Gender And Child Protection Officer

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With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ 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:

The Project Officer – Gender and Child Officer is responsible for:

• Integrated planning, implementing, and monitoring of the WVE project ‘Empowering faith leaders in the prevention of FGM’
• Mobilizing, catalyzing, and equipping faith leaders and their communities
• Addressing interconnected issues of harmful gender norms, FGM, Child Marriage, and gender-based violence
• Promoting the dignity, rights, and well-being of women, girls, and children
• Supporting case management through strengthening system collaboration

Work Location:

• Afar Region, Dubti Woreda
• Somali Region, Harorys Woreda

Program Implementation & Facilitation:

• Facilitating high-quality CoH Catalyzing and Strategizing Workshops
• Guiding participants through a transformative process
• Creating a safe, respectful, and participatory learning environment
• Facilitating self-audit processes for faith communities
• Providing ongoing follow-up, coaching, and technical support
• Facilitating capacity building training for government sectors and stakeholders
• Organizing large workshops and advocacy events

Partnership, Advocacy & System Strengthening:

• Identifying and maintaining strategic partnerships with local faith institutions
• Ensuring effective links to formal protection services
• Advocating with faith leaders against harmful practices
• Engaging in regional alliances to end child marriage and FGM

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting:

• Providing regular updates to CPP coordinator and HO technical team
• Tracking progress and competency development of faith communities
• Collecting and documenting stories of change and best practices
• Preparing timely and accurate activity and outcome reports
• Ensuring application of standards for the protection of children and women

Required Education, Training, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as social work, sociology, or gender studies
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in integrated programming related to gender equality and child protection
• Proven expertise in facilitating participatory workshops

Additional Skills Requirements:

• Commitment to WV’s vision, mission, and core values
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills
• Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in planning and problem-solving
• Ability to facilitate constructive theological dialogue

Required Language(s):

Effective in written and verbal communication in English; knowledge of local language is advantageous.

Female applicants are highly encouraged.

Safeguarding Commitment:

World Vision is a child-focused organization committed to safeguarding all children and adult beneficiaries. We have zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults.

Disclaimer:

World Vision Ethiopia values transparency and fairness in its recruitment process and does not solicit any money for job applications. Job seekers should be cautious of any ads requiring payment or personal information.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

Skills Required:

• Social / Science / Project / Management / Development