Background of the Organisation: CIAI – CIAI, Italian Association for Aid to Children (CIAI) is an Italian NGO established in Italy in 1968. In Ethiopia CIAI has been first registered in 2003, and has been re-registered under the Agency for CSOs n°1123 of May 14th 2019 (Civil Society Organizations Proclamation n°1113/2019). Since its recognition in Ethiopia, CIAI has been closely working with governmental and non-governmental partners in order to upgrade their capacities to foster the wellbeing of vulnerable and disadvantaged children. In its projects CIAI strives to guarantee the access to quality education and protection services through direct support to children, families, communities and local authorities. CIAI always works in close relation with communities and local authorities to foster ownership and create a sustainable safe and conducive environment for children in the Country. CIAI is currently working in Addis Ababa, Tigray Regional State, Oromia Regional State and Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Regional State.
CIAI is a Child safe organization and is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children. The selected candidate will be asked to adhere to CIAI standards and principles, and sign the CIAI Child Safeguarding and Protection Policy and other key policies. During the selection process CIAI will request to provide references and criminal record.
Level of Contact with Children: Medium-high (contact with children and young people when carrying out training, monitoring visits and research).
Sector: Child Protection
ONG: CIAI – Italian Association for Aid to Children
Donor: Department for International Development (DFID), UK
Fund: Girls’ Education Challenge – Leave No Girl Behind (GEC-LNGB)
Project: CHANGE: Improving Access to Education in Ethiopia for Most Marginalized Girls (“CHANGE project”)
Collaboration Starting date: Immediately
Length of contract: 12 months with possibility of extension.
Location: Addis Ababa/Hawassa. Frequent travels in other regions are foreseen.
Background of the Project:
The CHANGE project lasts five years (from November 2018 to October 2023) reaching out-of-school adolescent girls from four selected Ethiopian regions: Afar (Awsi), Oromia (Borana), SNNPR (Gedeo) and Amhara (South Wollo). The project will address the underlying barrier that prevents girls from leading healthy, safe, and educated lives.
Leading Organisation is PIN-People in Need; project partners are CIAI-Italian Association for Aid to Children, CWW-Concern Worldwide, Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation, and Welthungerhilfe.
CIAI is the technical partner in the child protection field.
Summary of the Position:
This is a key position within CIAI Ethiopia, demanding significant experience, professional maturity and balance, creativity, vision and commitment.
The Protection Officer will be responsible for:
The Protection Officer will interact with other stakeholders such as local authorities, public structures, local leaders and other Organizations working in the areas.
The Protection Officer reports to the Protection Manager in Addis Ababa.
Work Environment:
The Protection Officer will work in CIAI Coordination Office in Addis Ababa as well as in Hawassa (PIN office). The project foresees frequent travels to the other regions.
Minimum Qualifications and skills:
Other qualifications and skills desired