Adolescent Girls Programming Officer
Support all aspects of Adolescent Girls programming in Melkadida Field Office.
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Overview
Support all aspects of Adolescent Girls programming in Melkadida Field Office.
You have:
- First degree with 2 years of experience in Social Work, Sociology, Public Health, Women’s Studies, or any other Social science related field. Or diploma with 5 years of experience. 1 years of relevant experience plus post graduate degree.
- NGO experience is a plus
- Related work and field experiences in counseling or social service provision with women and adolescent girls.
- Knowledge of the local language is a must.
- Demonstrated confidence in discussing gender and sexuality issues.
- Able to always maintain GBV and protection principles – including knowledge and practical application of the GBV Guiding Principles and PSEA.
- Familiarity working in the region is an advantage.
Job Description
PROGRAM BACKGROUND:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. IRC has been working in Ethiopia since 1999 and is implementing integrated, community-managed programs aimed at improving the quality of lives and recover of livelihood of disaster-affected population’s through promoting individual participation, strengthening institutions and emergency response.
Job Overview:
The Adolescent Girls Programming Officer will be primarily responsible for supporting all aspects of Adolescent Girls programming in Melkadida Field Office. In addition she will be responsible to supports a project designed to equip adolescent girls in Heloweyn and Bur Amino refugee camp with the skills and experiences necessary to make healthy, strategic life choices as well as promote the safety, prevention of and response to violence against adolescent girls.
Key responsibilities
- Participate in assessments and contribute to the overall intervention strategy based on feedback received from girls throughout the AG programming. - Strictly adhere to GBV guiding principle while engaging with AG and their parents/care givers; - Supervise and capacitate mentors formally and informally to provide quality life skill sessions through training, daily mentoring, weekly meeting, and applying regular knowledge and skills assessment tools; - In collaboration with implementing partners and community leaders, develop a selection criterion of adolescent girls to engage them in life skill curriculum sessions. - Support in contextualization and adaptation of Girl Shine Curriculum into the local community context. - Conduct Adolescent Girls Programming related capacity building trainings for mentors, community leaders, implementing partners and parents/care givers. - Directly engage with adolescent girls and parents as required, and work with mentors to ensure the quality of the program; - Coordinate with CWI response Officer when there is a need to provide case management service for adolescent girls; - Develop monthly and weekly activity plans for mentors. - Monitor supply and logistical needs of AG safe space and ensure adherence to all relevant IRC logistic policies; - Build a relationship with all relevant GBV program stakeholders, community leaders, and parents/care givers in the camp and local community to encourage greater communication, collaboration and coordination; - Participate in monitoring and evaluation activities including in assessments and surveys.
Qualifications
- First degree with 2 years of experience in Social Work, Sociology, Public Health, Women’s Studies, or any other Social science related field. Or diploma with 5 years of experience. 1 years of relevant experience plus post graduate degree. - NGO experience is a plus. - Related work and field experiences in counseling or social service provision with women and adolescent girls. - Knowledge of the local language is a must - Demonstrated confidence in discussing gender and sexuality issues. - Able to always maintain GBV and protection principles – including knowledge and practical application of the GBV Guiding Principles and PSEA. - Familiarity working in the region is an advantage.
Skilled required
- Basic supervisory/managerial skills - Technical and report writing skills - Computer literate (ability to use MS office, word, excel, and outlook email applications very well) . - Females are highly encouraged to apply .
Potential interview questions
| Can you provide an example of how you have supported adolescent girls in making healthy life choices? | This question assesses your experience and methods in empowering adolescent girls. | Share specific instances where you implemented programs or guidance that positively impacted girls' decisions. |
| How do you approach discussions on sensitive topics like gender and sexuality? | The interviewer seeks to understand your comfort level and communication skills in discussing these issues. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to build rapport and trust with adolescent girls and their families? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to adapt a program based on community feedback. What was the outcome? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your experience in training and mentoring others? Can you provide an example? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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