Women’s Protection and Empowerment Assistant

Background:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the
world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods
are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of
their lives. The IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict, and
disaster and the host communities that support them, as well as those who
remain within their homes and communities. We began work in Ethiopia in 2000
and are currently implementing emergency and development programs in health,
water and sanitation, economic recovery and development (ERD), women’s
protection and empowerment, education, child protection, and multi-sectoral
emergency response.
The IRC has a focus on narrowing the gender gap in
humanitarian aid and ensuring that we contribute to gender equality, diversity,
and inclusion in both our programs and operations by working to establish a
context where our clients (including those from ethnic minority groups) enjoy
the same rights and opportunities as well as equal access to services. The IRC
also has a strong commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive culture
where safeguarding is upheld in our workplace and programs. We are determined
to protect our clients and staff from safeguarding violations through
prevention and, where misconduct is alleged, to address it without fear or
favor
Job
Overview:
The position holder handles
implementing community-based child protection program in Deder Town. The
position holder will lead all aspects of the prevention and response activities
of the program that include working with the community, psychosocial support
activities and case management

Duties and Responsibilities
Summary
Statement of Responsibilities:
Assist the team in the
assessment of the living conditions of women and children in the
IDP/Returnee community centers and participate in the development of an
appropriate strategy in addressing their needs.
Facilitate the involvement of
children and women the community (leaders and parents) in women and girls
wellness center and document the progress made.
Support community leaders and
government sector focal persons in the monitoring, verification, and
documentation of GBV cases.
Follow-up the preparation and
implementation of case action plan and conduct home to home visit
including outreach programs.
Carry out data Entry into the
GBVIMS database.
Support the community
wellbeing initiative officers in facilitating and coordinating appropriate
care arrangement, and suitable alternative care system with close
supervision and attention to the individual concerns of   women and girls
Organize and facilitate GBV
awareness session.
Organize and lead
psychosocial support activities at women and girls’ safe space (WGSS)
Work closely with the CWI Officer
in the celebration of international events days and other
awareness-raising sessions.
Participate with partners,
and the team leaders in conducting the Best Interest Assessment to ensure
the needs of women and girls are addressed.
Adhere and fully abide by the
GBV code of conduct.
Shall take any additional
responsibilities as requested by supervisors.
Key
Working Relationships:
The position holder will directly report to the WPE Officer and WPE/CP Sr officer based in Harar with additional oversight from the WPE/CP manager based in Adama.

Safeguarding Responsibilities: –
Promote and actively
participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement,
inclusion, and cohesion in IRC [team/ Harar office]
Foster ongoing learning,
honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote
IRC values and adherence to IRC policies.
Controlling the entrance
and departure of employees, visitors, and vehicles according to protocols

Minimum Qualifications:Requirements
Educational Requirements:
Apply
basic to intermediate level knowledge of procedural and systems to perform
the requirement of the job skills and knowledge typically acquired through
a combination of job-related training, some on-job experience and some
formal education.
2 years
of relevant work experience for diploma holders
University
fresh graduate.
Educational Requirements:
BA/Diploma graduate in Social
Studies

Preferred experience &
skills: 
2 years of relevant work
experience for Diploma holder and 0-year experience for BA holder
Excellent verbal and written
communication skills as well as, an overall ability to be clear and concise in
all communications
Strong organizational and
time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time
Strong analytic problem-solving
skills
Ability to work both
independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional global team structure
Highly proficient in Microsoft
Office suite
Demonstrated ability to work
effectively with stakeholders at all levels
Ability to manage and work
through change in a proactive and positive manner.

Language Skills: 
English,
language speaking and writing capability are mandatory plus local Language
is advantageous (Fluent spoken and written Afan Oromo)