Job Expired

company-logo

Protection Officers

Swiss Church Aid

job-description-icon

Social Science

Social Science and Community

Addis Ababa

2 years - 3 years

1 Position

2025-06-28

to

2025-07-05

Required Skills

organize social work packages

+ show more
Fields of study

Sociology

Social work

Psychology

Contract

Share

Job Description

Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) is the aid organization of the Swiss Protestant Churches, committed to fostering a more humane and just world. Operating in over 30 countries, Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) addresses the root causes of hunger, injustice, and social distress, with human dignity at the core of its mission.

Since initiating support in Ethiopia in 1972, Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) has become a key humanitarian and development partner to the government, working across five regions. Its work targets vulnerable populations including female-headed households, internally displaced persons, and pastoralist communities. Thematic areas include water, hygiene and sanitation, food security, protection, emergency shelter, natural resource management, agroecology, market systems development, and institutional engagement.

Our Values

Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) is guided by the following core values: justice, self-determination, solidarity, impartial assistance, responsibility, participation, proximity to people, and effective action. These principles shape all areas of work from project design to fundraising and partner engagement.

Our Priorities

Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) focuses on four strategic priorities: climate justice, the right to land and food, migration and displacement, and inclusion and integration.

Why Work with Us

Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) offers a vibrant, interdisciplinary work environment across its headquarters in Zurich, six branch offices, and field operations in more than 30 countries. With over 250 projects led by passionate technical specialists, Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) emphasizes a supportive workplace and continuous professional development. We are a global team working for global communities with dedication and expertise.

About the Job

Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) is seeking two qualified and committed Protection Officers for an integrated emergency response project serving conflict-affected communities in Gobu Sayo Woreda (East Wollega Zone) and in Amuru Woreda (Horro Guduru Wollega Zone) in the Oromia region. The project delivers protection interventions in both locations. The Protection officers are responsible for overseeing implementation of protection activities according to work plan and allocated budget in accordance with protection standards.

  • Location: Gobu Sayo and Amuru Woredas, Oromia Region

  • Duration: Seven (7) months fixed-term contract

  • Reporting to: Project Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support the establishment or strengthening of Women and Girl-Friendly Spaces (WGFS) at IDP sites to provide safe spaces for women and girls.

  • Supervise, train, and support volunteers and community workers to ensure effective WGFS management.

  • Facilitate WGFS-based activities tailored to community needs, including discussion sessions, awareness campaigns, skill-sharing, and cultural programs, with support of trained volunteers and community workers

  • Support government and NGO actors on GBV case management, including identification, documentation, and referrals.

  • Organize trainings on PSEAH and GBV for woreda and kebele level officials as well as other key stakeholders in the woreda of operation.

  • Ensure the adherence to ethical data collection and data protection and data sharing protocols throughout protection activities.

  • Provide regular updates on project implementation, including weekly reports, monthly PIM products, and M&E reporting, including early identification of any challenges or barriers to implementation.

  • Conduct regular protection monitoring through standard checklists and tools to identify protection threats and risks and prepare and submit periodic reports to supervisor.

  • Establish and maintain coordination with local stakeholders such as the Women and Children Affairs Office, Justice Office, Police and Courts, Busa Gonofa, and Woreda Administration.

  • Ensure availability and proper functioning of safe and reliable complaint mechanisms for safeguarding, PSEA and program-related complaints.

  • Represent Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) in zonal protection cluster meetings and other coordination platforms as needed.

  • Carry out any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Sociology, or Social Work from a recognized institution.

  • Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree, or two (2) years with a postgraduate degree.

  • Experience in implementing or leading protection, sexual and reproductive health, gender-focused emergency projects, or GBV case management and survivor services.

  • Experience working with internally displaced people.

  • Demonstrated technical expertise in protection monitoring and responses for IDPs, and host communities.

  • Fluency in Afan Oromo and English is required.

Desired Skills & Competencies

  • Understanding of financial requirements of projects and ability to prepare and manage budgets.

  • Good level IT skills and computer literacy; proficiency in Kobo and other data collection/analysis tools

  • Ability to generate timely and quality reports.

  • Gender sensitivity and inclusive practices, especially for people with disabilities and marginalized groups.

