Protection Officer Opportunity

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Protection team leader, the Protection Officer will:

• Perform day-to-day activities
• Work across various departments
• Collaborate with other Sector Specialists to oversee Protection activities
• Provide basic technical support and guidance to staff and partners in the region

Accountabilities

• Conducting robust analysis of GBV Protection constraints within the target beneficiary population
• Establishing and growing relationships with FHI 360's Protection partners in Ethiopia
• Ensuring that GBV Protection considerations are fully integrated into program design and activities
• Supporting in designing indicators for assessing progress with GBV Protection and GBV Case Management programs
• Conducting periodic GBV Protection and Case Management evaluations
• Designing and conducting training for FHI 360 staff, implementation partners, and beneficiaries
• Coordinating with a range of actors to ensure safe and confidential services for survivors of GBV
• Conducting quarterly activity review sessions with beneficiaries

Applied Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with database management software and online search tools
• Development of scope of work and deliverables for partners
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of political, contextual, and ethical issues
• Articulate and professional communication skills
• Basic working knowledge of technical support for research studies
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Problem-solving skills and ability to implement corrective action
• Fluency in English

Competencies

• Project Management - Accurately scopes out tasks and manages resources efficiently.
• People Management - Facilitates professional development and monitors progress.
• Creating and Managing Systems and Processes - Recognizes the need for standardization and optimizes task efficiency.

Problem Solving & Impact

• Work on problems of moderate scope requiring analysis
• Exercise judgment within defined procedures
• Build rapport with internal and external staff

Supervision Given/Received

The Protection Officer:

• Has no supervisory responsibility
• Receives general instructions on routine work
• Typically reports to the Protection Coordinator

Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in: Humanitarian Studies, Social Work, Gender Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Law, Public Administration, Political Sciences, Related discipline
• 3-5 years in GBV Protection and Counseling or Gender integration
• Experience in women's rights and Gender Equality issues
• Solid understanding of safeguarding and accountability
• Fluency in local language and excellent English skills

Typical Office Environment

• Spend long hours looking at a computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer/Laptop
• Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams)
• Cell phone/mobile technology
• Standard office equipment

Travel Requirements:

10% - 25%

Skills Required:

• Hr / Public / Admin
• Legal / Law
• Political / Science / Ir
• Social / Science / Project / Management / Development