FHI 360 Ethiopia Job Vacancy 2025: Protection Officer

FHI 360 Ethiopia Job Vacancy 2025: Protection Officer

Position: Protection Officer
Location: Negele Borena, Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full Time
Deadline: September 10, 2025
Job ID: Requisition - 2025200507

Organizational Overview

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives through integrated, locally driven solutions. With operations in over 70 countries, FHI 360 brings expertise in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, and technology.

In Ethiopia, FHI 360’s Crisis Response team has been supporting humanitarian emergencies in Tigray, Amhara, Afar, and Somali regions. The program now extends to the Oromia Region (East Borena) in partnership with Pastoralist Concern (PC) to deliver integrated health, nutrition, WASH, and protection services to affected populations.

Job Summary

The Protection Officer will work under the supervision of the Protection Team Leader to coordinate and implement protection activities. The role involves providing technical guidance, supporting GBV case management, building partnerships, and ensuring protection services are delivered effectively to conflict-affected communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments on GBV protection needs and recommend appropriate interventions.
• Support design and monitoring of protection indicators and case management programs.
• Train staff, partners, and community beneficiaries on GBV protection and safeguarding.
• Coordinate with relevant actors to ensure confidential and safe access to services for survivors.
• Lead quarterly review sessions with beneficiaries to improve program delivery.
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of protection activities.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Humanitarian Studies, Social Work, Gender Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Law, Public Administration, Political Science, or related field.
• Experience: 3–5 years in GBV protection, counseling, or gender integration at national or international level.
• Strong knowledge of women’s rights, gender equality, safeguarding, and accountability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database management.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Fluency in English and local language.

Competencies

• Project Management & Time Management
• People Development & Staff Support
• Systems and Process Management
• Problem-solving, cultural sensitivity, and ethical decision-making

Additional Details

• Travel Requirement: 10–25%
• Work Environment: Typical office setting with field travel.
• Technology Used: MS Office 365, SharePoint, Teams/Zoom/Skype, mobile tools.

About FHI 360

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, safeguarding, and a safe workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

For more information, visit: fhi360.org

📌 Application Deadline: September 10, 2025
👉 Apply Now via FHI 360 Careers Portal

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