GOAL’s mission is to work with the most vulnerable communities to help them respond to and recover from humanitarian crises, and to assist them to build transcendent solutions to mitigate poverty and vulnerability. 

GOAL is a non-for-profit organization that has been working in Ethiopia for over 30 years across all the region of the country towards ensuring the poorest and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental rights of life, including but not limited to adequate shelter, food and livelihoods, water and sanitation, nutrition, healthcare and education. GOAL implements a range of multi-sectoral development, resilience, recovery and humanitarian responses Programmes by being sensitive to cross-cutting issues including gender, accountably, child protection, HIV/AIDS.

GOAL is a non-for-profit organization that has been working in Ethiopia for over 30 years across all the region of the country towards ensuring the poorest and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental rights of life, including but not limited to adequate shelter, food and livelihoods, water and sanitation, nutrition, healthcare and education. GOAL implements a range of multi-sectoral development, resilience, recovery and humanitarian responses Programmes by being sensitive to cross-cutting issues including gender, accountably, child protection, HIV/AIDS.

We envision a world where poverty no longer exist, where vulnerable communities are resilient, where barriers to wellbeing are removed and where everyone has equal rights and opportunities. GOAL Ethiopia’s main donors are Irish Aid, USAID/OFDA, EHF, ECHO and other private donors. 

Overall Description

The protection officer will report to the Project Manager (PM) and with additional support from the Head of Safeguarding, GESI and Protection in the overall management, planning, assessing, implementing, and reporting of the program. The main responsibilities of the PO focused on integrating protection principles and standards into all aspects of an organization's work, ensuring that programs and activities do not cause harm, and that they are responsive to the needs of vulnerable populations. This includes activities like implementing designed activities, developing and delivering training, conducting assessments, and monitoring and evaluating project implementation. 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Mainstream Protection 

• Train Kebele, woreda level stakeholder and Officials on Protection, safeguarding and safe referrals and etc. 

  • Coordinate activities with all stakeholders and the community to build cooperative working relationships at the Woreda level. 

  • Ensuring proper mainstreaming of protection during the provision of core services, such as H&N, WASH and ES/NFIs, FSL interventions. 

  • Organize awareness raising campaigns on International Women’s Day, HIV/AIDS Day, 16 Days of Activism etc. 

  • Ensure close follow up of SGBV cases and proper recording of developments and referrals in take files.

  • Work on the monthly progress reports and Biweekly update and share to the Project manager and HO SGESIP head. 

  • Participate in the design and implementation of program and project evaluation.

  • Attend capacity building trainings as requested by the line manager.

  • Integrate CP and GBV issues at all time and work with the CP team together in other operation areas.

  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

  • Attend protection cluster (GBV and CP) meetings and represent GE in protection meetings, visits, assessments etc.

  • Ensuring that all projects, regardless of their primary focus, consider protection concerns and adhere to established protection principles, such as "do no harm," safety, dignity, and participation. 

  •  Develop training materials and delivering workshops on protection mainstreaming and related topics to staff, partners, and other stakeholders. 

  • Conduct protection risks Assessment and needs within specific communities and Multi -Sectors aspects.

  • Develop and implement, monitor and evaluate protection programme to track progress, identify challenges, and ensure that protection mainstreaming efforts are effective. 

  • Advice and support to program staff and other stakeholders on how to integrate protection into their work. 

  • Advocate for the protection of vulnerable populations and communicating key protection messages to relevant stakeholders, Official and Authorities. 

  • Coordinating with other teams and organizations to ensure a consistent approach to protection mainstreaming.

  • compiling and submitting reports on protection mainstreaming activities, as well as documenting lessons.

  •  Providing technical support to staff on issues related to protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA). 

Safeguarding/Compliance issues

• Familiarize oneself to GOAL Donor Compliance issues, specifically to the terms and conditions of the Donor the programme is working on and comply with same in area of responsibility.

• Ensure compliance with GOAL Safeguarding Policies that include Child Protection policy, Prevention from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment policy (PSEAH), and Code of Conduct and uphold the highest standards according to your area of responsibility.

• Foster a working environment that is non-threatening, safe, and actively addressing safeguarding in its processes. Take proactive steps to ensure that potential safeguarding risks are identified and work to eliminate and mitigate those risks.

