Protection Officer

About Lutheran World Federation (LWF)

LWF World Service Ethiopia is a registered foreign charity that has been operating in Ethiopia since 1973, implementing various development and humanitarian projects across different regions of the country. LWF World Service Ethiopia works closely with the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY), the Ethiopian Government, UN organizations, and other funding partners.

LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are an internationally recognized, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world.

Our Thematic Areas

• Promotion of food security and sustainable livelihood
• Sustainable natural resources management
• Emergency preparedness, response, and rehabilitation
• Capacity building

Our Commitment

A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. We are particularly known for our timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work, and for our field presence in hard-to-reach areas. Our work is people-centered and community-based. Above all, we work with the most vulnerable, and in order to claim and uphold their rights, we engage proactively with local government and community structures.

Job Purpose

Under the guidance of the Protection Coordinator, the Protection Officer is responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring protection interventions in LWF operational areas. These interventions include general protection, GBV prevention and response, child protection, psychosocial support, and community-based protection. The role ensures the integration of protection principles across program interventions and strengthens community and institutional response mechanisms.

Career Development

This position offers a great opportunity for career growth.