Maru Gedefaw
Sekota
Summary
Passionate and results-driven Child Protection Officer, Case worker, Social Worker, and Volunteer Position in different humanitarian service provider organizations with over 4 years of extensive experience in child welfare, case management, and humanitarian aid. Proven expertise in risk assessment, crisis Intervention, and multi-agency coordination to uphold children's rights and safety. Dedicated to providing emotional support, advocacy, and protection for vulnerable children and families. Strong background in community engagement, psychosocial support, and emergency response.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Protection Officer
Save the Children
Sekota
07.2024 - Current
- Conduct risk assessments and develop individualized care plans for at-risk children.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to provide legal, healthcare, and psychological support.
- Collaborate with local authorities, schools, and organizations to strengthen child protection services.
- Provide counseling and emotional support to children and families affected by trauma.
- Advocate for children's rights and implement best practices in case management.
Case Worker
Save the Children
Ziquala
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Conducted comprehensive needs assessments for vulnerable children and families.
- Developed and executed individualized protection plans in collaboration with service providers.
- Connected families with essential services, including healthcare, education, and legal aid.
- Provided direct emotional support to children and facilitated trauma recovery programs.
- Strengthened multi-agency coordination to enhance child protection services.
Volunteer
Ethiopian Red Cross Society
Bahirdar
11.2019 - 09.2022
- Assisted in humanitarian response efforts for displaced and vulnerable populations.
- Conducted community outreach programs and needs assessments.
- Advocated for human rights and safety education for at-risk groups.
Social Worker
Bahirdar City Administration Model Multi Youth Center
Bahirdar
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Supported young individuals in overcoming academic, social, and mental health challenges.
- Led life skills workshops on communication, financial literacy, and career development.
- Organized team-building activities to promote a sense of community and belonging.
- Collaborated with educators, social workers, and mental health professionals to provide resources.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - SOCIOLOGY
Mekelle University
Mekelle07.2019
Skills
- Managing child protection cases
- Providing psychosocial support
- Child protection programming in emergency contexts
- Family tracing
- Reunification
- Operating child-friendly spaces
- Child safeguarding
- PSEA compliance
- GBV risk mitigation for children
- Data protection
- Quality case documentation
- Advocating for child rights
- Child protection in humanitarian settings
- Developing IEC materials
- Communication strategies for child protection
- Integrating child protection into multi-sectoral humanitarian responses
Certification
- Child Protection Case Management Training - Save the Children
- Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse - Save the Children
- Positive Parenting Without Violence Training - Save the Children
- Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) - Ethiopian Red Cross Society
- Gender and Safeguarding Training - Save the Children
- Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Training - ICRC
- Emergency Needs Assessment Training - ICRC
- Project Management Essentials - Cornerstone Foundation
- Psychological First Aid Training - Ethiopian Red Cross Society
- Life Skills and Entrepreneur Training - Digital Opportunity
- Child Protection Information Management System Plus
Accomplishments
- Managed over 50 child protection cases with a 90% resolution rate
- Developed SOPs improving case management coordination
- Facilitated family reunification for 30 separated children
- Implemented psychosocial support for 2,500 conflict-affected children
- Enhanced data protection protocols in case management
- Integrated child protection into emergency response plans
- Responded rapidly
- Ensured holistic care for child survivors of abuse through referrals
References
- Edenshaw Haimanot, Wash Officer, International Rescue Committee, Somali, 0921320723
- Tewodros Cherkosie, Child Protection Project Manager, Save the Children, Sekota, 0910818201
- Selamawit Ayelign, Human Resource Coordinator, Save the Children, Sekota, 0920183149
Languages
- English, Proficiency
- Amharic, Native
- Agewegna, Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Child Protection Officer
Save the Children
07.2024 - Current
Case Worker
Save the Children
11.2022 - 06.2024
Volunteer
Ethiopian Red Cross Society
11.2019 - 09.2022
Social Worker
Bahirdar City Administration Model Multi Youth Center
09.2019 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - SOCIOLOGY
Mekelle University
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