company-logo

Social Worker

World Vision Ethiopia

job-description-icon

Social Science

Social Science and Community

Kutaber

1 years

1 Position

2025-07-22

to

2025-07-26

Required Skills

manage a social work unit

+ show more
Fields of study

Sociology

Social work

Educational Planning and Management

Full Time

Share

Job Description

WVE is working closely with the government and other stakeholders to respond to the needs of Internally Displaced People (IDP) in and in its multi-sectoral response plan including; Food and nutrition, WASH and Protection of children and women affected by the humanitarian crises. WVE Child Protection interventions includes establishing of Child Friendly Spaces in selected IDP sites and addressing gender-based violence (GBV) related needs by integrating into the other sectors to further strengthen a coherent protection response. The emphasis of this position is on facilitating community participation and enabling children and women access protection services to reduce their vulnerabilities and provide case management service for survivors.

Contract Duration: Until March 31,2026

Place of Work: Kutaber Woreda

Major Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Assist the project officer in situational assessment, operational planning, implementation and monitoring of the IDP activities

  • Provide individual and group psychological first aid/psycho-social support to children and women affected by the conflict to enable them restore their safety, dignity and hope.

  • Facilitate consultation and discussions with beneficiary populations, making sure they are involved in needs assessment, delivery of protection/assistance and development/implementation of durable solutions.

  • Closely work with local authorities and relevant government sector (women and children affairs, education, social affairs, schools etc) to facilitate recovery and reiteration of the affected population

  • Coordinate and manage the establishment of child friendly spaces in collaboration with school, local authorities, and faith leaders.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience Background:

  • First degree in social work, sociology, psychology, education or other eleven fields.

  • At least one-year relevant experience in child protection and related areas,

  • Knowledge and experience on Gender Based Violence programming an asset.

  • Knowledge of and ability to implement integrated CP responses, including Gender Based Violence.

  • Awareness of or interest in community-based protection mechanisms.

  • Direct case management and experience working with children and adolescents is an asset.

  • Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in planning and problem solving

How To Apply

Apply using THIS LINK

World Vision is a child-focused organization that is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adult beneficiaries and has zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them. 

Disclaimer: World Vision Ethiopia is a reputable organization that values transparency and fairness in its recruitment process and does not solicit any money for any job application. We encourage all job seekers to be cautious of any job ads that require payment or personal information upfront. If you have any questions or concerns about our job ads or recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us directly. 

Fields Of Study

Sociology

Social work

Educational Planning and Management

Skills Required

manage a social work unit

Related Jobs

about 6 hours left

Hope Walks

Counselling Program Coordinator

Program Manager

time-icon

Full Time

3 yrs

1 Position


MA or BA in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Duties and Responsibilities: - Oversee the national clubfoot program within the approved budget and operational plan. - Conduct regular planning and program reviews with the counseling program coordinators—lead Provide timely reports on program progress and partner activities. - Organize and facilitate training, workshops, and seminars for parent advisors.

Addis Ababa

about 6 hours left

Swiss Church Aid

Protection Officer ( Re-Advertized)

Protection Officer

time-icon

Full Time

2 - 3 yrs

1 Position


Master's or Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Location: Gobusayo Woreda (Horro Guduru Wollega Zone) in the Oromia region 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. - 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

Welega

about 6 hours left

Plan International Ethiopia

GBV Officer

Gender Officer

time-icon

Full Time

3 yrs

1 Position


BA Degree in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Law, Public Health, Child Development or in a related field of study with relevant work experience

Assosa

about 6 hours left

Swiss Church Aid

Protection Officer ( Re-Advertised)

Protection Officer

time-icon

Full Time

2 - 3 yrs

1 Position


Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Location: Gobusayo Woreda (Horro Guduru Wollega Zone) in the Oromia region 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. - 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

Welega

1 day left

Humanity & Inclusion (new brand name of Handicap International)

Consortium Technical Protection Specialist

Protection Specialist

time-icon

Full Time

7 yrs

1 Position


Master’s Degree in Social Work, International Development, Human Rights, Protection or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Duties and Responsibilities: - Provide expert technical support to the consortium and implementing partners to ensure high-quality protection programming aligned with HI standards and international frameworks (e.g., IASC, Sphere, GBV AoR). - Develop and contextualize SOPs, guidelines, and tools for protection and GBV case management, risk mitigation, and community-based protection.

Addis Ababa

1 day left

American College of Technology

Technical Program Officer

Program Officer

time-icon

Full Time

3 - 5 yrs

1 Position


Master’s or Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, International Development, Social Sciences or in a related field of study with relevant work experience

Addis Ababa