Social Worker (SW)

Tearfund Ethiopia is looking for a social worker (SW) for its Multi Sectoral Response to Conflict Affected Returnees project in Begi Woreda of West Wollega zone in Oromia Region.The job holder will support and guide project implementation at the field level. The Social Worker will be responsible to ensure target communities have access to women and girls safe spaces ( WGSS). The social worker will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the WGSS.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Minimum BSc/BA in the fields of Psychology, Gender Studies, Sociology, Social Anthropology, Social Works,  Social Science,Public Health and related fields.
• Minimum 2 years and above experience in  social works, community services, refugee facilitations, women, & girls friendly space management and case management facilitation, etc
• Experience in training facilitation,
• Experience in managing people in difficult situations.
• Sound understanding and application of SPHERE, Core Humanitarian Standard, and Red Cross Codes of Conduct.
• Experience working at the duty location.

The successful applicant will also have:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to maintain personal integrity and confidentiality.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and skills in working cross-culturally.
• Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Accountability & responsiveness within areas of responsibilities
• Ability to safeguard the well-being of children and adults at risk
• Good computer skills (MS Office, Google Suite)
• Oral and written fluency in English, Afaan Oromo, and Amharic.

Do you have the required skills and experience?

If so, we’d love to hear from you.

This role will be based in Begi district, West Wollega zone, Ethiopia and it requires fluency in local language, therefore Ethiopian nationals will be given preference for this role. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Due to the urgency of the position, applications submitted will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, should there be suitable candidates, the position may be filled before the deadline for applications.

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding.

In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a watch list database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.