Job Title: Community Facilitator

Department:  Programme

Reporting to: Programme Manager

Contract Type: Short Term for a period of two months. 

Main Purpose: 

The Community Facilitator (CF) supports community-level implementation of activities aimed at preventing human trafficking, modern slavery, and violence against children. The CF works with women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Cluster Level Associations (CLAs), community leaders, and woreda structures to promote awareness, strengthen protection systems, and build community ownership.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

A. SHG Support

• Support the establishment and facilitation of SHGs.
• Follow up on SHG progress and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with HFJ safeguarding policies.

B. Community Engagement & Behavior Change

• Facilitate awareness sessions on child protection, parenting and trafficking.
• Organize community discussions and forums.

C. Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

•  Work with government frontline workers and community leaders.
•  Maintain communication with community partners.

D. Documentation, Reporting & MEAL Support

•  Maintain accurate SHG records.
• Submit weekly and monthly updates.
• Participate in supervision sessions.

E. General & Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Adhere to HFJ safeguarding, code of conduct, and protection policies.
• Report safeguarding concerns immediately.
• Perform other duties assigned by the PgM.

F. Safeguarding & Ethical Conduct

• Commitment to HFJ safeguarding and ethical behavior standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and report any concerns.

Education:

• Grade 12 completed or above.

Experience:

• Minimum 1-year experience in community engagement working with an international NGO.
• SHG or community facilitation experience.

Skills:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic digital literacy for photos and reporting.

Application Instructions

Hope for Justice Ethiopia kindly invites qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Community Facilitator.

To apply, please submit your application letter and CV as a single PDF or Word document. Ensure the subject line of your email clearly states Community Facilitator: Applications should be sent to: hr.admin.et@hopeforjustice.org

In your application, kindly include the following:

• Your expected monthly basic salary in ETB
• Your notice period

Please be advised that, due to the anticipated high volume of applications, Hope for Justice reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline. Hope for Justice promotes diversity in the workplace. Regardless of age, marital status, ethnicity, sex, color, country of origin and religion.  Hope for Justice evaluates all applicants solely based on their merits.

HFJ has zero tolerance for safeguarding violations. Protection from all forms of abuse is everyone’s responsibility, and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct. All staff must ensure that they understand and act following this clause.

Successful candidates will be asked to bring a Certificate of Good Conduct from the Crime Investigation Bureau.

Please write the position title Community Facilitator the subject line.

Female Applicants are encouraged to apply

Closing Date: July 21, 2026

       Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for assessment. Job Requirements "Grade 12 completed or above and minimum 1-year experience in community engagement working with an international NGO" How to Apply Interested applicants can submit their CV and relevant documents through the provided e-mail