JOB OPPORTUNITY

Job title:           Protection Officer

Location:          Amhara ( Argoba)

Reports to: Woreda Project Manager

Number of Posts: 01 (One)

Closing date:    September 26, 2022,

Background 

GOAL is a humanitarian and non-governmental organization that has been working in Ethiopia for over 30 years, towards ensuring the poorest and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental rights of life, including but not limited to adequate shelter, food, water and sanitation, healthcare and education. The Rural Urban Development Programme focuses on Health, Water and sanitation, Livelihoods and Agriculture with cross cutting issues in gender, Child protection, environment protection and HIV/AIDS, in Borena and West Hararghe Programme Offices. Rural and Urban Development Programme, the ChildSPACE Programme works with ‘of the street’ children and youth working and living on the street by focusing on the strengths of children and young people; and through partnership building, collaboration and networking with various stake holders, the programme supports diverse community structures and initiatives through approaches that are Strength, Street and Partnership and Networking focused. The ChildSPACE programme is delivered by GOAL and directly by local partners in Addis Ababa and Hawassa. The Humanitarian Response Programme focuses on nutrition intervention activities, working with the Ministry of Health to monitor the nutrition, health and Economic and food security status within its current intervention areas in Oromia, Amhara, SNNPR, Somali, and Tigray Region, as well as in refugees’ settings, in Gambella and Afar Regions.

General Description of the Role:

Protection Officer is responsible conducting protection monitoring in the context of internal displacement which will involve collecting, verifying and analyzing information in order to identify violations of rights and protection threats and risks encountered by IDPs, returnees and host communities for the purpose of informing effective responses. The position holder is also responsible to design and implement responses for the social, psychological and emotional development of IDPs, returnees and host communities.

Description of Functional Relation Ships of the role, if any

•          Develop detailed work plan and implement the project activities as specified in the work plan.

•          Establish and lead protection monitoring team for protection monitoring and response in the intervention area.

•          Conduct daily/weekly protection monitoring through standard checklists and tools and prepare and submit periodic reports to supervisor.

•          Collect, verify and analyze protection monitoring information in order to identify violations of rights and protection threats and risks encountered by IDPs, returnees and host communities.

•          Establish and maintain coordination with a governmental focal point (liaison) in each woreda with IDP populations, including returnees e.g BoWCA, DPPB, Woreda administration;

•          Familiarize with existing referral pathways or where necessary establish referral pathways in the woredas of operation and refer identified cases in need of protection response.

•          In accordance with GOAL Ethiopia’s policies support orientation on complaints and feedback mechanism (accountability to affected populations).

•          assist and guide evidence-based action by relevant regional, zonal and woreda level actors to ensure the full respect and protection of the rights of IDPs and returnees.

•          Organize trainings on referral pathways and PSEA for woreda and kebele level officials as well as NGO staff in the woreda of operation.

•          Maintain positive relations with local implementing actors, local authorities and other local stakeholders through information sharing and coordination.

•          Initiate, attend and conduct local level protection cluster meetings.

•          Prepare and submit regular reporting to Senior Partnership and Protection Advisor,  Senior PSS Officer, woreda/zonal level Programme Coordinator and other relevant bodies on weekly/monthly basis.

•          Monitor and follow up timely and quality implementation of all activities.

•          With the support of Senior Partnership and Protection Advisor, advocate for child protection, PSEA and GBV issues in the field office and through coordination mechanisms.

•          Demonstrate ethical and professional practice including respect of participant confidentiality and point of view, GOAL’s Safeguarding Policies (Child Protection, PSEA, Code of conduct and other policies).

•          Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

REMUNERATION and BENEFITS:

·         GOAL will pay a competitive basic salary based on the salary grading with addition benefits.

·         A chance to develop tangible experience.

·         Being part of a team who continue to make a real difference to the lives of the most vulnerable people. 

COMMITMENTS:

GOAL’s recruitment procedure is fair and transparent which is also in line with the organization’s commitment to its integrity, honesty and culture. GOAL is committed to ensure that, its performance complies with the terms and conditions of relevant agreements, applicable laws & regulations. Hence, pre-employment background checks will be conducted, and employees are required to read, understand, sign and implement different polices including safeguarding and child protection policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and abuse policy, sexual harassment policy, code of conducts and any other policy, rules and regulation of the organization.

GOAL Ethiopia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety of people who involves in its work and demands all staff exhibit the highest commitment. GOAL Ethiopia will verify skills and commitment of the candidate in the assessment process and perform Background reference check.

Job Requirements

·         BA degree in Psychology, Counseling, sociology or social work, at least 3 years of experience in the same/similar role in another organization or association;

·         Demonstrated technical expertise in protection monitoring and responses for IDPs, returnees and host communities;

·         Experience in working with women, children, specific needs groups and case management programs;

·         Expertise in Psychosocial support, child protection & GBV protection principles desirable;

Key qualities, Skills and Competences:

·         Good organizational skills and capacity to work independently, if necessary and/or required;

·         Integrity, professionalism and expertise in processing reports and questionnaires;

·         Ability to understand the cultural context of the community, local language, and use that culture as an input for community mobilization;

·         Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels;

·         Ability to perform duties with minimum or no supervisions;

·         Good computer skills,

·         Immediate availability

Desirable quality, skill, and competence

·         Have good understanding and hands on experience on mobile health and nutrition projects.

·         Familiarity to the local culture.

·         Passionate, strongly dedicated and highly committed to work for the improvement of the poor community.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply using THIS LINK

GOAL strongly encourages female candidates to apply! 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview and exam.

Shortlisted candidates will need to submit other supporting documents upon request at later stage.

GOAL is not able to contribute towards any costs incurred by candidates during the recruitment process.