional, respectful, and supportive manner.

• Must be able to function effectively in complex work environment, set appropriate priorities and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements.

• High level of administrative and organizational skill and attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to work, manage, and meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Aptitude for problem solving and decision making needed.

• Capable of managing conflict and conflicting views

• Operational knowledge of Microsoft Office software

• Fluency in English & Amharic (Oral and Written); is mandatory for the position.

KEY BEHAVIORS AND ABILITIES:

• Clear understanding of gender inequality, and issues surrounding violence against women and girls.

• The ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients is essential. 

• Ability to lead, train, supervise, facilitate, and motivate other GBV staff in their respective tasks in a professional, respectful, and supportive manner. 

• Strong planning, organization, and problem-solving skills with ability to work both independently and within a team in a demanding work environment.

•  Excellent personnel management skills, including diplomacy, tact and negotiating skills.

• Integrity, strong work ethic, and ability to consistently meet deadlines under pressure.

• Experience collaborating in protection, gender and human rights related activities.

 PLUS

• Fluency in local language

• Gender-sensitive

• Understanding of and commitment to the “Humanitarian principles”

• Understanding of and commitment to Alight code of conduct and organizational goals

How to Apply

Submit your motivation/cover letter and updated Resume (not more than 3 pages) via email: etjobs@wearealight.org 

Note

• Please, indicate the position/title applied for in your cover letter and subject of the email.

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

• Only qualified applicants will be short listed and contacted.

• Open to Ethiopian nationals and Female candidates ONLY.

“QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”