Job Description
EHF-Funded Humanitarian Project | Amhara Region
Union of Ethiopian Women and Children Associations (UEWCA) is a non-governmental, apolitical and non-religious consortium of civil society organizations (CSOs) working to advance the rights and well-being of women, girls and children. Established in 2010, UEWCA is engaging in women’s and girls’ empowerment, child well-being, socioeconomic development, climate change and humanitarian response and gender equality across Ethiopia’s regional states and city administrations.
UEWCA intends to execute a project entitled Integrated WASH, Agriculture, Protection and Multi-Purpose Cash Response to Acute Malnutrition and Public Health Risks in selected Woredas of Amhara Region to respond to the interconnected humanitarian needs of vulnerable and crisis-affected populations in Ebnat Woreda in South Gondar Zone and East Belesa and Kinfaz Begela Woredas in Central Gondar Zone, Amhara Region. The intervention addresses the effects of conflict, displacement, drought and climate-related shocks, which have disrupted livelihoods, limited access to essential services and increased protection risks. The project will deliver integrated WASH, agriculture, protection and multi-purpose cash assistance, to reach vulnerable and crisis-affected people.
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Case Management Officer (3 Positions)
Duty station: Target woredas in Amhara Region (one officer per assigned woreda)
Reports to: Regional Coordinator
Key responsibilities:
Provide survivor-centred, confidential, safe and inclusive protection case management services in line with approved guidelines.
Identify and assess protection concerns, develop individualized case action plans, provide follow-up and facilitate safe referrals to appropriate services.
Maintain secure, accurate and confidential case files and service records, sharing information only with authorized persons and with appropriate consent.
Coordinate with relevant service providers and protection actors, including GBV and child protection services, as appropriate to the role and training.
Support protection monitoring, community awareness, referral pathway updates and access to MHPSS or other specialized services.
Apply do-no-harm, informed consent, confidentiality, best interests of the child, safeguarding and PSEA principles; escalate urgent safety concerns through established procedures.
Prepare anonymized activity reports and contribute to monitoring without disclosing identifying survivor information.
Job Requirements
Minimum qualifications and experience:
Bachelor’s degree or Masters in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Social Sciences or a related field.
At least 3 years for Master’s Degree and 5 years for BA degree of NGO experience in protection, GBV/child protection case management or social services.
Training and practical knowledge in survivor-centred case management, confidentiality, safe referrals and safeguarding are highly desirable.
Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, sound judgment, documentation skills and respect for confidentiality.
Maintain regular communication and coordination with relevant woreda authorities, local humanitarian partners and coordination forums
Requirements
Commitment to UEWCA’s mission, humanitarian principles, accountability to affected populations, gender equality and disability inclusion.
Demonstrated integrity and respect for diversity, with zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, fraud and corruption.
Willingness to work in challenging field conditions and travel within the assigned duty station as required.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, communities, government offices and humanitarian partners.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. UEWCA reserves the right to verify qualifications and references.
UEWCA reserves the right to cancel the vacancy announcement if a more suitable opportunity arises.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should submit an application letter and updated CV, together with copies of relevant educational and work-experience documents to Regional Office, Bahir Dar, Social Security building, first floor, Around Dipo area, Near Amhara Education Bureau, Kebele 13; Tel: 0937655020
Please clearly indicate the position title and preferred duty station in the subject line of your application. Applicants should apply for only the position(s) for which they meet the stated requirements.
Application deadline: November 04,2026
For further information: +251 99 685 1294
UEWCA highly encourages Female applicants to apply for all positions.
