Deadline: Ongoing
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking to fill the role of Community Well-being Initiative (CWI) Response Officer.
IRC is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development non-governmental organisation.
Responsibilities
- Conduct training on gender-based violence (GBV) response and prevention to government and non-government service providers based on the needs of field sites
- Provide psychological first aid to GBV survivors
- Provide technical support on GBV-case management and counseling
- Support the implementation and monitoring and evaluation of project activities
- In collaboration with the CP service providers, hold community awareness-raising activities on GBV concerns
- Work on monthly and progress reports
- Develop CWI communication materials (brochures, leaflets) as needed
- Establish community groups and build their capacity on GBV response and prevention
- Establish good partnerships with different actors, including schools, and provide technical support
- Conduct monthly BVA reviews and make appropriate recommendations to CWI manager and CWI Addis Ababa team as needed
- Support in prevention programme activity design of community outreach and engagement strategies to strengthen the protective environment for women and girls and maximise the community impact including engaging men and boys
- Participate in monitoring and evaluation, assessment and survey activities
- Assist with all aspects of project implementation in the region and provide operational support, including facilitating procurement requests and following up on PR tracking
- Coordinate and organise CWI workshops and training
- Prepare terms of reference, facilitate procurement requests, and ensure timely implementation
Requirements
- First degree or diploma in Social Work, Sociology, Public Health, Women’s Studies, or a related field
- Five years of relevant experience for diploma holders, two years for first degree holders, and one year for postgraduate degree holders
- NGO experience will be a plus
- Related work and field experience in counseling or social service provision
- Demonstrated confidence in discussing intimate gender and sexuality issues
- Ability to maintain GBV and protection principles at all times including knowledge and practical application of the GBV guiding principles and PSEA
- Familiarity working in the region will be a plus
To apply and for more information, click here.
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