Geneva Global Ethiopia (GGE) is an International Non-governmental Organization (NGO) dedicated to the education sector, particularly accelerated education programs and Education in Emergencies (EiE). We are currently expanding our team for an upcoming emergency response program supporting Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and host communities in emergency-affected target woredas and schools across the Oromia and Amhara regions of Ethiopia.
We are looking for passionate and committed individuals to fill the following crucial roles. Join us in making a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable communities!
1. Child Protection Program Officer (2 Positions)
- Duty Station: Amhara, Jabitehnan & Dembecha woredas (one for each woreda)
- Employment Status: Full-time
- Reports to: Regional Project Manager
- Salary: As per organization salary scale
- Job Category: Communication, Advocacy, Knowledge Management
- Type of Vacancy: Internal/External
Job Overview:
The Child Protection Program Officer is responsible for coordinating and implementing child protection, including gender-based violence in emergencies (CP-GBViE), interventions in targeted woredas of the Amhara region (West Gojam zone, Jabitehnan & Dembecha woredas). This role ensures program implementation at target kebeles/sites, providing guidance and support to social workers and community case management workers for child protection case management, identification, documentation, family tracing and re-unification (IDFTR), psychosocial support (PSS), and prevention, risk mitigation, and response services addressing GBV. You will also ensure periodic and timely reporting on child protection situations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and submit a work plan for the project period.
- Provide technical and management support for the timely and effective implementation, monitoring, and reporting of emergency child protection programs.
- Offer technical support to the community, social workers, case management workers, and partners (e.g., Woreda Women and Children Affairs Office – WoCSA), ensuring alignment with existing government mechanisms.
- Provide ongoing capacity building for social workers and front-line workers on violence prevention and response, referral pathways, case management, community-based child protection systems, community mobilization, multi-sectoral integration, and psychosocial support.
- Monitor and report on the results of capacity building efforts.
- Implement response activities in line with relevant child protection in emergencies standards (Minimum Standards for CP in Humanitarian Action, IASC Guidelines for Integrating GBV, SoPs on Child Protection Case Management Services in Emergency Response in Ethiopia).
- Deliver child protection response services through multi-sectoral platforms (education, WASH, health, nutrition).
- Support social workers in providing psychological first aid and psychosocial support, focusing on a package of services from safe spaces to community coping mechanisms.
- Regularly collect, analyze, and report data related to woreda-level child protection indicators, including GBV response targets.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting from woreda and kebeles/sites and systematic coordination of appropriate responses with other relevant sectors.
- Coordinate and support the WoCSA-led coordination mechanism for effective emergency child protection interventions.
- Participate in woreda-level child protection and emergency response meetings.
- Undertake information management, including collecting, analyzing, and reporting on child protection in emergencies.
- Monitor the coverage and complementarity of kebele/site level child protection activities and recommend corrective actions.
- Contribute to and facilitate the mainstreaming of child protection in other coordination mechanisms and sectors.
- Facilitate and support donor field visits.
- Perform other relevant tasks as directed by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Education: University degree (B.A) in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Social Anthropology, Community Development, Development Studies, or related fields.
- Experience: At least 2 years of progressively responsible humanitarian and development work experience in child protection and gender-based violence, including in emergencies.
- Extensive work experience relevant to child protection in both emergencies and development.
- Previous experience in child protection program coordination.
- Familiarity and experience working with government counterparts.
- Strong knowledge and experience in establishing child protection coordination architecture, especially at woreda levels, will be an asset.
- Skills: Excellent communication skills in the local language/Amharic/ and English.
- References: Three strong references with complete contact addresses are required.
Required Skills: Communication, Training and Development, Problem Solving.
