Project Officer at Omo’s Morningstar Children (OMC)

• Position: Project Officer
• Sex: Female Candidates only
• Position Type: Officer
• Duration: One year, with possibility for extension
• Salary: As per the organizational Scale
• Reference: Jinka Main office
• Deadline: 29/08/2025

Background

Omo’s Morningstar Children (OMC) is a nonprofit and non-government organization (NGO) supporting school education for pastoralists’ children, strengthening health and nutritional practices (HTPs) and gender imbalance in such communities.

The majority of South Omo’s children are semi pastoralists who experience high rates of child marriage and extremely vulnerable to recurrent droughts, which leads to malnutrition, limited access to education, and limited access to health services, especially for women and children. In addition, a number of humanitarian programs are implemented in the area (HTP) even though they are not fully integrated.

Job Purpose:

The Project Officer – SGBV will be responsible for the day-to-day management, implementation, and monitoring of SGBV-related activities. The position involves working closely with community members, implementing partners, and other key stakeholders to ensure that the project’s objectives are met, with a strong focus on the rights and dignity of survivors.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

Project Planning and Implementation:

• Oversee the implementation of SGBV project activities, ensuring alignment with program objectives, donor requirements, and SGBV standards.
• Support community mobilization for SGBV prevention and response, and for capacity-building activities.
• Ensure timely and regular project reporting and data implementation.

Case Management and Survivor Support:

• Provide support to case workers and ensure survivors receive timely and appropriate services, including psychosocial support, legal aid, and medical care.
• Ensure case management processes and ensure confidentiality, ethical standards, and quality of services.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Ensure regular monitoring of project activities and outputs.
• Prepare and report on data related to SGBV projects, program effectiveness, and lessons learned.

Capacity Building:

• Organize training sessions and workshops for local partners, community-based organizations, and relevant stakeholders.

Coordination and Partnerships:

• Foster strong working relationships with local government authorities, NGOs, UN agencies, and other key stakeholders in SGBV response and prevention.
• Ensure effective coordination between sectors and organizations to enhance integrated services related to SGBV.

Advocacy and Awareness Raising:

• Advocate for community awareness on SGBV issues and rights.
• Engage with community leaders, stakeholders, and relevant forums.

Qualifications (Know How)

Education/Training

• BSc/Degree in Public Health.

Experience

• 4 years of relevant work experience.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in proposal development, operational planning, and budget planning.
• Proficiency in standard office software package.
• Good interpersonal communication skills and ability to effectively liaise with government, community leaders, and beneficiaries.
• Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, sensitivity to HIV/AIDS, and contextual understanding of participatory approaches.
• NGO experience is an asset for the competition.

Language:

• Excellent proficiency in Amharic and English.
• Knowledge and experience of local languages are advantageous.