Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

For nearly 60 years, CRS has taken the lead in responding to natural and man-made disasters affecting Ethiopia's most vulnerable communities. Moving beyond emergency response, CRS' disaster mitigation and recovery projects in drought and flood-prone areas have rebuilt individual and community assets through non-food aid in the form of agriculture, livestock, health, nutrition, and water and sanitation assistance. CRS's humanitarian work in Ethiopia also provides livelihoods support to farmers and entrepreneurs, promotes gender equality, mobilizes for immunization and mitigates the impact of HIV.

As part of CRS family, you will join the more than 5000 strong and vibrant individuals working globally to accomplish the mission of CRS. CRS/Ethiopia invites you, the qualified candidate, to apply for the following position

Position Title:              Project Officer- Safeguarding Investigator

Required Number:     Two

Duty Station:               Addis Ababa

Employment Term:     Indefinite

Reports to:                   Protection and Safeguarding PM II

Application Deadline:   May 28, 2022

Job Summary:

As a member of protection and safeguarding unit, you will conduct investigations on reported allegations as per CRS safeguarding policy in an efficient and effective manner. You will contribute to the ongoing development of the organization’s capacity to investigate and manage such incidents appropriately. The role will focus mainly on alleged violations of the safeguarding policy (sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, sexual misconduct, bullying, trafficking, etc.) involving staff, program participants and other stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct preliminary data gathering related to complaints received as per guidance received from supervisor.

• Conduct investigations into safeguarding allegations in a manner that considers the safety and security of all involved.

• Identify, collect, and review documentary evidence needed for investigations.
• Develop tools for investigation in advance by working closely with the Ethics unit and safeguarding allegation management advisors.
• Conduct interviews with survivors, and subject of allegations, both in person and remotely, in a survivor-sensitive manner.
• Prepare detailed written investigation reports with recommendations as per CRS investigation procedure.
• Identify and strengthen referral linkages with service providers (medical, legal, psychosocial, etc) to ensure survivors received appropriate supports.
• Apply and promote a strong survivor centered approach to investigations.
• Maintain an accurate record of investigation details and outcomes by ensuring confidentiality.
• Provide training in relation to investigations and safeguarding for CRS staff and partners as may be appropriate.
• Identify and track data on investigations over time to inform learning and make improvements on CRS program/ operational activities.
• Provide any support for the unit as may be requested by the supervisor.