Assistant Protection & Inclusion Officer

7 Jul 2026 Assistant Protection & Inclusion Officer at HelpAge Ethiopia

• Assist in implementing protection and inclusion activities according to project work plans. • Support the identification of protection risks and concerns within target communities. • Conduct regular field visits to monitor protection needs and project implementation. • Assist in organizing awareness-raising sessions on protection, safeguarding, gender equality, child protection, and prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH). • Support community-based protection initiatives and strengthen community participation. • Promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities, older persons, women, children, and other vulnerable groups in project activities. • Assist in identifying and addressing barriers to accessing humanitarian services. • Support accessibility assessments of project sites and facilities. • Encourage meaningful participation of marginalized groups in community decision-making. • Identify individuals with protection concerns requiring specialized services. • Provide information on available services and facilitate safe, confidential referrals. • Maintain confidentiality and follow protection principles during all interactions. • Coordinate with service providers and relevant stakeholders to ensure timely referrals. • Bachelor’s degree in social work, Sociology, Psychology, Law, Human Rights, Development Studies, or another relevant social science field. • Minimum 1–2 years of relevant experience in protection, inclusion, community development, or humanitarian programming.