# GBV and Child Protection Assistant Officer

**Company**: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
**Location**: Addis Ababa
**Experience**: entry
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Social Care
**Industry**: Non-Profit

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## Description

The GBV and Child Protection Assistant Officer will be responsible for implementing community-based GBV prevention and response and child protection programs in the project implementation area.

Key responsibilities include:

- Collaborating with the Woreda Office for Women and Children on GBV and child protection case management

- Implementing and monitoring GBV prevention and response activities

- Conducting child protection awareness sessions

- Managing the distribution of dignity kits and material support for UASC, orphans, vulnerable children, and GBV survivors

- Leading all aspects of the child protection and GBV prevention and response activities of the program

The position requires:

- Diploma in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Nursing, Education, Women's Studies with 1 year of related work experience

- High school certificate with 3 years of experience in GBV and social work

- Related work and field experiences in counseling or social service provision with women and children

- Demonstrated confidence in discussing GBV, child protection risks, intimate partner violence and sexuality issues

- Strong organizational, interpersonal, coordination, and diplomatic skills required

Benefits include:

- Opportunities for professional growth and development

- Collaborative and dynamic work environment

IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer and encourages female candidates to apply.

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## Skills

### Required
- Social Work
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Nursing
- Education
- Women's Studies
- GBV prevention
- Child protection
- Case management
- Community outreach

### Nice to have
- English
- Somali
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Time-management skills

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