Categories: Vacancies, October 2026

Social Worker

Locations: Kersa, Harargeh, Ethiopia

Organization: World Vision International

Deadline: July 2, 2025

Job Description

Employee Contract Type:

Local – Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Required Professional Experience

20% Assist the project officer in situational assessment, operational planning, implementation and monitoring of the IDP activities
30% Provide individual and group psychological first aid/psycho-social support to children and women affected by the conflict to enable them to restore their safety, dignity and hope.
20% Facilitate consultation and discussions with beneficiary populations, making sure they are involved in needs assessment, delivery of protection/assistance and development/implementation of durable solutions.
20% Closely work with local authorities and relevant government sector (women and children affairs, education, social affairs, schools etc) to facilitate recovery and reiteration of the affected population
10% Coordinate and manage the establishment of child friendly spaces in collaboration with school, local authorities, and faith leaders

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional Experience

At least one-year relevant experience in child protection and related areas,
Knowledge and experience on Gender Based Violence programming an asset. Knowledge of and ability to implement integrated CP responses, including Gender Based Violence.
Awareness of or interest in community-based protection mechanisms in emergency context.
Direct case management and experience working with children and adolescents is an asset.
Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in planning and problem solving

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

University degree in social work, sociology, psychology, child protection, public health and relevant fields of social sciences.

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World Vision is a child-focused organization that is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adult beneficiaries and has zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only.