Roving Protection Coordinator- Ethiopia

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have a Master’s degree (MA or LLM) in Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law, or related subjects (desirable) and Minimum BA in the relevant field (Social Science, Psychology, Social Work, human rights, international humanitarian law, or other related fields related to social development and humanitarian work or any other related areas that can bring added value to the job?

Do you have a minimum of 7+ years of relevant working experience in protection-related sectors, preferably within an INGO or UN?

Do you have a demonstrable understanding of the gender dynamics of protection work and the ability to implement protection activities with a strong emphasis on the gendered aspects of conflict, violence, and abuse?

If the answer is yes, then would like to hear from you>

The Role

We are looking for a Roving Protection Coordinator is to ensure the proper and effective implementation of all protection-related activities and services of the emergency response for the Tigray crisis. The aim is to protecting and promoting the safety, dignity, and rights of the affected people in the affected areas.

What we are looking for

The Roving Protection Coordinator position will require to be an exceptional, dedicated, and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs with the following qualification and competencies:

• Master’s degree (MA or LLM) in Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law or related subjects (desirable) and Minimum BA in the relevant field (Social Science, Psychology, Social Work, human rights, international humanitarian law or other related fields related to social development and humanitarian work or any other related areas that can bring added value to the job
• Minimum of 7+ years of relevant working experience in protection-related sectors, preferably within an INGO or UN.
• Strong theoretical, technical and practical background on protection and Strong skills in networking with partners and donor liaison
• Able to gather and critically analyze data, gaps, and trends related to Protection issues
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage efficiently multiple priorities, deadlines, and tasks
• Solid time-management skills, resourcefulness, and attention to details
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage efficiently multiple priorities, deadlines, and tasks and proven training skills and capacities in developing training
• Demonstrable understanding of the gender dynamics of protection work and ability to implement protection activities with a strong emphasis on the gendered aspects of conflict, violence, and abuse;
• Proven ability to work creatively, innovatively, and effectively with limited direct supervision.
• Proven experience as a team worker and demonstrably co-operate with members of the teams.
• Familiar with and abide by the NGO/Red Cross Code of Conduct, the People in Aid Code, CHS, and sphere principles
• Experience working with partners;

We offer

This role will give you an opportunity to act as a key contributor to our work of supporting those most in need. You will also have a chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and internationally-focused environment and we offer fair pay and competitive benefits package.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply 

As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile through www.ethiojobs.net or using Oxfam internal /External application portal https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/or https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/13981/description on or before 12th February 2021.

Your application will be shortlisted based on your CV and your responses to the above questions. You need not comment on your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Due to the urgency of the post, this advert will close before the deadline if a suitable candidate is identified.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

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