2. Communication Officer (1 Position)
- Reported to: Program Manager (Country Office)
- Duty Station: Country Office, Addis Ababa
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Salary: As per the organization salary scale
- Job Category: Communication, Advocacy, Knowledge Management
- Type of Vacancy: Internal/External
Job Overview:
The Communication Officer will lead the development and implementation of communication strategies that promote GGE’s mission and achievements under this project. This role involves managing internal and external communications, coordinating visibility efforts, and supporting advocacy activities to raise awareness of education and emergency interventions.
Major Roles and Responsibilities:
- Communication and Public Engagement: Develop and implement communication strategies, produce newsletters, factsheets, blogs, and case studies. Ensure consistent branding and support storytelling efforts with visual content.
- Media and Advocacy: Build and maintain media relationships, draft press releases and social media posts, and organize events, campaigns, and media visits.
- Internal Communication and Knowledge Management: Document best practices, success stories, and lessons learned. Coordinate internal updates and information sharing. Support translation and dissemination of key materials.
- Partnership and Coordination: Work closely with colleagues, partners, consortium members, and government bodies on joint communication and visibility initiatives. Represent GGE in external communication and advocacy forums.
Qualifications:
- Education: First Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Development, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in communication roles, preferably in NGOs or development organizations.
- Skills: Strong writing, editing, and design skills; proficiency in communication tools (Canva, Adobe, MS Office, etc.) and social media management.
- Language: Fluent in English, Amharic, and Afan Oromo.
- Soft Skills: Creative thinker, relationship builder, and strong presentation skills.
- References: Three strong references with complete contact addresses are required.
Required Skills: Communication, Problem Solving.
3. Education in Emergency & Child Protection Program Officer (5 Positions)
- Duty Station:
- Nedjo, West Wollega, Oromia region (1 position)
- Menseibu, West Wollega, Oromia region (1 position)
- Gimbi, West Wollega, Oromia region (1 position)
- Jabitehnan, West Gojam, Amhara region (1 position)
- Dembecha, West Gojam, Amhara region (1 position)
- Reported to: Regional Project Manager
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Salary: As per the organization salary scale
- Job Category: Project Management, Education & Child Protection (Humanitarian Programming)
Job Overview:
GGE is seeking highly qualified Education in Emergency (EiE) and Child Protection (CP) Program Officer/s to take overall responsibility for quality education interventions in emergency crises. You will coordinate and facilitate primary schools from the aforementioned woredas regarding the implementation of program components, including Accelerated Education Program (AEP), Accelerated School Readiness (ASR), Home-Based Instruction (HBI), and gender and disability inclusion issues to ensure better learning outcomes through timely implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
Main Responsibilities:
- Need Assessment: Contribute to the design and execution of rapid assessments of emergency education needs.
- Program Implementation and Monitoring: Ensure quality day-to-day implementation of EiE and CP activities. Conduct regular follow-up and supportive supervision with facilitators and social workers. Support facilitators in effective classroom management and teaching methods. Ensure teaching-learning processes are in place in various learning spaces. Engage parents and local communities in school improvement and child well-being. Work with Parent-Teacher Associations (PTSAs) to ensure child enrollment. Report any child protection concerns.
- Capacity Building: Conduct in-service training for teachers/facilitators based on needs assessments. Capacitate school-based PTSAs and Club members.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Representation: Represent the organization in relevant external meetings at the Woreda and Community level.
- Monitoring, Reporting, and Documentation: Keep records of beneficiaries and track students’ learning performance using the Kobo tool. Communicate weekly with field offices. Draft monthly and quarterly reports. Develop and adhere to project timelines. Execute additional tasks as required.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s in education, educational planning and management, or related fields of study.
- Experience: A minimum of 2 years’ relevant professional experience in humanitarian project implementation, including education in emergency and child protection projects.
- Technical Skills: Knowledge and experience in formal and non-formal education, and experience facilitating teacher training. NGO experience will be an advantage. Experience in emergency projects. Computer literate with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Communication Skills: Fluent in spoken and written English and local languages of the project locations (Amharic and/or Afan Oromo).
- Relationship Building: Ability to build relationships with key government and NGO partners.
