International Rescue Committee - IRC Adolescent Girls Programming Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
International Rescue Committee - IRC Adolescent Girls Programming Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Job DescriptionScopeThe Adolescent Girls Programming Officer is directly supervised by the CWI manager.
The Officer will be based in Helaweyn refugee camp and is responsible to support to all aspects of Adolescent Girls programming in Melkadida field office refugee sites (Bura-Amino and Helaweyn refugee camps).
Job Purpose
The Adolescent Girls Programming Officer supports a project designed to equip adolescent girls in field office refugee sites with the skills and experiences necessary to make healthy, strategic life choices as well as promote the safety, prevention of and response to violence against adolescent girls.
Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in assessments, and contribute to the overall intervention strategy based on feedback received from girls throughout the AG programming;
Strictly adhere to GBV guiding principle while engaging with AG and their parents/care givers;
Supervise and capacitate mentors formally and informally to provide quality life skill sessions through training, daily mentoring, weekly meeting, and applying regular knowledge and skills assessment tools;
In collaboration with implementing partners and community leaders, develop a selection criteria of adolescent girls to engage them in life skill curriculum sessions;
Support in contextualization and adaptation of Girl Shine Curriculum into the local refugee community context;
Conduct Adolescent Girls Programming related capacity building trainings for mentors, community leaders, implementing partners and parents/care givers;
Directly
engage with adolescent girls and parents as required, and work with mentors to ensure the quality of the program;
Coordinate with ARRA when there is a need to provide case management service for adolescent girls;
Develop monthly and weekly activity plans for mentors;
Monitor supply and logistical needs of AG safe space and ensure adherence to all relevant IRC logistic policies;
Build a relationship with all relevant GBV program stakeholders, community leaders, and parents/care givers in the camp and local community to encourage greater communication, collaboration and coordination;
Work closely with local actors particularly with schools, ARRA, health and legal actors to strengthen coordination; and
Participate in monitoring and evaluation activities including in assessments and surveys.
Job Requirements
BA in Psychology, Social Work or related Social Science fields;
Three years/Two years of professional work experience for BA and MA subsequently
Related work and field experiences in social service provision with women and girls;
Able to maintain protection principle at all times;
Ability to communicate in English language;
Ability to use MS office, excel, email and PowerPoint applications very well;
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; and
Able to organize, maintain composure and prioritize work under pressure, able to coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to details.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; International Rescue Committee - IRC Adolescent Girls Programming Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
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