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 Officer  who will implement Family development plan (FCDP) at household level together with the community based organizations for the Education and Empowerment Project.

What we provide...

An amazing work environment that promotes personal growth through providing professional space to grow and advance your career

Your role....

As a Project Officer you will be in charge of the following:

• Conducting regular home visit to the family of each potential child participant, living within the designated area/community, to carry out an initial assessment. 
• Providing recommendation as to whether the child (and his/her family) should participate in the programme. 
• Facilitating the preparation of a family’s first family development plan (FDP)
• Supporting the family to identify ‘gaps’ in self-reliance, vis-à-vis the Support the family to set goals for   filling these gaps.
•  Assisting in the training of community-based partners on the Family and Community Development Program process,
• Identifying areas where families require specialized support
• Supporting the delivery of any material support to families by the community-based partners,
• Preparing report on the status of the families
• Actively participate in the annual project self-evaluation, contributing during the individual and Family and Community Development Program  team processes, as well as supporting the organisation and facilitation of processes with other participant groups.
• Representing the organisation at relevant community gatherings and forums. 

Up for the challenge...

Then check out our criteria’s:

The must haves:

• BA degree in Economics, Rural Development, Social Work and /or other related social fields.
• Minimum of 4 years relevant work experience out of which two years spent on working directly on IGA,SACCO/VSLA
• Proven experience in facilitation and community mobilization
• Fluent spoken and written English and local language
• Good communication and interpersonal skill
• Good analytical and reporting skills, including ability to identify problems and possible solutions
• Computer literate
• Awareness and understanding of relevant social development issues, such as HIV/AIDS, Gender, Child rights issues and good awareness on  the situation of OVC at national and regional level
• Motorbike driving skill and license
  

The Pluses:

• Prior NGO experience is advantageous