- Problem-solving: Ability to identify problems and develop appropriate solutions.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills. Good technical and report-writing skills. Good communication and social skills. Ability to perform activities within a short period.
- References: Three references with complete contact addresses are required.
- Eligibility: Legally authorized to work in Ethiopia. Understand these jobs are based in the specified Woredas of West Wollega, Oromia & West Gojam, Amhara. Fluent in English (intermediate level) and Amharic/Afan Oromo.
Required Skills: Relationship-building, Communication, Problem Solving.
4. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer (1 Position)
- Reported to: Regional Project Manager
- Duty Station: Amhara region, Bahir Dar
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Salary: As per the organization salary scale
- Job Category: Communication, Advocacy, Knowledge Management
- Type of Vacancy: Internal/External
Job Overview:
The M&E Officer will lead the design, implementation, and oversight of robust monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) systems to ensure program effectiveness, accountability, and adaptive management. This role requires hands-on leadership in data collection, analysis, and reporting, focusing on fostering evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement across projects. This position is for an upcoming emergency response program for IDPs and host communities in emergency-affected target woredas and schools of Oromia and Amhara regions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL): Lead the development and execution of MEAL frameworks, annual MEAL plans, and indicator tracking tools. Conduct routine field monitoring visits. Design and manage qualitative/quantitative data collection tools and ensure data quality. Coordinate baseline, midline, and endline evaluations. Analyze program data for insights.
- Reporting and Documentation: Compile and analyze data for timely donor reports and internal updates. Develop dynamic visual tools (5W matrices, dashboards) and maintain a centralized project database. Document success stories, best practices, and lessons learned. Prepare analytical monitoring reports.
- Capacity Building and Technical Support: Train and mentor field staff and partners on MEAL systems, data collection protocols, and digital tools (e.g., Kobo Toolbox, Power BI). Provide ongoing technical guidance.
- Accountability and Feedback Mechanisms: Establish and manage community-based feedback mechanisms (e.g., complaints hotlines) to ensure accountability to affected populations. Address feedback and grievances promptly.
- Collaboration and Coordination: Co-chair project kick-off, review, and closing meetings. Participate in semi-annual learning reviews. Collaborate with government bodies, donors, and partners to align MEAL activities.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years in MEAL roles, preferably in NGO/humanitarian settings. Experience in Education in Emergencies (EiE) or WASH projects is a plus.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SPSS, Power BI), mobile data collection (Kobo Toolbox), and database management.
- Languages: Fluency in English and Amharic (written and spoken).
- Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities.
- References: Three references with complete contact addresses are required.
Required Skills: Teamwork, Communication, Problem Solving.
5. Program Manager (1 Position)
- Reported to: Education Programs Director
- Duty Station: Addis Ababa (with frequent travel to intervention areas)
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Salary: As per the project/organization salary scale
- Job Category: Education, Child Protection, Project Management
Job Overview:
GGE is looking for a Program Manager to lead the day-to-day management and delivery of an integrated WASH and Education in Emergencies (EiE) project. This emergency response aims to address critical humanitarian needs among IDPs and vulnerable host communities in Ethiopia affected by conflict, drought, and other crises. The Program Manager will ensure effective planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of all project activities, maintaining full compliance with donor regulations and national humanitarian priorities. This role requires strong sectoral experience, particularly in EiE and/or WASH, and robust project management and leadership capabilities. You will also represent the project in coordination forums and with key stakeholders, emphasizing accountability to affected populations (AAP), gender equality, inclusion, safeguarding, and protection mainstreaming.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program Leadership & Strategic Oversight: Provide strategic direction and technical leadership in the implementation of integrated WASH, EiE, and protection activities. Lead detailed implementation plan development and ensure timely delivery. Ensure alignment with donor guidelines and humanitarian frameworks.
