Community Facilitator

Job Description

Job Title: Community Facilitator

Department:  Programme

Reporting to: Project Officer, Somali Region-Kebribeyah Woreda

Contract Type: Short Term for a period of three months. 

Important: This is a voluntary, stipend-based position and is not considered employment under Ethiopian Labour Proclamation No. 1156/2019. The stipend is provided solely to cover transport and basic costs and is not a salary.

Main Purpose:

The Community Facilitator (CF) supports community-level implementation of activities aimed at preventing human trafficking, modern slavery, and violence against children. The CF works with women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Cluster Level Associations (CLAs), community leaders, and woreda structures to promote awareness, strengthen protection systems, and build community ownership.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

A. Community Mobilization & SHG Support

• Identify vulnerable women for SHG participation.

• Support the establishment and facilitation of SHGs.

• Follow up on SHG progress and documentation.

• Ensure compliance with HFJ safeguarding policies.

B. Community Engagement & Behavior Change

•  Facilitate awareness sessions on child protection, parenting, trafficking, and safe migration.

• Disseminate SBCC messages.

• Organize community discussions and forums.

C. Social Accountability & Community Voice

• Facilitate Participatory Video sessions.

• Support use of Social Accountability and other tools.

• Facilitate interface meetings with Woreda authorities.

D. Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

•  Work with government frontline workers and community leaders.

•  Maintain communication with community partners.

E. Documentation, Reporting & MEAL Support

•  Maintain accurate SHG/CLA records.

• Submit weekly/monthly updates.

•  Participate in supervision sessions.

F. General & Safeguarding Responsibilities

•  Adhere to HFJ safeguarding, code of conduct, and protection policies.

•  Report safeguarding concerns immediately.

•  Perform other duties assigned by the Project Officer.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Grade 12 completed or above.

Experience:

• Minimum 1-year experience in community engagement working with an international NGO.

• SHG or community facilitation experience.

Skills:

• Fluency in Somali (Local language)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Amharic

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Basic digital literacy for photos and reporting.

How To Apply

Application Instructions:

Hope for Justice Ethiopia kindly invites qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Community Facilitator.

To apply, please submit your application letter and CV as a single PDF or Word document. Ensure the subject line of your email clearly states Community Facilitator: Applications should be sent to: hr.admin.et@hopeforjustice.org

In your application, kindly include your notice period.

Please be advised that, due to the anticipated high volume of applications, Hope for Justice reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline. Hope for Justice promotes diversity in the workplace. Regardless of age, marital status, ethnicity, sex, color, country of origin and religion.  Hope for Justice evaluates all applicants solely based on their merits.

HFJ has zero tolerance for safeguarding violations. Protection from all forms of abuse is everyone’s responsibility, and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct. All staff must ensure that they understand and act following this clause.

Successful candidates will be asked to bring a Certificate of Good Conduct from the Crime Investigation Bureau.

Female Applicants are encouraged to apply.

Closing Date: October 2, 2026

       Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for assessment.