Officer I, Project-GBV

About ChildFund

ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization that works in 23 countries to connect children with the people, resources and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are.

ChildFund’s Values

ChildFund values a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment where everyone is welcomed and celebrated equally. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission.

ChildFund’s Commitment

ChildFund International has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. ChildFund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace as well as in the communities where it delivers programs and services. ChildFund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal records check and/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded.

About This Role

The GBV Officer is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and reporting on GBV prevention and response activities within the Ethiopia humanitarian Fund project. He/she ensures survivors receive timely support, promoting community awareness, strengthening referral systems, and mainstreaming GBV considerations in the project. The position works closely with communities, local authorities, partner organizations, and protection officers to reduce risks and respond effectively to GBV cases.

Primary Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Project Implementation & Coordination

• Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of GBV prevention and response activities in the project.
• Ensure GBV prevention components are integrated and meet the standard.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify beneficiaries and appropriate protection interventions.
• Monitor the activities of Snr. Community Mobilizers and Volunteers
• Support the communities on GBV prevention activities.
• Participate actively in the GBV Sub-Cluster meetings

2. Stakeholder Engagement & Community Mobilization

• Work closely with local authorities, NGOs, community leaders, and refugee committees to strengthen GBV response
• Organize and facilitate training sessions and awareness campaigns for the community’s members on GBV response, referral, and prevention…
• Represent the project in relevant meetings and forums related to GBV prevention.

3. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Assist in data collection, monitoring, and evaluation to assess project progress.
• Gather feedback from communities and staff to continuously refine and adapt services to evolving needs.
• Document lessons learned, challenges, and best practices to inform future programming.
• Prepare and submit timely reports to the Project coordinator.
• Support the collection of data, assessments, and surveys to evaluate project impact.
• Supervise and support facilitators, and volunteers engaged in GBV prevention activities.

4. Capacity Building & Training

• Support training for community members on GBV prevention methodologies.
• Assist in developing culturally appropriate materials and curricula for the community members in the refugee camp.

5. Compliance & Safeguarding

• Ensure all project activities adhere to protection and safeguarding policies.
• Identify and report any risks or concerns related to safety and well-being.

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Social Work, Development Studies, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3years of experience in protection or humanitarian programs.

Required Competencies

ChildFund’ s Core Competencies

• Teamwork: Supports implementation of team decisions or goals.
• Communication: Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively and with empathy using written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Results orientation: Prioritizes and distributes work to deliver objectives on time and to the highest standard.
• Decision making: Actively seeks input from multiple information sources to evaluate situations and understand the cause of problems.
• Resilience: Demonstrates flexibility in responding to challenges, proactively seeking assistance as required.
• Digital Literacy: Demonstrates basic awareness of technological trends and potential application for their work.

Other Required Competencies

• Knowledge of local languages/Tigrigna is mandatory.
• Experience working in IDP, refugee settings or with vulnerable communities.
• Strong knowledge of protection interventions.
• Experience working with NGOs, UN agencies, or humanitarian organizations.
• Familiarity with the protection Standards frameworks.