Women Empowerment-Action (WE-Action) is an indigenous non- political, non- religious, non-profit, humanitarian and development-oriented organization working in Ethiopia to the improvement of the social, economic, and physical well-being of the poor women in particular and the community in general. Currently the organization is operating in four regions SNNPR, Oromia,Tigry  and Amhara National Regional States.  

Currently, WE-Action is seeking to hire competent, qualified and interested candidate for Female applicants preferable. 

Note: - WE-Action has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and any forms of Gender-Based Violence.

Currently, WE-Action is seeking to hire competent, qualified and interested candidate for the position of Protection  Coordinator who is responsible to the implementation of   “Integrated GBV Response” Project, Oromia Region, Horo Gudru  and  East Wolega  Zone, Ethiopia.

Description of the position 

• Position: Protection Coordinator 

• Duty Station: based in: Oromia Region, Nekemit town, with regularly travels to different sites within the target area.

• Salary: As per the organization’s scale

• Number of positions: One (1) 

• Duration: for one year & possibility extends based on performance evaluation result and availability of budget

General Duties and Responsibilities 

The Protection Coordinator will be responsible for all operational aspects of the project ensuring the quality and effectiveness of Plan’s for the project; “Integrated GBV Response” project within his/her designated project area including handling manpower and budgetary aspects of the projects. 

Program Implementation:

• Ensure projects under coordination are implemented within time frame and quality through providing technical support and regularly follow up of field offices.

• Ensure that projects/programs under coordination are implemented based on the designed implementation strategies.

• Identify areas of capacity building of field staffs and come up with proposals to build project implementers capacity for timely and quality project implementations.

• Work closely with admin & Finance section and Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Interm Manager  in planning, budgeting and follow up proper utilization of budget and integration of program and finance plans and reports of project under her/his follow up. 

• Make a strong and continuous follow up of program implementations by setting weekly, Monthly & quarter action plans. 

• Assist GBV case officers to develop and submit weekly and monthly action plans and updates for effective implementation of Projects.

• Contribute to team’s adherence to internal polices and program management standards.

• Make close follow up of  program & financial status including developing  program financial plans, monitoring the project budget and ensuring sound projects financial controls are in place, set project financial priorities accurately to ensure projects under coordination are operating in a manner that support the needs  of the  targets.

• Represent WE- Action’s interests and program with external stakeholders, in concrete with the respective relevant teams.

• Timely organize field staff and stakeholders appraisal workshop before implementation of projects.

• Ensure proper documentation (in soft and hard copy) of projects under coordination.

• Provide direct support and care for adult survivors of GBV and age-appropriate specialized support and care for adolescent, and girl child survivors of GBV, including counselling and case management.

• Follow GBV guiding principles of respect, confidentiality, and safety/security and non- discrimination while providing services.

• Ensure proper documentation of reported GBV incidences through utilization of GBV IMS case intake, action, follow up and other case management forms appropriately.

• Ensure all documentations on reported cases and referrals made are updated, accurate, organized and well maintained by social workers.

• Work with stakeholders to develop and strengthen referral networks and monitor the implementation of the referral pathway to improve survivors access to confidential, safe GBV services in a timely manner to meet their needs

• Ensure adherence to GBV guiding principles and the provision of survivor-centred care (respect wishes, decisions of survivors).

Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Reporting:

• Actively participate and collaborate with M&E section in the establishment of monitoring & Evaluation system of new and existing projects under coordination.

• Make regular field visits to projects/programs under coordination for technical support at least one visit  per quarter and provide reports

• Facilitate and implement project mid and end term evaluations to be conducted by government signatories and external consultants.

• Facilitate and participate program visit for government and funding partners.

• Compile, and submit quality projects’ monthly, quarterly and annual reports to Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Interim Manager and government signatory offices 

• Document daily  learning’s in Projects/programs including codifying lessons learned and knowledge of resources/tools/best practices, case studies etc

• Gathering appropriate, relevant and accurate assessment /monitoring data from target groups and analyzing data and sharing reports using the guiding principles 

• Using project MEL plans consider the objectives and performance during regular monitoring visits and supervisions. 

