Gender Based Violence and Protection Officer

at CARE Ethiopia
Location Amhara, Ethiopia
Date Posted February 26, 2020
Category Business Development
Facility Management
Social Sciences
Job Type Full-time
Base Salary 81600
Currency ETB

Description

I. JOB SUMMARY:

GBV-Protection officer position is responsible to provide coordination and supervision for effective implementation of the project objective at ground level. S/he will be also responsible to directly provide technical and professional support for the staff working under her/his supervision.

II. RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

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;
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.
Facilitate the supply and administration of logistical needs; Dignity kits and other supplies for the project implementation.
Ensure that need based emergency GBV service providers are available, discussions and dialogues are conducted for/among IDPs
Work with local authorities and support victims of GBV 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 GBV/PSEA program with regards to all relevant stakeholders;
Contribute to effective information management on SGBV survivors through the provision of disaggregated data on populations of concern and their problems.
Contribute to the joint SGBV/ Child Protection Working Group.
Coordinate and monitor the overall implementation of GBV program activities in Central Gondar Zone (3 woredas) based on their established indicators, including collating and analyzing data and information for reporting;
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 GBV;
Assist mapping, establishment and strengthening of GBV referral pathways;
Job Responsibility 4: Monitoring and Supervision

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
Job Responsibility 5: Facilitate Learning and Net Working

Facilitate capacity building trainings and workshops for local government officials and service providers;
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 GBV in emergency.
Job Responsibility 6: Reporting, Staff Supervision, Coaching and Team Building:

Develops appropriate reporting formats together with the Filed Office monitoring and evaluation officer and LDM manager
Collects, organize and summarize monthly and quarterly performance reports from project officers/empowerment for facilitators.
Job Requirements

IV. QUALIFICATIONS (KNOW HOW)

A) EDUCATION/TRAINING

Required: BA degree in Gender, psychology, sociology, social work, or related areas of focus

Desired: Master’s in related field

B) EXPERIENCE:

5 years’ experience in NGO setting
Experience on implementing or leading Sexual and reproductive health and/or Gender focused projects in emergency
Experience on working with internally displaced people

Applying Instructions

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 page) and cover letter (not more than one page) using one of the following options:

Directly apply through Ethiojobs: www.ethiojobs.net
Send your application by e-mail to: ETH.JobsHR@care.org
Send your application through P.O. Box 4710 addressed to CARE Ethiopia, HR Unit, Addis Ababa
Apply in person to one of CARE Ethiopia Offices in Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, Borena, Hawassa,
Semera, Chiro, Debre Tabor, Dilla and Filtu
Please clearly write the position you are applying ‘Gender Based Violence Protection Officer-Gonder’ on the subject line of your email or envelope. Your application will be automatically disqualified if you failed to do so.

Please DO NOT SUBMIT copies of transcripts, academic degrees or recommendation letters with the application. You will provide them upon request.

Due to the large volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Passionate and dedicated candidates who meet the job requirements are strongly encouraged to apply especially women.

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