Child Protection and Accountability Coordinator

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People in Need is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded on the ideals of humanity, freedom, equality and solidarity.

People in Need was established in 1992 by a group of Czech war correspondents, journalists and activists and has grown to become one of the largest non-profit organization in Central and Eastern Europe.

Throughout our 30 years of existence, People in Need continues to engage in humanitarian aid, development cooperation, education and social inclusion.

We have been operating in Ethiopia since 2003, working in Five regions; Oromia, Central Ethiopia, South Ethiopia, Sidama and Tigray in different multi sectoral projects in the areas of development and emergency response.

People in Need, from the very start of its operations in Ethiopia, has focused on projects in five main areas of interest: Education, Agriculture, Climate and Environment, Water and Social protection.

We are part of Alliance 2015, ( a strategic network of seven European non-governmental organizations engaged in humanitarian aid and development projects. This collaboration increases effectiveness, both in working in the target countries and in campaigns change to advocacy aimed at influencing the attitudes and policies of politicians and general public opinion and awareness in Europe.

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PIN would like to invite energetic, disciplined, responsible Child Protection and Accountability Coordinator applicant to work under Emergency department

• Length of Contract: until December 31,2025
• Number required: 1 (one)
• Salary: 589 USD
• Place of Work: – Based in Addis Ababa with frequent field travel.
• Reports to: Consortium Lead

Job Summary:

The Child Protection and Accountability Specialist (CPAS) is responsible for supporting People in Need (PIN) Ethiopia Education in Emergencies (EiE) and Protection-focused emergency response. This includes providing technical guidance, capacity development, and oversight to PIN’s team and EiE Consortium Partners to ensure that project interventions do not expose children to harm and actively contribute to their safety, dignity, and well-being.

CPAS also contributes to ensure that child protection is effectively mainstreamed across all programmes and sectors implemented by PIN Ethiopia Country Programme.

Responsibilities: 

Capacity Development

• Design and deliver training, coaching, and awareness sessions for PIN staff and project partners on child protection mainstreaming principles and practices.
• Build the capacity of sector teams to identify and mitigate child protection risks in their programming.
• Ensure all staff understand and can apply PIN policies relevant to child protection mainstreaming, including the Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Programme and Technical Support

• Work with sectoral and cross-sectoral teams to ensure child protection is considered in all phases of the project cycle.
• Ensure feedback mechanisms are age-appropriate and child-friendly, and that children have access to safe and confidential reporting channels.
• Monitor and support the implementation of child safeguarding measures at field level, including in recruitment, partner engagement, and community interactions.
• Identify and address potential or existing child protection risks within project activities and support staff to implement corrective measures.
• In cooperation with PIN’s Technical Advisor on Protection and GESI support the Consortium Partners in setting up area-specific Child Protection Referral system, including regular service mapping and capacity development of all stakeholders such as members of Parent Teacher Student Associations (PTSA), Community-based Child Protection Committees (CBCPC), relevant local governmental actors, school representatives, teachers and Accelerated Education Programme (AEP) facilitators.
• Lead the process of establishing EiE Project level Child Protection and Referral Technical Working Groups that provides guidance and set standards for child protection activities throughout the project.

Coordination

• Represent PIN in relevant child protection coordination fora, working groups, and inter-agency initiatives
• Collaborate with child protection actors, national systems, and community structures to enhance referral pathways and safe access to services for children

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

• Support the development and integration of child protection mainstreaming-related indicators into project logical frameworks and MEAL frameworks
• Monitor implementation of child protection mainstreaming commitments and document lessons learned, challenges, and achievements
• Closely coordinate with EiE project CFRM to ensure that all reported cases are handled in line with the Child Protection Minimum Standards.

