About the Job

Organization Description

Hope for Justice exists to bring an end to modern slavery by preventing exploitation, rescuing victims, restoring lives and reforming society. Around the world, we are growing a movement of abolitionists who believe freedom is worth the fight. Our team works from more than 30 locations across five continents. If you’re looking to make a difference, this is the place for you.

Hope for Justice is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you feel that your skills and experience fit one of our roles, then we would welcome your application regardless of your background.

Job Title: Project Officer – Somali Region_ Koloji Woreda

Department: Programmes

Location: Somali Region; Koloji Woreda

Job Type: Full Time

Duration: Until 31 December 2026, with possibility of extension

Reporting to: Project Manager; Somali Region

Main Purpose

The Project Officer will support the day-to-day implementation of field activities under the project, focusing on community mobilization, capacity building, service delivery, and monitoring. The PO will work closely with local structures, SHGs, CLAs, and government counterparts to ensure project activities are delivered effectively and inclusively.

Duties And Responsibilities

A. Self-Help Groups (SHGs) & Community Structures

• Establishing and supporting self-help groups (SHGs) in the respective Woreda.
• Responsible for organizing or providing training for the SHGs on savings, loans, small business skills, child protection, effective parenting, human trafficking, modern slavery and dangers of life on the street and domestic work.
• Strengthen community-based child protection structures.
• Conduct awareness raising in the community about dangers of domestic work, trafficking, and child labour.
• Facilitate participatory video (PV) sessions to document community issues and promote dialogue.
• Organize interface meetings between community members and local authorities to address protection gaps.
• Working with CBOs, FBOs and other relevant bodies, contribute to identifying and reducing negative social norms that encourages human trafficking and modern slavery.

B. Beneficiary Identification, Referrals & Support

• Recruiting project beneficiaries in collaboration with Project Managers and government stakeholders, partners and community members.
• Prepare referral map and service director at their respective weredas and make appropriate professional referrals for children and families who require additional support.

C. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Supporting the M&E team to collect data on a regular basis about the wellbeing of beneficiaries and changes in their lives as a result of the project.
• Assist in timely submission of quarterly, semi-annual and final reports for donors and government.
• Maintain proper documentation of the project documents and reports.
• Contribute to lessons-learned brief and end-of-project documentation

D. Project Implementation & Operations

• Implement all project activities according to Hope for Justice work policies and procedures.
• Participates in site visits as necessary and facilitate logistical support for trips.
• Undertake any other duties, as appropriate to the post, as delegated by Project Manager.
• Prepare monthly operational plans and budget estimates for field activities.

E. Coordination, Representation & Partnerships

• Work closely with government officials, community leaders and project partners to ensure the best outcomes are achieved.
• Represent the organization in different review meeting, workshop and network meetings at Woreda level and whenever delegated by the Project Manager.

F. Compliance & Organizational Standards

• Uphold and work within Hope for Justice’s policies and procedures, including Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Child & Vulnerable Adult Protection policies.
• Promote Hope for Justice’s core values of Honoring, Openness, Professionalism and Empowerment across the organization and partners.
• Uphold the good name of the organization.

G. Supervision

• Provide supervisory roles to Community facilitators/volunteers.
• Support CFs’ capacity development through on-the-job coaching and refresher trainings.

For all roles as a minimum:

Understand and uphold the standards outlined in the Hope for Justice Safeguarding policies, acting with due care and attention to safeguard the wellbeing of anyone that comes into contact with our work and reporting concerns if they do arise.

Key Result Areas

• Lead community-level implementation, including SHG support, awareness activities, beneficiary identification, and referral coordination.
• Support MEAL functions through data collection, reporting, documentation, and contributing to learning.
• Coordinate with government and partners, supervise community facilitators, and ensure compliance with HFJ policies and standards.

About You

Experience & Education

Education

• BA in sociology, Community Development and related Social Science fields.

Experience

• 5 years’ experience working in similar position preferably in NGO/INGO setting.
• Experience working with community.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to priorities tasks, under pressure.
• Thorough understanding of the regional socio-cultural situation.

Language Requirement

• Fluency in Somali (Local language)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Amharic

Soft Skills

• Be empathetic and have an understanding of the issues surrounding vulnerable community members.
• Flexibility to cope with unexpected situations.
• Resolute and committed to achieving high quality standards and striving for excellence.
• A team player and have a desire to learn and be stretched in new areas of your profession.

Technical Skills

• Computer literacy in all Microsoft Office functions.
• Ability to write accurate, concise and informative reports.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Communication skills, both verbal and written are required.
• Establishes and maintains excellent track record of communications with partners and colleagues.
• Managing Partner Relationships.

Requirement SkillCommunity Development,Development Studies, Social Sciences, Rural Development,Desired SkillCommunication• Proven experience in working with CSOs, networks, or local initiatives and communitiesGood communication skills in teamwork, team mobilizations, and partnership management

How To Apply

Application Instructions

Please send your job application letter and CV in one PDF/Word document through [email protected] indicating your monthly Basic Salary expectation in ETB and notice period.

Please note that, due to the large number of applications received, Hope for Justice may close this vacancy prior to the stated closing date.

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.

Please write the position title Project Officer –Somali Region; Koloji Woreda in the subject line.

Closing Date: 23 April 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for assessment