GBV Program Officer (OPEN) I. Position InformationPosition Title: GBV Program OfficerWork Unit: Program Department Reports To: Program CoordinatorJob Location: Dessie Town- South Wollo, Amhara Region Closing Date: January 10, 2026 About NEWANEWA is a pioneer, national coalition of women associations that share the goal of advancing women’s rights, gender equality, women’s empowerment and the fight against GBV. NEWA is strategically positioned to advocate for the rights of women, to respect and promotion of women’s rights, and ensure the proper implementation of gender- sensitive policies, laws and programs at national and regional levels. NEWA has 50 member associations and organizations that strives to ensure the interests of women is factored in the national plans and policies and to see women’s social, economic, political and legal entitlements realized at all levels as enshrined in the national and international instruments. II. Job SummaryThe GBV Program Officer is a senior position, responsible for leading the design, implementation, and monitoring the ARISE project, which is purely GBV focused project, that will be implemented in South Wollo Zone of Amhara Region. The aim is to execute, facilitate and exercise effective day-to-day coordination and management of the projects according to the Network’s and Donor, general standards and institutional culture. The GBV Program Officer supports the operations efforts to fulfil NEWA’s mandate and associated obligations on GBV prevention, risk mitigation and response in South Wollo Zone, based on policy and guidance. S/he collaborates closely with the NEWA head office staffs and the field Program team and strengthens working relations with donors, partners, members and stakeholders involved in GBV prevention, risk mitigation and response. All NEWA staffs are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. The GBV program Officer contributes to ensuring ARISE project meet the mission and objectives of NEWA as a national agency for GE, WE, and the fight against GBV/VAWG. The incumbent makes sure effectiveness, efficiency and meeting quality standards by working in a team, closely monitoring project and budget and organizing logistics. The GBV Program Officer support the ARISE project in managing the day-to-day project activities, facilitating trainings, provide technical support for the economic support for survivors, monitoring the project officers and social workers and over all field level project management. The GBV Program Officer closely works with the field project officers and social worker and with the head office Program Coordinator, Program Manager, Finance & Administration Dept, and the M&E unit, the communication. As senior staff, the expected qualities include being diligent, organized, details oriented and comfortable working with diverse teams as well as skilled with program development. The position holder needs to be dedicated and passionate for the causes of NEWA, hardworking, professional and with excellent organizational skills. III. Duties and Responsibilities Field-Level Coordination and Implementation Oversight Coordinate the day-to-day field implementation of the ARISE project in line with approved work plans, donor agreements, and guidance from Head Office. Ensure project activities are implemented on time, to required quality standards, and in compliance with GBV minimum standards and national frameworks. Coordinate field staff, facilitators, consultants, and implementing partners involved in ARISE project activities, ensuring clarity of roles and effective communication. Provide regular field-level implementation updates, risk alerts, and corrective action recommendations to the Program Manager and Program Coordinator. Supervision and Staff Management Provide direct line supervision, mentoring, and performance follow-up to Project Officers and Social Workers working under the ARISE project. Conduct regular planning, review, and feedback meetings with supervised staff to ensure clarity of roles, accountability, and quality service delivery. Support capacity strengthening of supervised staff through coaching, on-the-job support, and identification of training needs. Ensure staff adhere to survivor-centered approaches, safeguarding standards, confidentiality, and professional ethics. Technical coordination of GBV Response Coordinate and technically support trainings for health care providers, GBV case managers, call center staff, legal professionals, police, judges, and other service providers. Coordinate legal support services for GBV survivors in collaboration with Wollo University and relevant justice actors. Support trauma healing and MHPSS sessions for survivors and GBV service providers in collaboration with specialized partners. Facilitate the establishment and operationalization of referral mechanisms from kebele to zonal level and monitor their functionality. Ensure all GBV interventions adhere to survivor-centered, ethical, confidential, and rights-based approaches. Project Design, Technical Oversight, and Capacity Building Participate in the design of project activities, monitoring systems, and capacity-building interventions for partners, community members, and children. Confirm that project implementation is on track to achieve expected results, contribute to national outcomes, donor programs, and sustainable impacts. Closely follow the quality of outsourced consultancy services, including preparation of ToRs, selection processes, and review of inception and final reports. Community-Based GBV Prevention and Social Norm Change Coordinate and supervise community-based GBV prevention interventions, including strengthening community structures, building the capacity of local groups and facilitators, and supporting dialogue and awareness activities to address harmful gender norms and promote positive practices. Ensure safe and timely linkage of GBV survivors to One Stop Centers, safe houses, safe spaces, and other essential services. Supervise Project Officers and Social Workers in the implementation of community outreach, case follow-up, MHPSS, Economic Empowerment and referral activities. Advocacy and Communication Coordinate field-level advocacy, awareness-raising, and IEC/BCC activities, ensuring accurate messaging, ethical communication, and alignment with project objectives. Assist GBV activities in the development and testing of Behavior Change Communication (BCC) materials on GBV and violence prevention for the camp communities. Economic Empowerment Support community mobilization for the establishment and strengthening of VESA groups for GBV survivors and conflict-affected women. Coordinate with TVET institutions and relevant partners to support technical and vocational training for women survivors Monitoring and Evaluation With close collaboration with the Head Office Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, monitor field-level implementation against approved indicators, work plans, and targets; ensure accurate, timely, and ethical data collection and reporting by Project Officers and Social Workers; conduct regular field monitoring and supportive supervision visits to assess progress, quality, and compliance; and contribute verified field-level data, analysis, and narratives to organizational and donor M&E reports. Maintain, monitor and measure ARISE project implementation and
