Child Protection Officer

BACKGROUND:

• • IRC is a humanitarian NGO providing relief, rehabilitation, and development support in over 30 countries.
  • Started work in Ethiopia in 2000, currently assisting Ethiopians and refugees in six regions.
  • Implements programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery, education, and more.

Job Overview:

• • CP Officers based in Gota-Biki, Dolo-Bay, and Hargele woreda will supervise and manage the child protection program.
  • Coordinate services in the camp and provide technical support to CP staff.
  • Ensure holistic program implementation following standards and procedures.
  • Mentor and build technical capacities of CP team.
• Major Responsibilities:
  • Program Planning Development and Implementation:
    • Conduct situational assessments and data analysis.
    • Contribute to CP strategy development and revision.
    • Implement CP program, case management, and psychosocial support interventions.
    • Coordinate services for unaccompanied/separated children.
    • Design effective community mobilization and awareness strategies.
    • Organize psychosocial support activities at Safe Healing and Learning Space (SHLS).
    • Establish appropriate care systems and community-based protection mechanisms.
    • Provide training to staff, partners, caregivers, and community leaders.
  • Program Liaison, Coordination, and Networking:
    • Maintain communication and working relationships with partners.
    • Represent the program in meetings and collaborate with stakeholders.
    • Coordinate child protection working groups and awareness campaigns.
    • Collaborate with other program officers to integrate programs.
    • Ensure accountability and sound internal controls.
    • Mentor and support child protection staff.
  • Monitoring and Evaluation:
    • Participate in program review meetings.
    • Ensure accurate and up-to-date information for effective program implementation.
    • Prepare progress and donor reports.

Job Requirements:

• • Education: University Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Social Science.
  • Preferred experience: NGO experience, capacity building, mentoring, technical writing.
  • Key Working Relationships: Reports to Senior CP Officer, oversight from CP Manager and Addis Ababa-based Child Protection team.
  • Language Skills: Fluent in English, local language is a plus.

How to Apply:

• • Apply through the IRC Online recruitment website. https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/job/req49571/Child-Protection-Officer
  • Include 3 references.
  • Only shortlisted applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be contacted.
  • Females are encouraged to apply.
• Professional Standards:
  • IRC adheres to its Way – Standards for Professional Conduct, including integrity, service, and accountability.
  • Enforces policies on beneficiary protection, child safeguarding, anti-workplace harassment, fiscal integrity, anti-retaliation, and combating trafficking.
• Gender Equality:
  • IRC aims to narrow the gender gap in leadership positions and offers supportive benefits.
• Equal Opportunity Employer:
  • IRC considers all applicants on merit without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, marital or disability status.

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Deadline: Mar 4, 2024