Child Protection & Gender Based Violence Prevention Officer at World Vision

World Vision

Position: Child Protection & Gender Based Violence Prevention Officer

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Contract

Place of Work: Dembia - Ethiopia

Posted date: 1 month ago

Deadline: Submition date is over

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience the fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Major Responsibilities

• Compiling and analyzing data, and related information on overall IDP, returnees, and humanitarian crisis in the target area, with a specific focus on child protection/GBV, and preparing written inputs accordingly to inform effective program planning, development, and management.
• Undertakes regular protection service delivery for vulnerable women, girls, and children to recover from the traumatized experiences caused by conflict and forced displacement.
• Collect information; identify problems and constraints to ensure effective project delivery. Participate in meetings with relevant coordination forums, local authorities, other actors, and donors to discuss and represent WVE’s work.
• Facilitate training for various community groups on relevant topics of child protection and gender-based violence sector in partnership with civil society and government actors.
• Monitor, analyze, and evaluate project results to ensure achievement of objectives and take corrective action when necessary... Ensure application of standards, guidelines, and good practices for children and women protection in emergency-related activities

Required Professional Experience

• A minimum of three years experience in child protection, Gender-based violence, and related areas, program/project development, and management in an emergency context are required.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing child protection and GBV training for a variety of stakeholders.
• Direct case management and experience working with children, women, and adolescents is an asset. Knowledge and experience in Gender-Based Violence programming including prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) and assets.

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

• University degree in Social work, Sociology, Psychology, Public health, and relevant fields of social sciences.
• Extensive training in the fields of CP/GBV, psycho-social well-being, case management, and application of international technical guidelines and standards in Child Protection and GBV.

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Knowledge and skills of and ability to implement integrated CP responses, including Gender Based Violence. Awareness of or interest in community-based protection mechanisms.

World Vision is a child-focused organization that is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adult beneficiaries and has zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them.

Disclaimer: World Vision Ethiopia is a reputable organization that values transparency and fairness in its recruitment process and does not solicit any money for any job application. We encourage all job seekers to be cautious of any job ads that require payment or personal information upfront. If you have any questions or concerns about our job ads or recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only