CP-GBV Program Officer (5 Positions)

Job Description

Vacancy: Internal/External

Job Title: Child Protection & Gender-Based Violence (CP-GBV) Program Officer

Reports to: Zonal Programme Coordinator

Duty Station: Meneti Shasha, Beru, Segen Zuria, Bena Tsemay, and Dasench districts

Employee condition: Contract for One Year with the possibility of renewal

Number of positions: 5 (one each for the listed districts)

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Project-Based

Position Summary

The CP-GBV Program Officer will be responsible for the effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of child protection and gender-based violence (GBV) interventions in emergency settings. Working in close collaboration with the Woreda Women and Children Affairs Office (WoWCA), social workers, and community actors, the officer will ensure high-quality delivery of services aligned with national and international child protection and GBV standards.

Key Responsibilities

Program Planning and Implementation

• Develop and submit a detailed work plan for the duration of employment.
• Lead and support the implementation of child protection and GBV components in emergency response programs.
• Ensure alignment of activities with government mechanisms and integrate child protection within multi-sector responses (health, WASH, nutrition, and education).

Technical Support and Capacity Building

• Provide ongoing technical and management support to woreda and kebele-level program staff, social workers, and frontline workers.
• Facilitate training and capacity building on child protection, GBV response and prevention, referral pathways, case management, psychosocial support, and community mobilization.
• Monitor the impact of capacity-building interventions and report on progress.

Service Delivery and Coordination

• Oversee delivery of CP/GBV services including Psychological First Aid (PFA) and psychosocial support through child-friendly and safe spaces.
• Ensure the effective coordination of CP/GBV response efforts at woreda level in collaboration with WoWCA.
• Participate in and contribute to woreda-level coordination meetings and share updates with the Zonal Program Coordinator.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Regularly collect, analyze, and report data on CP/GBV interventions, including 5Ws/4Ws.
• Submit weekly and monthly reports from assigned woredas and kebeles using standard formats.
• Ensure timely reporting of achievements, challenges, and recommendations for program improvement.
• Monitor the coverage, quality, and gaps of CP/GBV activities and recommend corrective actions where needed.

Information Management and Communication

• Facilitate information exchange and joint mapping with other sectors for effective child protection mainstreaming.
• Document success stories, lessons learned, and best practices for knowledge sharing and donor reporting.

Representation and Visibility

• Facilitate and provide support for donor or partner field visits to emergency response locations.
• Represent the organization in CP/GBV forums and coordination platforms at the woreda level.

Other Duties

• Carry out other duties as assigned by the Zonal Program Coordinator in support of the Child Protection and GBV emergency response program.

Safeguarding and PSEA

Imagine1day has zero tolerance for violations of Child and Adult Safeguarding, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, and the Code of Conduct. In the process of recruitment, selection, and appointment, Imagine1day implements a range of procedures and actions, including Criminal Background Checks/ International vetting/Certificates of good conduct to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded and abuse is prevented.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Gender Studies, Child Protection, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in child protection, GBV programming, or humanitarian response, preferably in emergency settings and NGOs.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of CPiE and GBViE principles, including relevant national and international guidelines and frameworks (e.g., Minimum Standards for CPiE, IASC GBV Guidelines).
• Skills:
  • Strong facilitation, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
  • Report writing and data analysis.
  • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

Languages

• Fluency in English and the local language of the duty station is required.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their application letter and updated CV with relevant credentials by July 30, 2025 through the below link:

https://forms.gle/2QQBXthwyNVbvXub8

📍 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Imagine1day is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from qualified women, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups.