Rescue Officer (Day time and Night time)

Duration 6 month contract with possibility of extensionLocation Addis AbabaSalary Range  Day time rescue officer: Basic Salary 30,000 Birr plus Transportation allowance, 1500 and communication allowance 700 and other benefit Night time rescue officer: Basic Salary 40,000 Birr plus Transportation allowance, 1500 and communication allowance 700and other benefit.About ELDAThe Ethiopian Lawyers with Disabilities Association is the first-ever professional association of persons with disabilities bringing together lawyers engaged in policy review and analysis, attorneys, prosecutors, judges, legal advisors and students with disabilities studying law in different parts of the country. Currently, ELDA has more than 240 active and registered members within the nation. The Ethiopian Lawyers with Disabilities Association (ELDA) was formed in November 2019 being the first-ever professional association of persons with disabilities. The association was initiated by eight like-minded lawyers with disabilities and registered by the Ethiopian CSO Agencies with the certificate no. 4620 on December 19, 2019.ELDA works to ensure the full promotion, protection and respect of all rights for all persons with disabilities in Ethiopia. The UNCRPD is the basis of our work and we work to enhance the direct and indirect participation of persons with disabilities in the justice system including as witnesses, in all legal proceedings, at investigative and other preliminary stages.Project BackgroundThe Ethiopian Lawyers with Disabilities Association (ELDA), in collaboration with the Population Council, is implementing a project on ‘Forced Begging among Persons with Disabilities in Ethiopia’.The project aims to strengthen the prosecution of offenders, protection and rehabilitation of victims, and the operation of free legal aid and hotline services for persons with disabilities and children exposed to forced begging. ELDA is seeking qualified and committed Rescue Officers to respond to forced begging cases involving children with and without disabilities.Key ResponsibilitiesTrack and locate children reported to be exposed to forced begging through the ELDA hotline.Assess risks and identify immediate threats to children during forced begging situations.Coordinate with police and relevant authorities to rescue and protect children.Ensure effective communication between hotline operators, facilitators, legal experts, and the Project Coordinator.Remain on standby and available by phone during assigned day or night shifts for urgent rescue cases.Conduct field monitoring, follow up rescued cases, and support legal investigations.Maintain accurate documentation and prepare activity reports.Apply child safeguarding and disability-inclusive approaches in all interventionTrack and locate children reported to be exposed to forced begging through the ELDA hotline.Assess risks and identify immediate threats to children during forced begging situations.Coordinate with police and relevant authorities to rescue and protect children.Ensure effective communication between hotline operators, facilitators, legal experts, and the Project Coordinator.Remain on standby and available by phone during assigned day or night shifts for urgent rescue cases.Conduct field monitoring, follow up rescued cases, and support legal investigations.Maintain accurate documentation and prepare activity reports.Apply child safeguarding and disability-inclusive approaches in all intervention

Duration 6 month contract with possibility of extension Location Addis Ababa Salary Range  Day time rescue officer: Basic Salary 30,000 Birr plus Transportation allowance, 1500 and communication allowance 700 and other benefit Night time rescue officer: Basic Salary 40,000 Birr plus Transportation allowance, 1500 and communication allowance 700and other benefit. About ELDA The Ethiopian Lawyers with Disabilities Association is the first-ever professional association of persons with disabilities bringing together lawyers engaged in policy review and analysis, attorneys, prosecutors, judges, legal advisors and students with disabilities studying law in different parts of the country. Currently, ELDA has more than 240 active and registered members within the nation. The Ethiopian Lawyers with Disabilities Association (ELDA) was formed in November 2019 being the first-ever professional association of persons with disabilities. The association was initiated by eight like-minded lawyers with disabilities and registered by the Ethiopian CSO Agencies with the certificate no. 4620 on December 19, 2019.ELDA works to ensure the full promotion, protection and respect of all rights for all persons with disabilities in Ethiopia. The UNCRPD is the basis of our work and we work to enhance the direct and indirect participation of persons with disabilities in the justice system including as witnesses, in all legal proceedings, at investigative and other preliminary stages. Project Background The Ethiopian Lawyers with Disabilities Association (ELDA), in collaboration with the Population Council, is implementing a project on ‘Forced Begging among Persons with Disabilities in Ethiopia’. The project aims to strengthen the prosecution of offenders, protection and rehabilitation of victims, and the operation of free legal aid and hotline services for persons with disabilities and children exposed to forced begging. ELDA is seeking qualified and committed Rescue Officers to respond to forced begging cases involving children with and without disabilities. Key Responsibilities Track and locate children reported to be exposed to forced begging through the ELDA hotline. Assess risks and identify immediate threats to children during forced begging situations. Coordinate with police and relevant authorities to rescue and protect children. Ensure effective communication between hotline operators, facilitators, legal experts, and the Project Coordinator. Remain on standby and available by phone during assigned day or night shifts for urgent rescue cases. Conduct field monitoring, follow up rescued cases, and support legal investigations. Maintain accurate documentation and prepare activity reports. Apply child safeguarding and disability-inclusive approaches in all intervention