About CST
CST Ethiopia represents the overseas development and humanitarian agencies of the Catholic Church from England and Wales (CAFOD), Scotland (SCIAF), and Ireland (Trócaire) in Ethiopia. The three agencies have over 40 years’ of experience in international development and humanitarian response and are each members of worldwide networks, including Caritas Internationalis. Currently, the three agencies jointly operate a single, integrated country programme in Ethiopia through the legal entity CST Ethiopia. CST Ethiopia works in partnership with local church and non-church organisations, supporting communities in Addis Ababa, Afar, Oromia, SNNPR and Tigray regions.
Currently, CST Ethiopia is implementing a Women Empowerment Programme that focuses on building the capacity of women at individual, household-, and community level both economically and socially. In addition, recently the issue of women’s participation in protection, PSS , and GBV has become a focus of intervention within the Women Empowerment intervention of CST.The Protection Programme Advisor role is responsible to manage the protection activity and is going to provide technical support to CST Ethiopia Partners in the delivery of effective, efficient, and timely Protection services that includes GBV and Child protection. S/he is going to facilitate a capacity building trainings for Partners and other key stakeholders in relation to Protection,PSS and GBV.
CST Ethiopia is implementing a 2021-2025 country strategic plan focused on two programmes – Women’s Empowerment and Resilient Communities, which integrates sustainable livelihoods, humanitarian and other (e.g. peacebuilding) programming.
For the candidate with the required experience and passion for the role, CST Ethiopia offers a competitive package of salary and benefits.
Scope of Role
The Protection Programme Advisor reports to the Women Empowerment Program Manager. The Protection Programme Advisor works closely with the program team in Addis Ababa and Mekelle, Head of Programmes, Regional Humanitarian Coordinator, HQ colleagues, partners and other stakeholders to:
Key Responsibilities
Project Design and Management
Build Capacity of Partners and Key Stakeholders
Partnership and Localization
Financial Management
Represent CST Ethiopia
Other
Team Women Empowerment Programme; CST Programme Team
Travel Overseas: Required
Contract Duration: Fixed Term – 2 years
Location: Addis Ababa with frequent travel to programme areas within Ethiopia
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