Child Protection & GBV prevention Specialist

Purpose of the position:

The emphasis of this position is coordinating the protection sector interventions, harmonizing different CP/GBV projects implemented across different geographical locations, and facilitating protection mainstreaming services into other sectors. The incumbent is mandated with spearheading the initial assessment of CP and GBV risks in the operational areas of WVE using global methods, standards, and tools and compiling relevant data on the vulnerability of children and women. Regularly attend protection cluster meetings and coordination platforms representing WVE, and summarize periodic reports. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide technical lead to CP/GBV coordinators and project officers in conducting protection risk assessment, detailed activity planning, and monitoring of interventions
• Coordinate effective delivery of individual and group psychological first aid/psychosocial support and mental health services to women and children affected by the conflict to enable them to restore their safety, dignity, and hope.
• Provide technical support for CP/GBV project coordinators designated to each cluster area to ensure effective project implementation
• Closely work with sector specialists and facilitate mainstreaming of protection elements in each sector
• Actively participate in weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly cluster meetings as it applies to representing WVE contribute to visibility and advocacy efforts
• Ensure application of standards, guidelines, and good practices for children and women protection in emergency-related activities
• Regularly prepare periodic reports and updates and send them to WVE's HO

Job Requirements

Qualification required:

• BA degree in social work, sociology, psychology, or other relevant fields.

 Required Professional Experience:

• At least three years of relevant experience in child protection, Gender-based violence, MHPSS, and related areas

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in humanitarian response programming are assets.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement integrated emergency responses including MHPSS, CP, and GBV.
• Awareness or interest in community-based protection mechanisms.
• Direct case management and experience working with children, women, and adolescents is an assets.
• Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in planning and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement integrated emergency responses including MHPSS, CP, and GBV

Working Environment / Conditions:

• Office-based with frequent travel to the project sites

How to Apply

Interested applicants are required to attach a current CV with three references following the link https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Child-protection-and-GBV-Prevention-specialist_R3978?q=Ethiopia

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