About the Job
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Opportunities Industrialization Centers – Ethiopia (OIC-E) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Title: Protection Officer
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Duration: One (1) year with possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance
Reports to: Program Manager
Organization: Opportunities Industrialization Centers – Ethiopia (OIC-E)
Position Summary:
OIC-E is seeking an experienced Senior Protection Officer to lead protection programming in Addis Ababa. The post holder will take technical and operational responsibility for protection case management, psychosocial support, the OIC-E temporary shelter, and family tracing and reunification for unaccompanied and separated children.
The Senior Protection Officer provides technical oversight and case supervision to OIC-E’s Social Worker and Psychologist, maintains case management standards and safeguarding practice, and represents OIC-E in protection coordination forums and in technical discussions with donors and partner agencies. The ideal candidate combines strong case management expertise with the judgement needed to handle high-risk protection cases and the coordination skills to work across government, development partners, and civil society actors.
Key Responsibilities:
Protection Programming and Case Management:
Lead the delivery of protection case management in Addis Ababa, including assessment, case planning, referral, follow-up, review and case closure.
Maintain and apply standard operating procedures, consent forms, case files and confidentiality protocols in line with national standards and donor guidance.
Oversee the operation of the OIC-E temporary shelter for individuals facing immediate protection risks and for children awaiting reunification.
Ensure protection data is collected, stored and reported in line with data protection and confidentiality requirements.
Family Tracing and Reunification:
Oversee child protection case management for unaccompanied and separated children, including best interest assessments and individual care plans.
Direct family tracing through national, regional, and cross-border mechanisms, in coordination with government and non-governmental partners.
Authorize reunification decisions and ensure safe handover, reintegration support and post-reunification follow-up at three and six months.
Technical Oversight and Capacity Building:
Provide technical oversight and regular case supervision to the Social Worker and Psychologist, including caseload allocation and review of case decisions.
Promote a safe and confidential working environment and ensure all team members understand and apply OIC-E’s safeguarding and PSEA commitments.
Coordination, Monitoring and Reporting:
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Represent OIC-E in protection coordination forums, child protection sub-cluster and multi-sectoral referral meetings.
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual protection reports and trend analysis for OIC-E management and donors.
Contribute to OIC-E’s feedback and complaints response mechanism and to quarterly review and reflection sessions.
About You
About You
Education and Experience
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Law, Sociology, Development Studies or a related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience; or a Bachelor’s Degree in the same fields with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading protection or child protection case management in a humanitarian or development setting, including supervision of case workers.
- Practical experience of family tracing and reunification, best interest assessment and the Ethiopian child protection case management framework.
- Experience working with migrants, returnees, refugees or other people on the move is a strong advantage.
Skills and Competencies
- Sound knowledge of protection principles, PSEA, safeguarding and confidential data handling.
- Strong judgement in managing high-risk cases and making defensible decisions under pressure.
- Proven coordination and representation skills with government, international development organizations, and civil society actors.
- Clear written and spoken English and Amharic; a further language spoken along the Eastern Route is an advantage.
- Competent in case management tools, reporting systems and standard office software.
Requirement Skill
Psychology, Law, Sociology, Development Studies