Protection-MHPSS Officer

TL;DR

Protection-MHPSS Officer (GBV/CP): Ensuring quality of integrated WPE/CP and MHPSS activities including case management services, psychological interventions, protection assessments, and community-based mental health support with an accent on survivor-centered approaches and multi-sectoral referrals. Focus on training frontline workers, supervising social workers, facilitating group sessions, and coordinating GBV response with partners.

Location: Harar, Ethiopia

Company

International humanitarian NGO responding to the world's worst crises, operating in over 40 countries.

What you will do

• Participate in rapid assessments and contribute to integrated protection-MHPSS strategy based on feedback from women and girls.
• Manage, monitor, and supervise GBV cases adhering to guiding principles.
• Train and mentor frontline workers, volunteers, and staff on psychosocial support, PFA, and trauma-informed care.
• Facilitate SH+ group sessions and provide specialized support to survivors.
• Implement community-based MHPSS services and ensure safe GBVIMS documentation.
• Build relationships with partners, supervise referrals, and coordinate case management meetings.
• Enhance participation in Women and Girls Safe Spaces and assist with data entry and IEC materials.

Requirements

• Diploma/BSc/MSc in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health, Nursing, or related fields; min 5 years for Diploma, 2 for BSc, 1 for MSc.
• Good command of spoken and written English; knowledge of local language advantageous.
• Basic supervisory skills, technical/report writing, understanding of gender issues and VAWG.
• Experience in participatory techniques, community mobilization, and training facilitation.
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate field workers professionally.
• Strong organizational skills, MS Office proficiency, ability to work under pressure.

Nice to have

• NGO experience in social services with women and girls.

Culture & Benefits

• Promote team engagement, inclusion, and cohesion.
• Adhere to IRC values: Integrity, Service, Equality, Accountability.
• Commitment to safeguarding, diverse and inclusive teams.