Wide Horizons for Children (WHFC) is a child-focused, family empowering international humanitarian and development organization dedicated to the well-being of orphaned and vulnerable children. We achieve our mission through a holistic Family Preservation Approach that prioritizes sustainable resource management, robust quality assurance, and the diligent development and sharing of success stories to amplify our impact.

We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Economic Empowerment Program Officer to play a crucial role in the development, designing and implementing the WHFC Ethiopia Family Preservation Program's Economic Empowerment initiatives, aimed at supporting families to achieve sustainable economic stability and resilience.

Program Officer – Psychosocial Support (PSS) & Health/Sanitation (Adwa/Axum)

ABOUT THE JOB

ORGANIZATION: Wide Horizons for children (WHFC)

JOB TITLE: Program Officer – Psychosocial Support (PSS) & Health/Sanitation

LOCATION: Adwa/Axum

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: One (1)

SALARY SCALE: As per the scale of the organization

Date posted: November 26, 2025

Deadline: December 03, 2025

Reports To: Adwa/Axum Program Area Coordinator

The Program Officer is primarily responsible for the expert planning, implementation, and quality assurance of activities focused on Psychosocial Support (PSS) and Health & Sanitation. The role ensures high-quality, impactful service delivery across household, school, health facility, and community levels. This Officer plays a crucial role in the integration of PSS and health services with complementary sectors like Economic Empowerment/Livelihoods and Education, reporting success and challenges to the Program Area Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and oversee PSS activities, counseling, trauma-informed care, and referrals.

• Coordinate GBV response and ensure safe, confidential pathways for survivors.

• Strengthen partnerships with schools, health facilities, and community structures.

• Lead hygiene promotion, health service referrals, and community awareness sessions.

• Monitor beneficiary well-being and produce high-quality reports and documentation

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, Sociology, or a closely related field.

• Preferred: A Master’s degree or professional certificate in counseling, clinical psychology, or public health/WASH. Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Qualified female candidates will be given priority through affirmative action.

Experience

• At least 3 years’ progressive experience in implementing and coordinating integrated development programs with a strong focus on Psychosocial Support and Health/Sanitation within an NGO context.

• Demonstrated expertise in delivering PSS interventions, case management, and operating Child-Friendly Spaces/One-Stop Centers.

• Proven experience working with GBV survivors, children, families, and schools/health facilities.

• Experience in designing and delivering community-based training workshops and awareness-raising activities (e.g., hygiene promotion).

Skills

• Specialized Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in counseling techniques and knowledge of WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) principles.

• M&E Proficiency: Strong proven ability in M&E, including data collection, analysis, report writing, and familiarity with M&E tools and information systems is essential.

• Core Competencies: Strong facilitation, training, community mobilization, and organizational skills.

• Language: Fluent in local language, Amharic, and English (both written and spoken).

How To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter to whfcethiopia@whfc.org by 03/12/2025.