Women Protection and Empowerment and Child Protection Assistant
International Rescue Committee (IRC) · Sekota · Apply by 2026-11-11
This role involves implementing community-based GBV prevention and child protection response programs, including case management and psychosocial support in Sekota.
Requirements
- Diploma with 1 year experience or High School with 3 years experience
- Fluency in English and Somali languages
- Experience in counseling or social service provision
- Knowledge of PSEA and Child Protection Guiding Principles
- Ability to work under pressure and travel to insecure sites
- Familiarity with the Somali region
Duties
- Assess living conditions of vulnerable children and women in IDP centers
- Partner with Woreda offices for case management and survivor support
- Facilitate activities in Women and Girls’ Safe Spaces and SHLS
- Organize and lead GBV/CP awareness sessions
- Implement curriculum-based sessions like Girl Shine and SEAL
- Distribute dignity kits and material aid to vulnerable groups
- Monitor and document child protection and GBV cases
- Submit weekly and monthly progress reports to WPE officers
- Assist in celebrating international event days for awareness
- Implement IRC WPE tools and protocols
Skills: Counseling, PSEA, Case management, Psychosocial support, Community mobilization, Reporting, Time management, Interpersonal communication
Apply online via the IRC careers portal link provided