ACCOUNCOUNTABILITY AND SAFEGUARDING including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH)

• Carry out the duties in accordance with the PIN Code of Conduct and Key policies.
• Participate in training and awareness raising (CoC and KP, Safeguarding…).
• Implement Safeguarding measures throughout the project cycle including a risk analysis related to SEAH and Child protection for each project and develop a mitigation plan accordingly.
• Ensure that his/her team members attend training and awareness sessions and carry out the duties in accordance with PIN Code of Conduct and Key policies.
• Ensure that due diligence and/or capacity assessments of partners include an assessment of partners’ implementation of key safeguarding and risk policies/ procedure including the prevention of SEAH.
• Create and maintain a fulfilling and protective environment.
• General obligations and responsibilities
• The Employee is obligated not to purvey any information concerning any of PIN activities to outsiders (including former PIN employees, who may no more be informed about current process in PIN).
• PIN is a relief and development organization whose aim is to help and assist needy people. The Employee’s position within the institution requires contacts with outside; he or she therefore conveys a certain image of the PIN. PIN expects its Employees to behave in appropriate manners at all times and in all places. All members of staff should ensure their attitudes correspond to PIN principles, both during and after working hours.
• The Employee takes over the responsibility for all entrusted material or cash. The Employee is obligated to cover all damages or losses caused by his carelessness. The Agreement of Liability of Assets has been signed separately.

General obligations and responsibilities

The Employee is obligated not to purvey any information concerning any of PIN activities to outsiders (including former PIN employees, who may no more be informed about current process in PIN).

PIN is a relief and development organization whose aim is to help and assist needy people. The Employee’s position within the institution requires contacts with outside; he or she therefore conveys a certain image of the PIN. PIN expects its Employees to behave in appropriate manners at all times and in all places. All members of staff should ensure their attitudes correspond to PIN principles, both during and after working hours.

The Employee takes over the responsibility for all entrusted material or cash. The Employee is obligated to cover all damages or losses caused by his carelessness. The Agreement of Liability of Assets has been signed separately.

PIN is a relief and development organization whose aim is to help and assist needy people. The Employee’s position within the institution requires contacts with outside; he or she therefore conveys a certain image of the PIN. PIN expects its Employees to behave in appropriate manners at all times and in all places. All members of staff should ensure their attitudes correspond to PIN principles, both during and after working hours.

The Employee takes over the responsibility for all entrusted material or cash. The Employee is obligated to cover all damages or losses caused by his carelessness. The Agreement of Liability of Assets has been signed separately.

Benefit

• Standard work schedule of 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday
• Per diems for working and Accommodation outside of the duty office depending on the location
• Transport Allowance
• Bank loan facilities
• 20 days of paid annual and after 5 years of work an extra paid day for every year
• Extra days of paid leaves for selected holidays
• Medical insurance, including spouse and children
• Accident insurance for all injuries during work time based on the law
• Pension contribution of 11 % from PIN
• Paternity leave of extra 2 paid days above the mandatory 3 days
• Maternity leave according to the law and extra financial motherhood support
• Monthly mobile phone hybrid tariff
• PIN supports fast career growth and internal mobility
• International environment with opportunities to learn from other PIN’s country programs
• Extensive Capacity Building program, both internal and external trainings, including the Induction training
• Internal online learning opportunities, such as access to PIN’s e-learning platform and webinars
• Annual staff retreat
• Friendly and fair work environment with small collective where everyone knows each other

Job Requirement

• Minimum 3 years for MA and 5 years for BA of experience in child protection in humanitarian settings, including mainstreaming or safeguarding roles.
• Education Background in BA or MA in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, International Development, Law, Human Rights and Related Social sciences
• Minimum 3 years of experience in child protection in humanitarian settings, including mainstreaming or safeguarding roles.
• Strong understanding of child protection principles, the Child Protection Minimum Standards, and international legal frameworks related to children’s rights.
• Experience in delivering training, providing technical support, and capacity-building initiatives.
• Proven experience conducting protection risk assessments and supporting integration of protection measures across sectors.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams.
• Understanding of data protection and ethical standards in working with children and communities.
• Ability to manage sensitive information confidentially and with integrity.
• Fluency in Amharic, Afan Oromo and English language
• Comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible with working hours and able to handle pressure well
• Strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail
• Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel)

 

How to Apply

Interested applicants for the position should send their CV and Cover letter as soon as possible via the following APPLICATION FORM until August 06/2025.

• People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need engages /is in contact with. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need code of conduct and key policies (available at:  People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note: PIN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). 

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.