SOS Children`s Villages is hiring a
Who we are
SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation. We started our humanitarian work in Ethiopia with the opening of our first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974. Since then, we have expanded our programs to different regions where there are significant needs for intervention and where we believe we can work in partnership with all relevant actors to bring sustainable positive outcomes for children’s and young people.
Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and those that are at risk of losing their parental care. Working in close collaboration with international donors, local government and community based organizations across seven program locations; we aspire that every child grows up with love, respect and security.
Why we need you?
We are looking for a project Education Officer who will be Contributing to the national goal of empowering children, women and youth, with a particular focus on the Welfare of most vulnerable children. The position holder will act as the focal point for the education sector in the area of operation, provide leadership for the project team regarding education strategic directions. He/She works under the direct supervision of the project coordinator and will coordinate the adaption of educational policies in collaboration with the district office of Education. He/She will liaise with partners to assess the education context, identify and address gaps, to develop annual implementation plans and to monitor the Programme and assess impact. He/She will develop innovative education approaches for emerging needs, including attention to special needs, girls, and pre-school education etc activities. And will foster and ensure inter-sectoral linkages with child protection, gender, livelihoods and health, among others
What we provide?
An amazing work environment that promotes personal growth through providing professional space to grow and advance your career!
Your role?
While working with us a project Education Officer you will be in charge of the following,
Child safeguarding
Job Requirements
Up for the challenge...
Then check out our criteria’s:
Must Criteria
Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Awareness and basic understanding of issues affecting orphans & vulnerable children
Understanding of child development issues, including knowledge of child rights, child protection, child welfare, childcare and parenting; and relevant local and national laws, regulations and protocols.
Good analytical and reporting skills, including ability to identify problems and possible solutions, and ability to clearly reflect these in a report.
Collaboration skills, being driven to work with others and able to build strong working relationships community members and groups.
Hands on experience on planning, implementing and supervision of educational projects
Demonstrated understanding of the Ethiopian education policy.
Experience in Training need Assessment, Planning and Facilitation
Demonstrated understanding of the Ethiopian education policy
Proven experience in facilitation and community mobilization skills
Technical and report writing skills
Fluent spoken and written English: Fluency in at least one of the languages spoken in the program’s target area is a plus
Experienced in Monitoring, evaluation and reporting is an advantage
Core competency
Kindness: Act with empathy towards everyone he/she works with.
Continuous Learning: Make an effort to learn, understand and grow as a person, admitting your own mistakes
Inclusiveness: In any actions show respect and care for others
Initiative: speak up when things are not right, do not hesitate to act and adapt to change when necessary
Results Orientation: prioritize safeguarding, look for solutions and focus on desired results
How to Apply
Excited to take on a new Challenge..
Then send us your application (application letter, detailed CV containing contact detail of there references) electronically through SOS Children Villages Application portal (ICIMS)
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates value congruence and thorough background checks, police clearance reference check processes.
SOS Children's Villages Ethiopia provides equal employment opportunities to all co-workers & qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or class.