- Project Management & Coordination: Manage multi-sectoral project teams and ensure effective coordination between WASH, EiE, and protection staff. Facilitate collaboration with local government, clusters, humanitarian platforms, and community stakeholders. Ensure robust planning, procurement, and distribution processes for all project inputs.
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL): Work closely with the MEAL team for data-driven implementation and adaptive management. Oversee regular assessments, baseline/midline/endline evaluations, and post-distribution monitoring. Lead learning reviews and document best practices.
- Compliance and Donor Reporting: Ensure full compliance with donor guidelines and humanitarian standards. Prepare and submit high-quality narrative and financial reports on time. Maintain detailed documentation.
- Team Management and Capacity Building: Lead and supervise project team members in Oromia and Amhara regions, providing coaching and performance management. Promote staff well-being, inclusion, and accountability.
Qualifications:
- Education: Master’s degree in international development, humanitarian affairs, education, public health, or related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in humanitarian program management, including in WASH and/or EiE sectors. Proven experience managing donor-funded or other major donor emergency projects in complex and insecure settings.
- Skills: Strong understanding of IDP protection issues, child safeguarding, gender equality, and disability inclusion. Excellent leadership, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
- Languages: Proficiency in English, Amharic, and Afan Oromo (written and spoken); other local languages are a strong asset.
- References: Three references with complete contact addresses are required.
Required Skills: Adaptability, Communication, Problem Solving.
6. Project Accountant (2 Positions)
- Reports to: Administratively to the Regional Project Manager and Technically to the Finance Officer, Country Office.
- Duty Station: Bahir Dar, Amhara Region (1 position) and West Wellega, Nedjo, Oromia Region (1 position).
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Salary: As per the project/organization salary scale
- Job Category: Finance and Accounting
- Type of Vacancy: External
Job Overview:
GGE is seeking two highly motivated, detail-oriented Project Accountants to join our finance team. You will be responsible for managing financial records, preparing reports, analyzing budgets, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations for our Multi-Sectoral Education in Emergency support program for conflict-affected schoolchildren. These positions require accuracy, integrity, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and reports.
- Systematically record all financial transactions (income, expenses, assets, liabilities).
- Process accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Reconcile bank statements and monitor company financial transactions.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with tax laws and prepare necessary tax filings.
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Maintain general ledger and journal entries.
- Prepare financial documents for auditors.
- Monitor and control GGE internal financials.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance.
- Experience: A minimum of 2 years’ experience as an accountant. NGO experience will be an advantage.
- Skills: Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting. Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Peachtree, ERP systems). Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. High attention to detail and accuracy. Good organizational and time management skills.
- References: Three strong references with complete contact addresses are required.
Required Skills: Communication, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving.
7. Child Protection Referral Focal Person (2 Positions)
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Job Overview:
GGE is seeking two highly motivated Child Protection Referral Focal Persons for its Multi-Sectoral Education in Emergency support program in West Wollega, Oromia. These roles involve designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating referral and child protection programs in emergency contexts, ensuring compliance with humanitarian standards. Key duties include needs assessment, partner coordination, capacity building, technical support to field staff, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities (based on typical roles):
- Design and implement child protection referral pathways in emergency settings.
- Coordinate with internal and external partners for effective case management and referrals.
- Provide technical support and build the capacity of field staff on referral mechanisms.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of referral systems.
- Ensure data collection and reporting on child protection cases are accurate and timely.
- Advocate for the protection needs of conflict-affected children.
Qualifications (based on typical roles and other GGE vacancies):
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field.
- Experience: Relevant experience in child protection, especially in humanitarian or emergency contexts, with a focus on referral mechanisms.
- Skills: Strong understanding of child protection principles and best practices, excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Languages: Fluency in English and Afan Oromo is likely required.
How to Apply:
Please use the specific links provided for each position to submit your application:
Note: For all positions, Geneva Global Ethiopia expects strong references with complete contact addresses to be available.
Deadline : July 28- 2025
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