People in Need is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded on the ideals of humanism, freedom, equality and solidarity. We consider human dignity and freedom to be fundamental values. We believe that people anywhere in the world should have the right to make decisions about their lives and to share the rights expressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Our Profile
The People in Need organization was established in 1992 by a group of Czech war correspondents who were no longer satisfied with merely relaying information about ongoing conflicts and began sending out aid. It gradually became established as a professional humanitarian organization striving to provide aid in troubled regions and support adherence to human rights around the world.
Throughout our over 25 years of its existence, People in Need has become one of the biggest non-profit organizations in Central Europe. In addition to humanitarian aid and human rights, it now also targets education and helps people living in social exclusion.
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 aimed at influencing the attitudes of politicians and the general public in Europe.
In our over 16 years operation in Ethiopia, has focused on projects in five main areas of interest: Education and Social protection, Environment, Livelihood and Agriculture, Water, sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Emergency programs
More information at www.peopleinneed.cz or https://www.clovekvtisni.cz/en/what-we-do/humanitarian-aid-and-development/ethiopiaPIN currently invites applicants for the position of: Safeguarding (SG) and Protection Officer
Reporting to the Human Resources Coordinator and close cooperation with International partnership coordinator, DFID project team, CP Management, Program teams, Procurement, M&E unit and Finance; furthermore, he/she cooperates with HQ safeguarding officer, HQ Safeguarding Task Force and Accountability Manager.
Safeguarding (SG) and Protection Officer responsible for supporting the effective implementation of the PIN key policies: Code of Conduct and Key Policies (in particular Safeguarding Policy, Child Protection Policy and Prevention from Sexual Exploitation and abuse Policy). Provide advice, capacity building and support to PIN and partner staff to ensure that safeguarding and protection measures are built in PIN systems and programming and enable them to proactively identify and mitigate safeguarding risks. Ensure that reported safeguarding and protection concerns are followed up safely and efficiently, in accordance with PIN guidelines.
Safeguarding Capacity development
- Deliver SG training for PIN staff and partners (i.e. refresh trainings for existing staff and partners, induction training for new comers)
- Monitor understanding and implementation of SG policies and procedures and provide tailored training for specific departments and positions where needed (e.g. Safe recruitment for HR officers)
- Follow SG trends and demands from donors that are relevant to the CP and share key findings with responsible people
- Ensure sharing of best SG practices and lessons learned across the projects (e.g. during regular project meetings)
- Manage development and ensure proper dissemination of SG’s supporting materials (e.g. visibility materials, policy printouts)
- Participate in relevant coordination and working groups (e.g. LNGB working group, SG task force managed by HQ) to share best practices, learn about new trends and requirements and cascade learnings internally
Safeguarding procedures and systems
- Identify and utilize opportunities to integrate SG approaches into all aspects of PIN work
- Review and strengthen existing SG systems
- Support safe and timely follow up of SG concerns, in line with the Investigation guidelines, including victim(s)/survivor(s) support and safety
- Facilitate and monitor Service Mapping in cooperation with the relevant departments and its updates
- Update country program Risk Register with safeguarding issues and strive for its proper follow up
- Conduct SG risk assessment - ensure SG parts of mission checklist are updated at least once a year, review progress related to problematic parts quarterly and report it to CP’s management, coordinate improvement plan with other teams in the CP (e.g. MEAL)
- Participate in internal as well as external audits as a country program referral point for SG
- Participate in Corrective Action Plan preparation and implementation at country program level (if applicable)
Protection duties
- Strengthen capacity in field operations on (child) protection programming and support the implementation of protection responses
- Take part in development/ update/ review/ dissemination of protection mainstreaming tools including checklists, messages and guidelines for project partners
- Ensure that sensitive and protection information gathering, sharing and filing are done in accordance and in line with PIN information management SoPs, and that dignity and confidentiality of the information and information sources are respected
- Develop mitigating measures to prevention and response to exploitation, violence and abuse of any kind and gender-based violence (GBV).
- Build referral and support system for the physical and psychosomatic well being of children and vulnerable adults. Also act as referral focal point for internal and external referrals
- Regular attendance in Protection cluster meetings
Leave No Girl Behind (LNGB) Project
All of the above applies, and is further required:
- Coordinate and follow-up on project specific SGAP (LNGB) within PIN and with PIN’s partners, in order to facilitate a level of full (100%) SG compliance
- Ensure proper implementation of SG tools and procedures developed specifically for this project
- Strive for protection of children (including those with disabilities) in line with Child protection policy
- Coordination with CIAI protection focal point
- Any other relevant tasks
- BA degree in social work, psychology, social psychology, Gender studies or other relevant social science fields of study, - Minimum 5 years’ experience in in similar positions i.e child safeguarding, Gender related positions, feedback and response mechanism etc - Experience in child protection/child safeguarding practice; including work with vulnerable children and managing issues. - Strong understanding of CHS,Do No Harm and other relevant global standards - In depth understanding of children’s issues in Ethiopia, demonstrable commitment to Children’s Rights, coordinated care, case management and, child development processes and practices; - Proven experiences in training provision and capacity development - Experience on assisting on development of local procedure, manual, guidance on child safeguarding and feedback and response mechanisms - Excellent communication skills and experience in conducting assessment, monitoring and report writing. - Practical experience in the participation of children on the intervention of program activities. - Ability to manage/handle sensitive cases - Ability to foster and maintain strategic alliances across multiple stakeholders; - Ethical, focused on treating complainants/ community fairly and culturally sensitive - 3 strong references (will be crosschecked)
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