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Gender and Protection Officer
Action Aid Ethiopia
Social Science
Social Science and Community
Raya
2 years - 4 years
1 Position
2024-06-25
to
2024-07-04
Sociology
Anthropology
Gender and sexuality studies
Psychology
Human Rights
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Job Description
Job Description
Position: Gender and Protection Officer
Type of Contract: Contract
Required Number: 1
Duty Base: Tigray Raya Azebo
The role holder is responsible for providing technical expertise and guidance to ensure the effective integration of gender equality and protection considerations into the program. The officer will be conducting comprehensive analyses, developing tailored interventions, building staff capacity, advocating for women, girls and marginalized groups.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities
Conducts gender analyses to identify gender-specific vulnerabilities and risks.
Designs and implements gender-responsive interventions to address identified needs and concerns.
Builds capacity and raising awareness on gender and protection issues among stakeholders, including beneficiaries, communities, government officials, and other NGOs.
Ensures adherence to international standards and frameworks related to gender equality, protection, and human rights.
Advocates for the rights of women and marginalized groups and addressing gender-based violence.
Promotes gender equality and women's empowerment throughout all stages of the project.
Manages the coordination of protection and cross-cutting actions within the project.
Guides and coordinates consortium members on protection and other cross-cutting activities.
Provides guidance and support to project officers and experts.
Networking and building partnerships with governmental and non-governmental organizations.
Job Requirements
Bachelor and/or master’s degree in psychology, gender studies, human rights, Sociology, Anthropology, and other related social science disciplines with a minimum of four years with BSc or 2 years for MA/MSc with proven experience.
Proven experience in the design and implementation of gender and protection programs and emergency programs protection
Experience in the context of emergency, conflict, and/or recovery phase is an asset.
Strong task management skills, including attention to details.
Good understanding of and commitment to following international standards such as the Sphere Handbook, particularly on Protection, Human Rights Based Approaches and GBV.
Commitment to enhance women and youth’s leadership in emergencies and to implement ActionAid’s women-led community-based protection approach.
Have full working knowledge of English and local languages.
How to Apply
Submit your application letter and recent CV via email: hrod.ethiopia@actionaid.org or mail: ActionAid Ethiopia, P.O. Box 1261, Addis Ababa or in person to the Office in Raya. Indicate the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
"ActionAid will be conducting safeguarding reference checks on the successful candidates."
Qualified Women are Highly encouraged to apply
Fields Of Study
Sociology
Anthropology
Gender and sexuality studies
Psychology
Human Rights
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