Social Worker - Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA), Addis-Abeba

Position Information

• Position Title: Social Worker
• Work Unit: Program Department
• Reports To: Project Officer
• Job Location: One of the following woredas in South Wollo Zone: Kalu, Kutaber, or Worebabo
• Closing Date: March 7, 2026

About NEWA

The Network of Ethiopian Women's Associations (NEWA) is a pioneer national coalition of women's associations dedicated to advancing women's rights, gender equality, women's empowerment, and combating gender-based violence (GBV). NEWA is strategically positioned to advocate for women's rights and ensure the proper implementation of gender-sensitive policies, laws, and programs at national and regional levels.

With 50 member associations and organizations, NEWA works to ensure women's interests are factored into national plans and policies, and to advance women's social, economic, political, and legal entitlements at all levels, in accordance with national and international instruments.

Job Summary

The Social Worker is responsible for providing survivor-centered gender-based violence prevention and response services under the ARISE project in one woreda of South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region. Working under the supervision of the Project Officer and with technical guidance from the GBV Program Officer, the Social Worker supports identification, referral, follow-up, and psychosocial support for GBV survivors in line with GBV guiding principles and NEWA policies. The Social Worker contributes to community-based GBV prevention activities, supports awareness raising and behavior change initiatives, and ensures accurate and confidential documentation and reporting of activities and cases.

Duties and Responsibilities

A. GBV Case Management and Survivor Support

• Identify and safely receive GBV survivors using survivor-centered, rights-based, and ethical approaches
• Provide survivor-centered support, including psychosocial first aid and referrals to health, legal, protection, and livelihood services
• Facilitate appropriate case management and follow-up services for survivors