• Timely respond to request of data gathering and reporting for internal or external use

• Work closely with M&E personnel and refer to M&E manuals while using tools or templates to gather evidence 

• Incorporate safeguarding and program participants risks during each monitoring visit and include in monitoring checklists.

Compliance and Performance 

• Read, understand and strictly respect donors and government compliances and support field office to respect the required compliance.

• Strictly follow and adhere to organizational policy and standardization manuals.

Gender and Social Inclusion and Accountability 

• Participate and contribute for organization gender and accountability work.

• Plan, implement and report gender equality, social inclusions and accountability activities in respective projects/programs.

• Work in collaboration with the Gender and Social Inclusion coordinator in designing and implementation of gender capacity building for field staffs.

Accountability and transparency 

• Ensure that communications and products of WE-Action are visible in project area

• Adhere to the organization accountability framework; communicate for employees for effective implementations.

• Implement WE- Action compliances to Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) and develop communities’ capacity accordingly.

• Participate in external verification process of WE- Action Core Humanitarian Standards.

• Conduct routine risk assessments, monitor and report any issues related to Safeguarding. 

• Create awareness to community, target groups and peers on safeguarding during weekly, monthly, and quarterly dialogue sessions.

• Create awareness to community, target groups and peers on WE-Actions compliant Handling Mechanisms during weekly, monthly, and quarterly dialogue sessions.

• Participate in organizational conversations to discuss on cross cutting issues such as gender, HIV, safeguarding, social inclusion etc…

Safeguarding

• Able to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, and feel confident that they have been understood.

• Understands local safeguarding structures and arrangements.

• Practices in a manner that seeks to reduce the risk of abuse, harm or neglect.

• Identifies and refers to appropriate services any other associated persons including careers, family members and children at risk.

• Able to document safeguarding concerns, and maintain appropriate record-keeping, recording the wishes and views of the adult or child at risk, differentiating between fact and opinion.

• Gather feedback and complaints on any concerns of the project implementation and organization and formally document and report back to field offices with a confidential and secure manner. 

Job Requirement

• MA/MBA/BA in Social Work, Psychology, and Women’s /Gender studies or Related Field.  

• Minimum 2 years for MA/MBA or 5years BA/BSc experience working in GBV prevention, response, and/or protection Programs, preferably in conflict affected or humanitarian settings.

• Work Experience’s in NGOs will be preferred. 

Key skills and competency required 

  The Protection Coordinator requires demonstration of the following competence:

• Program Management: Understand program quality, knowledge management and M and E program  design and implementation.

• Stakeholders Management: Establish system and matrices for effective stakeholders’ management.

• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and organizational practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization. Demonstrate strong personality and integrity.

• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization particularly with current partners and sponsors; command a professional image.

• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner including by phone with several stakeholders; articulate the organizational’ mission, program objectives with relevant stakeholders.

• Creativity/Innovation: in respective areas of responsibility develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities.

• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.

• Organize: in respective areas of responsibility set priorities, develop a work schedule, and monitor the progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities.

• Plan: in respective areas of responsibility determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.

• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.

• Reporting Skills: Quality and timely report development, strong attention to detail and editing skills

• Self- Management: Is self-directed, eager to meet and exceed objectives, and excited to take on more responsibility.

• Gender Sensitive: Understands gender equality and demonstrate gender sensitive and responsive behaviors.

• Excellent written and spoken English.

• Able to speak and listen fluently in Oromiffa  and Amharic language.                   

 How to Apply

Interested applicants can submit their non-returnable application letter and updated CV online through THIS LINK or via email: yohannesassefa344@gmail.com

Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information.

• Name of the position you have applied for

• 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

  Closing date: June, 25/2024