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:
We are looking for A Project Officer to work Under the supervision of the Project Coordinator, being responsible for guiding and supporting the reintegration of children in the program for whom they have been assigned, based on the principles of the child's best interest, necessity, and suitability. This involves assessing each youth or child and their family situation and developing a case management plan for the youth or child and their family of origin.
The job incumbent is also responsible for providing and facilitating psychological support and counselling for the beneficiaries.
In general, the position holder contributes to the reintegration of children in street situations into their families.
Key Responsibilities
Project Implementation
Facilitate access to basic education, life skills, and employability training for children and youth in street situations.
Provide scholastic materials for reunified children and mini‑media support to partner schools.
Support vocational training, internships, employment linkages, and startup assistance (including MFI linkages and government‑provided working premises for youth aged 15‑17).
Organize life skills, Reach‑up, and CYS training for children, youth, and partners.
Use inclusive sports, recreational therapy, and health services (CBHI, referrals) for psychosocial rehabilitation and health screening/intervention.
Offer substance use prevention, detoxification, and specialized mental health referrals.
Identify hotspot areas, build trust, and provide on‑spot essential services to engage street‑connected children.
Screen and identify participants; conduct family tracing, initial/core assessments, and pre‑reintegration services.
Operate day‑only and full‑center services for children with or without caregivers.
Reunify children with families; lead individual assessments and family tracing with government authorities.
Manage case plans, child development planning, and casework systems; provide basic counselling and life skills before reintegration.
Facilitate family contact, community understanding, and post‑reunification monitoring.
Train community partners on resource mobilization (FBOs, BOLSA); strengthen family income and access to essential services.
Build partnerships, networking, and referrals with government and like‑minded organizations.
Identify child psychology changes (grief, trauma, PTSD); report GBV and child abuse for need‑based support.
Monitor child protection case management, PSS, safe spaces, and community‑based protection.
Document GBV, abuse, chronic illness, and disability data.
Facilitate participatory activities with children and youth to identify community issues.
Design assessment tools; supervise administration with humanitarian response coworkers.
Strengthen community‑facility referral systems for GBV survivors.
Collect ethical, disaggregated data on protection concerns and CISS needs (age/gender/disability, confidentiality, do no harm).
Monitor quality and effectiveness of case management, PSS, safe spaces, and community mechanisms.
Contribute to baseline/midline/endline assessments; support child‑friendly feedback and complaint mechanisms.
Document lessons learned, promising practices, and case studies.
Maintain M&E database, PDB, and progress reports.
Develop data collection techniques for assessments, indicators, evaluations, and research.
Ensure reports include disaggregated data and trends in protection/MHPSS.
Share case studies, success stories, and lessons for learning and advocacy.
Contribute donor reports with child protection content.
Securely maintain case files, incident reports, session logs, and referral records.
Document psychosocial activities, outreach, trainings, and participant feedback.
Lead child protection and safety programming in emergencies (assessments, CFS management).
Support emergency and recovery programming; organize risk discussions with stakeholders.
Strengthen child safeguarding awareness with woreda and community leaders.
Adhere to SOS CV policies (Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Standards, humanitarian minimum standards).
Act in the best interest of the child; participate in safeguarding awareness and capacity building.
Help children and participants understand safeguarding risks and protection mechanisms.
Ensure policies protect all participants; report any suspicion, concern, or incident immediately.
Maintain vigilant, respectful behaviour; report to Incident Management Team within 24 hours.
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 a social science field (e.g., Sociology, Social Work, Economics, Psychology, or a related discipline).
Experience: Minimum 3 years working in child protection or with highly vulnerable children (unaccompanied, abandoned, or at‑risk) in an NGO setting.
Case Management & GBV Response: Demonstrated knowledge and hands‑on experience in case management, trauma care, and GBV response.
Community‑Based Approaches: Proven experience using community‑based child protection strategies.
MHPSS Knowledge: Solid understanding of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) principles and practices.
Humanitarian Context: Ability and experience working in humanitarian or emergency settings.
Relevant Training: Completed trainings in MHPSS, counselling, child protection, reintegration, reunification, family strengthening/IGA, youth employment, or life skills/Reach‑Up.
Desired Assets (Nice-to-Have):
Education: MA degree in a relevant social science field (Sociology, Social Work, Economics, Psychology, or related).
Experience: 4 years of experience in similar NGO projects.
Local Knowledge: Strong understanding of and familiarity with the local context and surrounding areas.
Community Engagement: Proven experience and exposure working effectively with communities and local stakeholders.
Child‑Friendly Environments: Experience creating child‑friendly spaces or environments in humanitarian settings.
SOS Lead and Core Competencies
Lead Competency
Core Competency
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.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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