Based in Teltele Wereda,Borena Zone,Oromia Region, the PSS (Psychosocial Support) officer position holder is responsible to provide coordination and supervision for effective implementation of the VAWG in Emergency prevention and response project objective at ground level. Strengthening VAWG response and directly provide VAWG and PSS technical and professional support for the staff working under her supervision.   

Duties & Responsibilities:

 Job Responsibility 1:  Planning and Implementation of Program Activities

• Ensures that planning and implementation of the project activities are in accordance with the program principles, approaches, and procedures of the organization;

• Works closely with other project staffs and partners in planning, and implementing the project activities;

• Ensures effective implementation of the project activities as per the set plan of action and as per the donor requirement.

• Makes sure that all plans are down to annual, quarterly and weekly basis and same is done for by project officers and facilitators; % of time 25%

 Job Responsibility 2: Technical Support and Capacity Building

• Develop and maintain close working relationship with INGOs and Partner Government officials particularly project signatories at woreda and zonal level.

• Provides support for all trainings, workshops, and meetings conducted at zonal/woreda level.

• Work with local authorities and support victims of VAWG to get appropriate care and treatment

• Conduct training need assessment to identify government line offices and project staffs knowledge gap and design appropriate training accordingly.

• Promote and represent the interests of the  VAWGs and PSS  program with regards to all relevant stakeholders;

• Contribute to effective information management on VAWG survivors through the provision of disaggregated data on populations of concern and their problems.

• Contribute to the joint VAWG/Child Protection Working Group.

• Oversee & support the day to day implementation of program  activities  including case management/psychosocial support, follow-up and advocacy to meet the needs of beneficiaries & strengthening community capacity to prevent & respond to incidents of  VAWG.

• Assist mapping, establishment and strengthening of VAWG referral pathways;

• Assist in conducting rapid PSS assessment

• Provide VAWG case management and referrals for comprehensive services. 

• Identify individulals who are traumatized and require PSS service

• Provide PFA for VAWG survivors and others in distress 

• Ensure PSHEA is integrated in project implementation 

• Oversee and monitor Women friendly spaces established.

• Lead community dialogues % of time 20%

   Job Responsibility 3: Monitoring and Supervision 

• Maintain up-to-date data related to PSS in emergency project activities and deliver it to learning designed and measurement manager for data entry and analysis.

• Organizes and facilitates joint participatory monitoring programs with zonal and woreda partners.

• Facilitates/Conducts joint, supportive supervision with Zonal/Woreda /MOH, Women Affairs Bureau and other government staffs from signatory sectors.

• Facilitates and conduct regular review meetings and project review schedules at all woreda levels along with project staff and work with different institutions to create institutional commitment;

• Together with other Project team sets project quality standards and action steps and monitor the performance accordingly;

• Conducts regular supportive supervision to IDPs and host community for  girls groups, boys groups, parents and other      project interventions % of time = 20% 

Job Responsibility 4: Facilitate Learning and Net Working

• Establishes firm and institutionalized working relationship with local government officials, community institutions, IDP Committees and other stake holders;

• Keeps up to date the development in the sectors, including best practices examples in country and ensure ongoing personal development and learning;

• Prepares regular project progress updates at all woredas level and discuss with representatives of the woreda;

• Represents CARE in woreda and zone level meetings, coordination forum on issues related to VAWG in emergency. % of time  =10%

Job Responsibility 5: Reporting, Staff Supervision, Coaching and Team Building:

• Develops appropriate reporting formats together with the head Office monitoring and evaluation officer teams

• Collects, organize and summarize monthly and quarterly performance reports from project officers/empowerment for facilitators.

• Monitor the quality and reliability of the reports collected from project officers;

• Supervises, coach and gives technical backup to Project Officers.

• Conducts performance review and appraisal of the employee under his/her supervision according to the policy of the organization. % of time = 20%

Job Responsibility 6: Perform other duties as assigned. % of Time = 5 %

III.   PROBLEM SOLVING (Thinking Environment)

Levels one and two of problem solving apply to the incumbent. The incumbent involves with daily routine activities, she/he also uses interpolative skills to pick and choose the right solution to address given problems. 

IV.  GENDER EQUALITY

• Be observant of any misbehavior regarding gender and report it to the responsible person.

• Produce sex disaggregated data at HH, community, project, program and organizational level as   appropriate. Uphold gender and diversity values of CARE whenever dealing with staff, communities, and partners.

Job Requirements

V. QUALIFICATIONS (KNOW HOW)

A)    EDUCATION/TRAINING

 Required:

• Degree in psychology, sociology, social work, or related areas of focus from a recognized University.

• NGO experience is a plus

B) EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 3 -5 years of relevant experience with the first degree and 2 years of relevant experience plus post graduate degree

• Experience on working with internally displaced people

C) TECHNICAL SKILLS

Required:

• Language proficiency in written and spoken English;

• Computer proficiency;

• Good communication and report writing skill;

• Fluency in the Local Language where the PSS officer based is mandatory 

• Firm belief in teamwork economic and social needs, conceptual understanding of participatory approach and sustainable development.

D)    COMPETENCIES

Respect, accountability, courage, excellence, building partnerships, stress tolerance, building commitment, coaching, interpersonal skill, operational decision-making, planning and organizing, information monitoring.

How To Apply

If you are interested to be part of our dynamic team, exciting work environment and contribute to CARE Ethiopia’s mission and vision, please send your CV (not more than 3 pages) and cover letter (not more than one page) through THIS LINK.

 Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Make sure you indicate the position title and location on your application letter.

Passionate and dedicated candidates who meet the requirement are strongly encouraged to apply, especially women!

CARE seeks to improve the lives of the most marginalized, particularly women and girls. Our diversity is our strength. We encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

CARE Ethiopia is committed to preventing all unwanted behavior at work. This includes sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and child abuse. We expect everyone who works for us to share this commitment by understanding and working within the CARE Safeguarding Policy and related framework. CARE Ethiopia has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives, or partners.

CARE Ethiopia reserves the right to seek information from job applicants’ current and/or previous employers about incidents of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment the applicant may have been found guilty to have committed or about which an investigation was in the process of being carried out at the time of the termination of the applicant’s employment with that employer.