Protection Team Leader

🌍 FHI 360 Ethiopia Job Vacancy 2025: Protection Team Leader

Position: Protection Team Leader
Location: Negele Borena, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Type of Employment: Full-time
Application Deadline: September 10, 2025

📌 Organizational Overview

FHI 360 is a leading nonprofit human development organization working in more than 70 countries worldwide. We provide integrated, locally driven solutions in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, gender, and humanitarian response.

In Ethiopia, FHI 360 has been responding to humanitarian emergencies across Tigray, Amhara, Afar, and Somali regions. We are now expanding our operations to the Oromia Region (Negele Borena) in partnership with Pastoralist Concern (PC) to deliver life-saving protection, health, nutrition, and WASH services.

📌 Position Overview

The Protection Team Leader will oversee day-to-day protection and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response activities under the ISH-E III project in Oromia Region. Working closely with the Protection Coordinator, the Team Leader will manage staff, strengthen referral pathways, and ensure high-quality service delivery for survivors and vulnerable groups.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of GBV prevention and response activities.
• Conduct assessments and mapping of protection risks and services.
• Strengthen case management and referral systems.
• Support community-based prevention and awareness strategies.
• Organize capacity-building trainings for staff and service providers.
• Compile and submit accurate monthly and quarterly reports.
• Coordinate with NGOs, UN agencies, and government stakeholders.
• Mentor and support protection staff with principles of self-care.
• Manage work plans, budgets, and procurement in compliance with donor regulations.
• Ensure adherence to FHI 360’s Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies.

🎓 Educational & Experience Requirements

• BA degree in Gender, Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, GBV, Law, or related fields.
• MA/MSc preferred.
• 6 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 3 years with a postgraduate degree in GBV/Gender-focused projects (preferably in emergencies).
• Experience working with conflict-affected or displaced communities.
• Previous experience with NGOs/INGOs is mandatory.
• Strong supervisory, coordination, and report writing skills.
• Proficiency in English and local languages of the region.
• Computer literacy (Office 365, SharePoint, Teams, Zoom, etc.).

✈️ Travel Requirement

• Up to 50% field travel, including Somali and Amhara regions.

✅ Why Join FHI 360?

• Be part of a global humanitarian network.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Work with a diverse team committed to protection and human rights.

📅 How to Apply

Interested applicants should apply online via FHI 360’s Career Portal before the closing date: September 10, 2025.

🔗 Apply Here on FHI 360 Careers

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