• Acting as the focal point (first point of contact) and taking the lead on child and adult safeguarding within the organization.

• Ensuring safeguarding orientation is given to new staff, volunteers and high-risk suppliers. 

• Ensuring staff and others are aware of GOAL safeguarding policy and their responsibilities according to the policy. 

• Advising and supporting staff, volunteers and partners in the implementation of the safeguarding policy. 

• Carrying out risk assessments, or supporting others in completing them, when required. 

  • Ensuring that Programmes, practices and activities take constant and regular account of safeguarding measures.

• Mapping out and establishing partnerships with humanitarian organizations, local authorities and civil society organizations with expertise in human rights, so that information is available if an incident occurs or external advice is needed. 

• Ensuring staff, volunteers and all stakeholders, as well as children and adults, are familiar with the safeguarding policy, and that the policy is accessible and understandable taking into account of contextualization. 

• Acting as the first point of contact if incidents of abuse arise, and escalating concerns to national safeguarding points, senior management and, including law enforcement, as appropriate.

• Participating in safeguarding and PSEAH training, as required for Internal and External Opportunities 

• Keeping an accurate record of any incidents. 

• Maintaining the safeguarding implementation plan and present quarter progress report, as requested from the national safeguarding focal point

• Advising and representing the organization in matters relating to safeguarding at field level

• Map services and develop referral pathways in collaboration with other partners, and service provider organizations and institutions.

• Ensure complaints mechanisms are safe and accessible to all programme participants

• Received, document, respond to and provide referral to safeguarding reports

Job Requirements

• BA in Psychology/Sociology/Social Work or other related social science field with more than Three   years’ experience, preferably in NGO environment. 

Language:

 Knowledge of local languages – Afaric is a Plus and only Female applicant!

Desirable qualities, Skills and Competences: (list of qualities that are considered desirable for the specific Posts)

• Creativity and innovation: Develop new insights into work situations.

• Flexibility; Adapts behavior and work methods in response to new information, changes or obstacles, adjusts rapidly to new or changing situations

• Resilience: Maintains focus and intensity and remains optimistic, persistent and professional even under adverse, stressful or difficult situations.

• Passionate, strongly dedicated and highly committed to support beneficiaries affected by emergencies

• Very good organizing and coordinating skills,

• Efficient skill in analysis and use of information; consider available information from appropriate sources to ensure evidence-based decisions, identifies options and makes timely recommendations.

• Effectively and efficiently communicating with others to build effective networks and alliances.

• Fosters working in teams & teamwork spirit.

• Motivated and able to work independently,

• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.

• Computer Literate, Word and Excel

Accountability & responsiveness within areas of responsibility

Safeguarding

“Our mission is to protect vulnerable individuals, such as children and marginalized groups, from any form of harm or mistreatment. We ensure a safe environment by implementing safeguarding policies, training staff, addressing concerns promptly, and providing support to those in need, while upholding the dignity and rights of everyone involved.”

REMUNERATION and BENEFITS: 

• GOAL will pay a competitive basic salary based on the salary grading with addition benefits.

• A chance to develop tangible experience.

• Being part of a team who continue to make a real difference to the lives of the most vulnerable people.  

Commitments: 

GOAL’s recruitment procedure is fair and transparent which is in line with the organization’s commitment to its integrity, honesty and culture. GOAL is committed to ensure that, its performance complies with the terms and conditions of relevant agreements, applicable laws & regulations. Hence, pre-employment background checks will be conducted, and employees are required to read, understand, sign and implement different polices including safeguarding and child protection policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and abuse policy, sexual harassment policy, code of conducts and any other rules and regulation of the organization. GOAL Ethiopia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety of people who involves in its work and demands all staff exhibit the highest commitment. GOAL Ethiopia will verify skills and commitment of the candidate in the assessment process and perform Background reference check.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants need to submit ONLY once their non - returnable application with CV for one vacancy. The vacancy reference number along with the title & Duty station need to be written in the application letter. 

• Applicants can directly apply through THIS LINK

• Please be sure your application and CV should be in PDF or Word only. (The system couldn’t accept other than PDF and Word.)

GOAL strongly encourages female candidates to apply!

Priority to be given for local female candidates 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview and exam.

Shortlisted candidates will need to submit other supporting documents upon request at later stage.

GOAL is not able to contribute towards any costs incurred by candidates during the recruitment process