Officer II, Project Full Time

About ChildFund

ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization that works in 23 countries to connect children with the people, resources and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are.

ChildFund’s Values
We aspire for every person in our organization—program participants, supporters, staff, and volunteers alike—to feel free, safe, and confident to be themselves. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission.

ChildFund’s Commitment
ChildFund International has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. ChildFund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace as well as in the communities where it delivers programs and services. ChildFund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal records check and/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded.

About This Role
The Project Officer- Child Protection and Early Childhood Care and Development (ECD) is the field level project implementation and reporting of LEGO/IRC funded Education in Emergencies (PM-ERM) project.

Primary Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

1. Project Implementation & Coordination

• Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of ECD and CFS activities in the refugee camp.
• Ensure project activities align with national and international ECD and child protection standards.
• Facilitate the maintenance, setup and operation of child-friendly spaces and early learning activities.
• Organize and facilitate training on PSS,
• Provide training for child-friendly committee members, refugee community workers, and incentive workers on how to run the CFS.
• Conduct assessments of existing CFS facilities to identify repair and maintenance needs and follow up the renovations and repairs to ensure the safety and functionality of CFS
• Train volunteers from the refugee community to run CFS activities
• Monitor the activities of Volunteers and the ECD and CFS services
• Support the distribution of ECD materials and resources to caregivers and children.

2. Stakeholder Engagement & Community Mobilization

• Work closely with local authorities, NGOs, community leaders, and refugee committees to ensure project buy-in.
• Facilitate training sessions and awareness campaigns for parents, caregivers, and community members.
• Represent the project in relevant meetings and forums related to child protection and ECD.

3. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Assist in data collection, monitoring, and evaluation to assess project progress.
• Gather feedback from parents, children, and staff to continuously refine and adapt services to evolving needs.
• Document lessons learned, challenges, and best practices to inform future programming.
• Prepare and submit timely reports to the Project coordinator.
• Support the collection of data, assessments, and surveys to evaluate project impact.
• Supervise and support facilitators, and volunteers engaged in ECD and CFS activities.

4. Capacity Building & Training

• Support training for caregivers, teachers, and child protection staff on ECD and CFS methodologies.
• Assist in developing culturally appropriate materials and curricula for children in the refugee camp.

5. Compliance & Child Safeguarding

• Ensure all project activities adhere to child protection and safeguarding policies.
• Identify and report any risks or concerns related to child safety and well-being.

Position title: Officer II Project– Child Protection and Early Childhood Care and Development (ECD) pilot Project
Location: Berhale Town-Afar,
ChildFund Office: Ethiopia
Manager/ Supervisor title: Snr. Project Coordinator
Position type: Full-time fixed term
Work environment: On-site

Employment Type Full Time (Fixed Term)
Childfund Work Location Berhale Town-Afar, Ethiopia
Childfund Division Global Impact
ChildFund Department Country Management

For more information- please use the following link Job Details: Officer II, Project

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Social Work, Development Studies, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in ECD, child protection, education, or humanitarian programs.
• Experience working in refugee settings or with vulnerable communities.
• Strong knowledge of child-friendly and play-based learning approaches.
• Experience working with NGOs, UN agencies, or humanitarian organizations.
• Familiarity with the Sphere Standards, INEE Minimum Standards, and child protection frameworks.

Required Competencies
ChildFund’s Core Competencies

• Teamwork: Supports implementation of team decisions or goals.
• Communication: Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively and with empathy using written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Results orientation: Prioritizes and distributes work to deliver objectives on time and to the highest standard.
• Decision making: Actively seeks input from multiple information sources to evaluate situations and understand the cause of problems.
• Resilience: Demonstrates flexibility in responding to challenges, proactively seeking assistance as required.
• Digital Literacy: Demonstrates basic awareness of technological trends and potential application for their work.

Other Required Competencies

• Fluency in English and Amharic; knowledge of local languages is an advantage.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Cultural sensitivity and understanding of refugee issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data collection tools.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.