Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Samaritan’s Purse is privileged to be part of the humanitarian effort in Ethiopia and legally registered as foreign charity to work in Ethiopia since October 08, 2018.
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Job Summary
The main responsibilities of the position holder will be implementing standardized GBV prevention interventions aimed at reducing GBV risks and addressing the deeper causes associated with those risks through community engagement, identification , outreach and awareness raising activities and response domains that includes the full range of services provided to survivors of GBV in order to improve their well-being and help them deal with the incident, including case management and mitigate further GBV risks. As survivors of gender-based violence tend to have multiple needs, the GBV prevention and response Officer will encourage smooth communication, collaboration and coordination among partners from the protection, health, legal, and psychosocial sectors committed to reducing the incidence of violence against women through established referral pathways.
Key Responsibilities
Skills Required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Demonstrated sensitivity in diverse, cross-cultural settings.
2. Knowledge of Sphere and established international protection and GBV standards, methodology and tools
3. Attention to detail, anticipation and follow up are core values of the job function.
4. Possesses strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
5. Must be a self-starter and internally driven to success and hard work.
6. Possesses strong cross-cultural communication skills, both written and verbal.
7. Must be a humble team player
8. Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
9. Willingness to travel in and out of the field.
10. Must have analytical and report writing skills.
11. High level of integrity and stewardship
12. Committed to the SP values and ethics
13. Proficient in making clinical decisions in the care of the patient population serving.
Education / Experience Needed
· Bachelor of Arts or Science in Social Science, Public Health, Humanities or other related field, desirable
· Counseling and training experience, including at least two years of experience counseling survivors of abuse or violence
· Clear understanding of gender, human rights, and issues surrounding violence against women and girls
· Demonstrated understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients
· Knowledge and experience with community outreach and mobilization
· Experience facilitating trainings and workshops and mentoring others
· Positive and professional attitude, including ability to lead and work well in a team setting
· Strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail
· Computer literate, including Microsoft Word and Excel
Language
· Amharic, required
· English, required
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands will be dependent upon situation and event.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
o Travelling
o Work in a security context that is fluid
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