Who we are

SOS Children’s Villages in 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 eight program locations; we aspire that every child grows up with love, respect and security.

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Our Commitment to Safeguarding  

At SOS Children's Villages, safeguarding isn't just a policy, it's a foundational value embedded in everything we do. We are unwavering in our commitment to protecting the children, young people, adults, and communities we serve, as well as our workforce and resources.

We cultivate an environment of trust and accountability where every voice is heard and respected. All successful candidates will be expected to champion our holistic safeguarding principles, actively upholding our Child & Youth Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and regulations against sexual misconduct, fraud, and corruption.

By joining our team, you commit to integrating these vital standards into your work, ensuring the highest levels of safety, ethics, and integrity in every action and partnership.

Together, we create a world where everyone feels safe, respected, and protected

Join Our Mission:

Under the supervision of project coordinator, the project livelihood officer is responsible and actively engage in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the livelihood related activities of the project, fulfilling the donor compliances. He/she has the mandate to coordinate and work with relevant partners and stakeholders of the program/project to ensure integrated and need based service delivery to targets. S/he will provide monthly, quarterly and annual plan and report his/her line managers and updates on project activities as per government and donor requirement.  

Key Responsibilities

  • In collaboration with partners and government stakeholders prepare detail annual and quarter plan of livelihood related project activities and ensure their implementation in light of project objectives.
  • Provide detail action plan and regular reports and updates of project activities as per the requirement.
  • Facilitate and ensure the active involvement of project targets mainly street children and vulnerable target youth as primary stakeholders in all project execution and monitoring.
  • Produce and timely submit quality and standard monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports based on donor and government requirements.
  • Responsible for day to day implementation and supervision of livelihood related project activities and outputs in accordance with the contract objectives, work plan, MEL plan, and allocated budget.
  • Ensure the programme meets planned targets, annual plans and budget is efficiently utilized for the programme with full accountability to SOS CVE, project partners and to the donor.
  • Participate and lead the selection of target beneficiaries using various and agreed socio-economic Criteria.
  • Ensure that the project is implemented and addressed the priority needs of the communities, children in street situations and youth and it is in line with SOS CVE principles, values and strategic plan.
  • Work closely with local vulnerable street children and youth, government and the communities in the implementation, and joint monitoring of livelihood activities.
  • Ensures the quality, relevance and integrated nature of activities/interventions in the project.
  • Ensure that technical, financial, and operational activities, including reporting are carried out according to agreed milestones, donors’ and SOS CV policies and procedures.
  • In place monitoring plan and system to measure achievement and progress toward the project objectives and expected outcomes and manage the performance of intervention areas.
  • In close collaboration with project MERA Officer, partners and government stakeholders, undertake regular team based supervision and communicate the report.
  • Document and share key lessons, case stories and program achievements for shared learning.
  • Ensure personal commitment in building constructive and collaborative working relationships and team spirit with partners.
  • Mapping of partners and their contribution to the project and establish strategic partnership with potential public, private and CSOs partners.
  • Establish transparent relationships with partners including identification of their concerns and managing expectations in regards to livelihood related interventions.
  • Facilitate Capacity building for key Livelihood related service providers.
  • Engage and work closely with stakeholders and partners in strengthening and increasing access to youth empowerment services.
  • Follow-up on bilateral agreements, financial, and narrative reports between SOS CV and partners
  • In collaboration with the Project staff, partner and government stakeholders’ staff, identify gaps and facilitate capacity building training and other support for community facilitators, government stakeholders and the community and other stakeholders
  • Facilitate business and entrepreneurship skills training for caregivers and youth.
  • Support caregivers and youth in developing business plans and provide Income Generating Activity (IGA) support for caregivers and start-up support for youth.
  • Collaborate closely with community volunteers to conduct home-to-home follow-ups on caregivers’ IGAs, provide technical support, facilitate market linkages, and prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports.
  • Organize and facilitate Life Skills and Reach-Up training sessions.
  • Develop and regularly update children’s development plans.
  • Facilitate Business Development Services (BDS) and improve access to financial services for families of street children and reunified/reintegrated children.
  • Facilitate need-based support to young people aged 15–17 to secure wage employment, including internship placements and employability skills training.
  • Conduct case management for targeted children, including admission, initial assessments, and comprehensive core assessments.
  • Perform any other related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor

Our Ideal Candidate?

Let's find out if we're a match. The next step in our process depends on how your background closely align with the below criteria’s. 

Essential Requirements (Must-Have):

  • Education:
  • BA degree in livelihoods, development studies, economics or related field.
  • Experience:
  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in livelihood projects or similar

Desired Assets (Nice-to-Have): 

  • Knowledge and understanding of Livelihood modalities, adolescent and youth livelihood empowerment in Ethiopian context.
  • Technical expertise, knowledge and experience in, Livelihood support, psychosocial service provision and Multisectoral referral linkage mechanisms to avail improved and integrated services.
  • Knowledge and experience working with Micro and Small Scale Enterprises (MSEs), Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions (TVETs), MFIs, Private Enterprises/employers, and Youth Centres.
  • Practical experience in job matching, enterprise development and employment and BDS services for job seeker and business starters youth.
  • Training facilitation for youth and post training mentoring and coaching of youth to increase their employment success.
  • Robust analytical and strategic planning skills.
  • Demonstrable track record of meeting or exceeding programme targets as per the plan, whilst maintaining program quality.
  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching/mentoring.

SOS Lead and Core Competencies 

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: look for solutions and focus on desired results.

Does This Sound Like You?

To apply, please submit your updated resume via SOS Children's Villages Application portal (ICIMS)

We actively champion diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage women to step forward and apply. As part of our unwavering commitment to holistic safeguarding protecting children, youth, adults, and assets our selection process emphasizes value alignment and includes thorough background checks for all potential hires.

SOS Children's Villages in Ethiopia is an equal opportunity employer, providing fair consideration to all applicant regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or class.

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