Help Generation (HG) is a non-profit, women-led local Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (Certificate No. 4459), HG maintains a strong regional presence across six regions of Ethiopia, namely Tigray, Amhara, Oromia, Southern Ethiopia, Afar, and Addis Ababa. Our core mission focuses on Protection, Education, Livelihood Development, and Humanitarian Emergency Response. Currently, with funding from UNICEF, HG is implementing the GBV (Gender-Based Violence) and CP (Child Protection) Preparedness and Response Plan in the North Regions. This project addresses the conflict and drought crisis across five woredas in Afar Zone 2 and 4: Dalol, Koneba, Megale, Yallo, and Erebti. HG is now becoming fully operational in Yallo, Erebti, and Megalle Weredas, and we are seeking dedicated employees to join our mission in these locations.
\nJob Summary
\nThe Social Worker is responsible for providing survivor-centered Gender-Based Violence prevention and response services(Support) under the Gender-Based Violence and CP (Child Protection) Preparedness and Response Plan in the North Regions in three woreda of Afar Zones, namely Yallo, Megalle, and Erebti Weredas, Working under the supervision of the GBV prevention and Response Officer, he\/she contributes to community-based GBV prevention activities, supports awareness raising and behavior change initiatives, and ensures accurate and confidential documentation and reporting of activities and cases.
\nIII. Duties and Responsibilities
\nGBV Case Management and Survivor Support<\/p>\n
Identify and safely receive GBV survivors using survivor-centered, rights-based, and ethical approaches.
\nProvide survivor-centered support, including psychosocial first aid and referrals to health, legal, protection, and livelihood services.
\nFacilitate timely and appropriate referrals to health, legal, protection, shelter, and livelihood services in line with established referral pathways.
\nFollow up on cases, with informed consent, to ensure continuity and quality of services.<\/p>\n
Community Engagement and GBV Prevention<\/p>\n
Facilitate community dialogues, sensitization sessions, youth initiatives, and outreach events to promote GBV awareness and prevention.
\nSupport community-based activities including VESA groups, Anti-HTP committees, and other local structures.
\nEngage community leaders, women\u2019s groups, youth, and other community structures to strengthen GBV prevention efforts.<\/p>\n
C. Project Implementation Support<\/p>\n
Support implementation of project activities according to approved work plans and schedules.
\nAssist in organizing trainings, workshops, community events, and advocacy activities.
\nSupport distribution and use of IEC materials at the community level.
\nSupport the technical implementation of advocacy, awareness, and outreach activities.<\/p>\n
D. Monitoring, Reporting, and Documentation<\/p>\n
Collect, compile, and submit accurate field-level data on activities and survivor support to the Project Officer.
\nPrepare weekly and monthly activity summaries as required.
\nContribute to the documentation of good practices, lessons learned, success stories, and challenges in line with ethical and confidentiality standards.
\nSupport monitoring visits and evaluations of ongoing project activities<\/p>\n
E. Coordination and Professional Conduct<\/p>\n
Coordinate with local service providers, community-based organizations, and relevant government offices at the community level.
\nParticipate in local GBV coordination meetings and forums as assigned.
\nUphold safeguarding policies, confidentiality, and code of conduct at all times.
\nPerform other related duties as assigned by the Project Officer.<\/p>\n
IV. Accountability<\/p>\n
Supervision: Reports to the GBV Prevention and Response Officer.
\nData and Information: Responsible for accurate, timely, and confidential handling of GBV case and activity data.
\nAssets: Responsible for the proper use and care of assigned project materials and equipment.<\/p>\n
About You<\/p>\n
1. Professional Qualifications<\/p>\n
Minimum: A Bachelor\u2019s degree in Social Work, Gender Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, or related social sciences.
\nDesirable: Additional training in GBV case management, psychosocial support, or protection programming.<\/p>\n
2. Relevant Experience
\n Required Skills:<\/p>\n
Practical knowledge of survivor-centered approaches and referral mechanisms.
\nStrong community facilitation and interpersonal skills.
\nThe ability to handle sensitive cases with high confidentiality and professionalism.<\/p>\n
Desirable Assets and Language:<\/p>\n
Direct experience working with vulnerable women and girls.<\/p>\n
Language
\nEnglish and Local Languages (Afar) are mandatory
\n3. Length of Experience<\/p>\n
Minimal: At least 2\u20133 years in GBV, protection, social work, or humanitarian\/development programming.<\/p>\n
Essential: Two (2) to three (3) years of direct experience with vulnerable populations is considered essential for this role.
\n4. Key Skills
\n Core Competencies: Excellent communication, counseling, and interpersonal abilities.<\/p>\n
Strong commitment to ethical standards and women\u2019s rights.
\nEmpathy, cultural sensitivity, and reliability.<\/p>\n
Technical & Field Skills:<\/p>\n
Proficiency in community documentation and basic computer use (Word, Excel, email).
\nAbility to work effectively in field settings and team environments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"Help Generation","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[11],"job-categories":[],"job-types":[12],"class_list":{"0":"post-2204","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-publish","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-ethiopia","7":"job-type-full-time"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/2204","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2204"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=2204"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=2204"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=2204"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}