Categories: Vacancies, May 2026

Officer II, Project

Location: Berhale Town, Ethiopia, Ethiopia

Organization: ChildFund

Deadline: Feb 21, 2025

Job Description

Position title: Officer II Project– Child Protection and Early Childhood Care and Development (ECD) pilot Project
Location: Berhale Town-Afar,
ChildFund Office: Ethiopia
Manager/ Supervisor title: Snr. Project Coordinator
Position type: Full-time fixed term
Work environment: On-site

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

We aspire for every person in our organization—program participants, supporters, staff, and volunteers alike—to feel free, safe, and confident to be themselves. 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 Project Officer- Child Protection and Early Childhood Care and Development (ECD) is the field level project implementation and reporting of LEGO/IRC funded Education in Emergencies (PM-ERM) project.

Primary Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

1. Project Implementation & Coordination

Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of ECD and CFS activities in the refugee camp.
Ensure project activities align with national and international ECD and child protection standards.
Facilitate the maintenance, setup and operation of child-friendly spaces and early learning activities.
Organize and facilitate training on PSS,
Provide training for child-friendly committee members, refugee community workers, and incentive workers on how to run the CFS.
Conduct assessments of existing CFS facilities to identify repair and maintenance needs and follow up the renovations and repairs to ensure the safety and functionality of CFS
Train volunteers from the refugee community to run CFS activities
Monitor the activities of Volunteers and the ECD and CFS services
Support the distribution of ECD materials and resources to caregivers and children.

2. Stakeholder Engagement & Community Mobilization

Work closely with local authorities, NGOs, community leaders, and refugee committees to ensure project buy-in.
Facilitate training sessions and awareness campaigns for parents, caregivers, and community members.
Represent the project in relevant meetings and forums related to child protection and ECD.

3. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

Assist in data collection, monitoring, and evaluation to assess project progress.
Gather feedback from parents, children, 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 ECD and CFS activities.

4. Capacity Building & Training

Support training for caregivers, teachers, and child protection staff on ECD and CFS methodologies.
Assist in developing culturally appropriate materials and curricula for children in the refugee camp.

5. Compliance & Child Safeguarding

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

Required Experience and Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, Social Work, Development Studies, Psychology, or a related field.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in ECD, child protection, education, or humanitarian programs.
Experience working in refugee settings or with vulnerable communities.
Strong knowledge of child-friendly and play-based learning approaches.
Experience working with NGOs, UN agencies, or humanitarian organizations.
Familiarity with the Sphere Standards, INEE Minimum Standards, and child protection frameworks.

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