Gender and Safeguarding Officer

Job Requirement

Education, Knowledge & Professional Experience

• Bachelor of Arts or Master of Arts Degree in social sciences, Gender and Development studies, social work, humanities, or another related field.
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrable experience in the technical area of gender mainstreaming, community development and safeguarding
• Familiarity with safeguarding standards and principles, international protection frameworks and mechanisms on safeguarding.
• Strong analytical skills related to feedback mechanisms, safeguarding, protection, and similar matters.
• Good communication and report writing skills is crucial.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to develop positive relationships with country and Dublin team members at multiple levels in the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively liaise with all project partners and external stakeholders involved in Vita’s programmes

Duty Station: Vita Country Office in Addis Ababa with frequent field travel as needed

How to Apply

Women applicants are highly encouraged to apply

Application procedure: Those who are interested to apply for the position mentioned above can send their CVs with cover letter written in English to the email address: vita.ethiopia@vita.ie or vita2014jobs@gmail.com or through P.O.Box 10744 Addis Ababa.

The deadline for application will be 10 days from the date of this announcement