  • Ability to engage effectively with rural communities and incorporate cultural understanding into programming.

  • Excellent communication and coordination skills, particularly at the community and woreda levels.

  • Willingness to work in remote and insecure environments with minimal supervision.

  • Strong commitment to Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) ’s values and mission.

  • Dedication to improving the lives of vulnerable populations.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through THIS LINK by submitting:

  • A cover letter

  • An updated CV (maximum three pages with contact details of three professional referees)

Note:

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  • Phone inquiries are not permitted.

  • Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application deadline: July 4, 2025. 

Fields Of Study

Sociology

Social work

Psychology

Skills Required

organize social work packages

Related Jobs

about 16 hours left

Community in Action Against Poverty (CAAP)

Conducting Participatory Education Situation Analysis of OVC

Project Officer

time-icon

Full Time

1 - 5 yrs

1 Position


BA Degree in Social Science or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Duties and Responsibilities: - Develop appropriate tools and methodologies for the assessment, aligned with research ethics. - Assess current OVC enrollment, attendance, dropout, retention, re-enrollment, and academic performance by gender, age, disability, and location. - Assess availability and quality of infrastructure and services including school/classroom functionality, WASH, MHM, learning materials, foundational skills, digital access, and other indicators required to inform inclusive and equitable education services for OVC

Shebele,Gode

about 16 hours left

Development Expertise Center (DEC) Ethiopia

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Officer

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

time-icon

Full Time

5 yrs

1 Position


Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Social Science, Business, or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Duties & Responsibilities: - Assist in situation analysis studies and contribute to program design; ensure data collection, analysis, and documentation of learnings; evaluate project impact and efficiency; - Implement complaint and feedback mechanisms.  - Coordinate with program teams and partner staff; ensure quality assurance and continuous learning.

Gambela

about 16 hours left

LonAdd Consultancy PLC

Risk Communication & Community Engagement Advisor

Community Mobilization Officer

time-icon

Full Time

10 yrs

1 Position


Master's Degree in Public Health, Communication For Development, Social/Behavioral Sciences, Health Promotion or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Duties and Responsibilities: - Provide strategic technical leadership in the design, planning, and implementation of SBC/RCCE activities to strengthen national preparedness and response to the mpox outbreak and other health emergencies. - Lead the development and execution of SBC/RCCE strategies and implementation plans that address risk behaviors and contributing factors related to mpox and similar public health threats. - Oversee the design and delivery of comprehensive, multi-layered SBC/RCCE interventions that are evidence-based, community-driven, and aligned with national emergency response strategies.

Addis Ababa

1 day left

Care Ethiopia

Gender Officer

Gender Officer

time-icon

Full Time

3 - 5 yrs

1 Position


Bachelor's Degree in Social Science, Gender Studies, Development Studies, Rural Development or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Duties and Responsibilities: - Builds staff and key partners’ capacity on gender and community service-focused program quality.  - Conduct capacity assessment and based on the results, prepare plans pertinent to the findings in the gender lens.  - Lead and organize the customer satisfaction forum tool facilitation in the project implementation area. 

Debre Tabor

5 days left

Mercy Corps Ethiopia

Community Mobilizer

Community Mobilization Officer

time-icon

Full Time

3 yrs

1 Position


Bachelor's or Diploma in Social Sciences, Community Development or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Duties and Responsibilities: - Conduct community sensitization and mobilization activities to raise awareness about CMAM and IYCF programs. - Work closely with community leaders, health workers, and local authorities to ensure community engagement and support for the nutrition project. - Facilitate the formation and strengthening of Mother-to-Mother support groups to promote optimal infant and young child feeding practices.

Addis Ababa

5 days left

Sele Enat Charitable Organization

Program Director

Program Director

time-icon

Full Time

4 yrs

1 Position


Master's Degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Public Health, Management or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Duties and Responsibilities: - Develop and articulate a comprehensive vision for exemplary orphanage programs, ensuring holistic well-being and long-term healthy development of children. - Formulate and implement strategic approaches for creating and maintaining impactful and sustainable programs for vulnerable children and women in resource-constrained settings. - Drive innovation in program design and delivery.

Addis Ababa