Vacancy Advertisement IR/INT/EXT/VN/085.23
November 09, 2023

Post Title:                     Protection & Inclusion Officer  

Duty Station:              Somali Regional State, Afder Zone, Hargelle District

Reports to:                   Area Coordinator

Salary:                            As per the organization scale

Required:                     One

Duration:                      5 months with possible extension based on performance

Key Responsibilities

•        Lead and coordinate GBV risk analysis and referral pathway service mapping in the Afder area

Ensure the implementation of protection and gender activities as per the timeframe

•        Plan and implement activities to ensure that IR’s Inclusive approach to programming is consistently applied through community-based protection methods.

•        Contribute to and facilitate a programme of results-based on protection programming through a consultative process with sector and/or cluster partners.

•        Network with key external stakeholders to find areas of collaboration, best practice, innovation, knowledge sharing and partnerships.

•        Identify training needs and build the capacity of IR local staff on inclusion, protection and CHS accountability components.

•        Ensure data collection mechanisms are in place and data is collected and analyzed periodically

•        Conduct conflict sensitivity analysis exercise with relevant stakeholders and ensure IR programmes “Do no harm” in their communities.

•        Ensure gender, age and diversity analysis is done and updated regularly to respond to beneficiaries needs in our area of operation/Afder

•        Follow up and provide technical guidance  during implementation phase and document 

•        Proactively exchange learning and synergy with all involved stakeholders.

•        Drafts relevant sections of reports required for donors, management, annual reports.

•        Collaborate with Monitoring and Evaluation personnel for timely evaluation of projects;

•        Participate and influence external platforms on protection and inclusivity

Job Requirements

Personal Specification

Formal Education/Qualification

·       University degree in one of the relevant areas- Psychology, Sociology, Behavioral Science International Law, Human Rights, or Social Science

Work Experience

·       Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with preferably 3 years of relevant professional work experience in human rights issues, inclusivity, protection and/or child protection, and GBV. Working in emergency or conflict situations in developing countries is an asset.

Required Skills/Competencies

·       Fluency in English and knowledge on local languages of IR operational area (Somali) is Mandatory.

·       Planning and organizing

·       Communication skills

·       Ability to work in a multicultural environment

·       Good interpersonal skills

·       Good advocacy, analytical skills

·       Teamwork/working with people

·       Drive for results Learning Elements

·       Be familiar with IR overall programming in unstable situations;

How to Apply

Application Procedures

·       Interested candidates are required to submit a complete Job application form with all required supporting documents (copy of credentials and testimonials) through Ethiopia.HR@islamic-relief.org.et.

·       You can access the Job Application Form with this link: CLIK HERE Failure to follow the instructions will invalidate your application.

·       Closing date for the application is November 23, 2023.

·       Due to the high volume of application, we regret that we will be able to contact only the shortlisted candidates.

·      Female candidates are highly encouraged.

 Disclaimers: The Islamic relief does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process thus during application, interviews processes, offer and contract.