The Protection Programme Advisor reports to the Women Empowerment Program Manager. The Protection Programme Advisor works closely with the program team in Addis Ababa and Mekelle, Head of Programmes, Regional Humanitarian Coordinator, HQ colleagues, partners and other stakeholders to:

1. Provides technical support on Protection and  GBV response interventions  of CST Ethiopia  partners in Addis Ababa ,South Omo and Borana

2. Facilitate capacity development of local partners in the Protection sector (GBV response, PSS)

3. Support partners to implement protection interventions, with a particular focus on GBV response (Health, Psychosocial, GBV Case Management, Women’s and Girls’ Safe Spaces, Referral Systems), risk mitigation (Dignity Kits, cash and voucher assistance) and community based psychosocial support, in line with the Inter-Agency Minimum Standards for GBV in Emergencies Programming and GBV/CP sub-cluster strategies and priorities.

4. Monitor Protection works of Partners and ensure that they are in line with the contractual agreements and legal requirements

5. Prepare and support the development of concept notes and proposals in collaboration with Partners and relevant CST Ethiopia Team.

6. Represent CST Ethiopia in the Protection cluster, CP/GBV sub-cluster, and other relevant working groups and meetings

About CST

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 members 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 works in partnership with local church and non-church organisations, supporting communities in Addis Ababa, Afar, Oromia, SNNPR and Tigray regions.

Currently, CST Ethiopia is implementing a Women Empowerment Programme that focuses on building the capacity of women at individual, household-, and community level both economically and socially. In addition, recently the issue of women’s participation in protection, PSS , and GBV has become a focus of intervention within the Women Empowerment intervention of CST.The Protection Programme Advisor role is responsible to manage the protection activity and is going to provide technical support to CST Ethiopia Partners in the delivery of effective, efficient, and timely Protection services that includes GBV and Child protection. S/he is going to facilitate a capacity building trainings for Partners and other key stakeholders in relation to Protection,PSS and GBV.

CST Ethiopia is implementing a 2021-2025 country strategic plan focused on two programmes – Women’s Empowerment and Resilient Communities, which integrates sustainable livelihoods, humanitarian and other (e.g. peacebuilding) programming.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Design and Management

• Provide technical oversight of project activities and capacity building support to the partners’ Protection/GBV prevention and response interventions.

• Lead on technical aspects of the Protection works of CST Ethiopia in Addis Ababa, South Omo and Borana Region, including technical design of project activities and proposals in line with donor requirements and global standards.

• Support the development of standard procedures and guidance for the Protection/GBV prevention and response programme in close coordination and cooperation with local partner organisations and CST Ethiopia Programme, in line with national and international standards including the Inter-Agency Minimum Standards for GBV in Emergencies Programming, 2019, Inter-Agency GBV Case Management Guidelines, 2017, WHO Clinical Management of Rape and IPV Survivors Guidance, 2014, 2019.

• Support partners to implement CST standards relating to Safeguarding, Protection Mainstreaming and Accountability to Affected Populations.

• Ensure that the GBV programme approaches are consistent, technically sound and effective, drawing on both evidence-based strategies and innovative approaches that consider the context and the capacities of implementing partners.

• With support from the MEAL Advisor, support CST Ethiopia Programme officers and partners in conducting assessments and base-/end line surveys as needed, ensuring compliance with safety and ethical standards.

• In close coordination with Women Empowerment Programme Manager , Business Development  Manager , and Finance & Compliance Manager ensure that reporting complies with CST Ethiopia and donor requirements within agreed timeframes.

• In collaboration with Women Empowerment Programme Manager and other relevant CST Teams,  responsible for the design Protection/GBV related project concept notes and proposals 

• Ensures protection of IDPs and returnees by developing and maintaining close working relations with governments, legislators, NGOs and other interested entities

• Ensure dissemination of clear and reliable information on service provision

• Uphold CST’s principles by adhering to CST’s partnership standards and promoting and ensuring partners’ compliance with agreed-upon accountability, gender, child safeguarding, localization, protection, supply chain management/procurement best practices, and other emerging standards

• Contribute to advocacy and information-sharing initiatives, in coordination with partners, to bolster their efforts and engage with relevant stakeholders at local ,National and global levels. Stay abreast of developments and trends in Women Empowerment, including within Ethiopia and the broader sector

• Ensure partners fully comprehend the importance of gender equality within their organizations and incorporate principles of women empowerment and protection into their projects.  

