About the Organization
Mothers and Children Multisectoral Development Organization (MCMDO) is inviting qualified and experienced applicants to apply for the position of Protection Officer in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The organization is seeking a candidate with a relevant educational background and practical experience in protection, humanitarian assistance, community development, or social services.
Job Overview
Organization: Mothers and Children Multisectoral Development Organization (MCMDO)
Position: Protection Officer
Job Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Required Experience: Five years or more of relevant experience
Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
Application Deadline: October 19, 2026
Responsibilities
- Support protection activities for vulnerable individuals and communities, including internally displaced persons (IDPs), refugees, children, and women.
- Help identify protection concerns and contribute to appropriate responses in line with established protection principles.
- Support case management processes and referrals to relevant services when necessary.
- Engage respectfully with community members and other relevant stakeholders to understand protection needs.
- Collect information, maintain accurate records, and prepare clear reports on protection-related activities.
- Handle sensitive information carefully and maintain confidentiality.
- Follow safeguarding standards, including measures to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, service providers, and humanitarian partners.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Law, Human Rights, Development Studies, or a related field.
- At least five years of relevant experience in protection, humanitarian assistance, community development, or social services.
- Experience working with vulnerable populations, including IDPs, refugees, children, women, and other at-risk groups.
- Knowledge of protection principles, case management, referral mechanisms, and humanitarian standards.
- Experience in report writing, data collection, and community engagement.
- Previous experience working with NGOs or humanitarian organizations is an advantage.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, assessment, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Good documentation and report-writing abilities, with attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively with diverse communities.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and protection from sexual exploitation and abuse.
- Ability to work under pressure and in challenging environments.
- Proficiency in relevant computer applications.
- Fluency in Tigrigna and English, as required for the position.
How to Apply
Applicants who meet the requirements should prepare an updated CV and a letter of motivation. Submit both documents through the application form below before or on October 19, 2026.
Application Form: Apply for the Protection Officer Position
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to take an examination. Qualified female and young candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. MCMDO promotes equal opportunity, gender equity, and diversity.
Contact Information
Phone: +251 11 126 1169
MCMDO Head Office: View the office location on Google Maps