Build Capacity of Partners and Key Stakeholders 

• In collaboration with Women Empowerment Programme Manager, conduct capacity gap assessment of Partners on Protection & GBV and design an action plan to address the gap.

• Design and facilitate capacity building (training, mentoring, accompaniment) with partner staff on Psychosocial Support, GBV Case Management, Psychosocial First aid, Health responses to GBV, Women’s and Girls’ Safe Spaces, facilitation skills, and other relevant trainings to Partner staff and other stakeholders and monitor its effectiveness. 

• In close coordination with the regional Protection cluster and CP/GBV sub-cluster, produce, publish and distribute relevant ICT materials to all stakeholders working on Protection and GBV interventions.

• Ensure adherence of partners delivering case management services to the GBV in humanitarian settings Inter-Agency Minimum Standards for GBV in Emergencies Programmingand Inter-Agency Case Management Guidelines.

• Participate in the development or update of service mapping and referral pathway for Addis Ababa, South Omo and Borana Region with the Protection cluster and relevant service providers.

• In close coordination with the regional Protection cluster, organize experience sharing forums and capture the learnings.

• Develop lessons learnt documents and tools to actively share best practices across CST Ethiopia Partners and CAFOD /SCIAF/Trócaire, and to ensure that lessons learnt feed into future programme design.

Partnership and Localization

• Assist partners in creating their processes and tools for consistent organizational capacity enhancement, including self-assessment and action plan development.

• Regularly evaluate the capacity enhancement plans formulated by partners, offering tailored support as required.

• Support Women-centric Organizations in identifying local women's groups, aiding their meaningful engagement for voice and leadership.

• Coordinate the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with strategic partners as necessary.

• Enhance the visibility of partners across all communication platforms.

• Facilitate organization of annual meetings for review and reflection with partners.

• Ensure a feedback and complaint mechanism is established and consistently documented by CST partners. 

Financial Management

• Prepares and monitors project budgets relating to both CST Ethiopia and partner-led expenditure in collaboration with the Women Empowerment Programme Manager

• Ensures the partner budgets are correct and supports the project objectives with support from Programme Accountant.

• Provides feedback to partners on budgets and financial reports with support from Programme Accountant

• Delivers institutionally funded projects within agreed budgets.

Represent CST Ethiopia 

• Consolidate and strengthen relationships with CST Ethiopia partners and other key stakeholders working on Protection/ GBV in Addis Ababa, South Omo and Borana Region

• Participate in relevant coordination forum and cluster meetings of Protection, GBV, and other relevant meetings and actively contribute to sector analysis.

• In close coordination with the Protection cluster, participate in drafting advocacy notes.  

Other

• Undertake any and all other duties as may be assigned by the Women Empowerment Programme Manager or Deputy Country Director & Head of Programs  that are consistent with the nature of the job, its level of responsibility and requirements of the CST country programme

Team Women Empowerment Programme; CST Programme Team 

Travel Overseas: Required

Contract Duration: Fixed Term – 2 years

Location: Addis Ababa with frequent travel to programme areas within Ethiopia

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum first degree in Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, International Development or other relevant field of study humanitarian related fields and development studies

Experience

• At least 3 years of project management experience with at least 2 years of Protection/GBV project management experience in humanitarian settings

• Experience providing psychosocial support to at-risk women, girls, in particular GBV survivors. 

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

• Experience working with capacity building of local NGOs on PSS, GBV case management, Psychosocial first aid, health responses to GBV, and or other related topics.

• Academic and/or practical experience in designing and implementing trainings for adults.

• Demonstrated experience of mainstreaming including gender, Safeguarding, Protection and accountability

• Experience working in a partnership led NGO.

• Practical experience of monitoring and managing budgets

• Project Management Qualification 

Skills

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

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

• Familiarity with standards and guidelines on Protection, MHPSS and GBV interventions and coordination.

• Practicing gender & cultural diversity

• Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and NGOs

• Ability to exercise sound judgment, to remain flexible to a changing environment, and to make decisions independently.

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written

• Fluency in English & Amharic ( Oromiffa language skills are strongly desirable)

• Strong computer skills: must be competent in the use of Windows, MS office programs (Word, Excel)

 Qualities

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

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

• Constructively critical and analytical

• Entrepreneurial, affinity to creativity and innovations

• Open-minded and flexible in approach

• Effective communication

• Readiness to work outside of the framed job description

Other

• Availability to work outside regular hours to meet deadlines and travel within Ethiopia when necessary and sometimes on short notice.

• As this role involves providing technical accompaniment within GBV services and women only spaces, female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

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

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