Who we are

SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation. The organization started its humanitarian work with the opening of its first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974. The organization has been providing life-saving provisions such as food, water and health services for a very significant number of children devastated by severe drought and the subsequent famine.

Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and 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; SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia aspires that every child grows up with love, respect and security.

Why we need you?

We are looking for a competent and able Associate Program Manager  who will be responsible for coordinating youth development programs, and making sure that quality program services are being delivered to children and caregivers.

What we provide...

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

Your role....

 As an Associate Program Manager, you will be in charge of the following tasks:

• Administering various youth related affairs and activities
• Coordinating and guiding the living arrangements of youths.
• Providing counseling and identifying youth’s needs.
• Designing trainings programs for youths.
• Searching for educational opportunities locally and abroad for youths.
• Following up on the admission of youth to training and educational opportunities locally and abroad. 
• Following up the living condition of youths at youth homes. 
• Organizing trainings and recreational programs 
• Searching for apprenticeship and employment opportunities and administering placement and follow-up.
• Working closely with program staff to study and organize self-employment 
• Maintaining proper records of all youths who are in different training centers, colleges, and universities and assists them in all possible alternatives.
• Following up the education of the school, domestically and abroad.
• Performs other similar duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator for ACC 
• Follows-up the admission of youth to training and educational opportunities locally and abroad
• Working closely with Youth Care co-workers to study and organize self-employment.
• Facilitating for the payment of living allowance for all community-integrated youth.
• Ensuring the payment of school and training fees on behalf of the youth.
• Evaluating and monitoring the services provided 
• Preparing/consolidating monthly/quarterly and annual progress reports of youth programs and other alternative child care programs 
• Designing short and long-term strategies and implementing youth development programmes.

Job Requirements

Up for the challenge...

Then check out our criteria’s:

The must haves:

Education

• BA Degree in sociology, Social work or similar discipline.

Experience

• 4 years relevant work experience particularly with children and youth

Additional requirements/Competencies

• Experience in project management,
• planning, monitoring and evaluation.
• Good knowledge and understanding of children’s rights and rights-based approaches in the development of programs.
• Awareness and understanding of social development issues including gender, education, health, HIV/AIDS, etc.
• Understanding of human resource development.
• Experience in budget development.
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under high pressure.
• Positive and professional approach: highly organized, results oriented, using initiative and keeping commitments.
• Computer literacy (MS Office and MS project)
• Experience in community mobilization.
• Knowledge of national policy developments in the area of child welfare and youth development.
• Problem solving and analysis skills.
• Knowledge on stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Motivational skills
• Organizational and planning skills
• Fluency in the local language

The pluses:

• Prior experience working with INGO’S
• Having 2nd grade driving license is advantageous

How to Apply

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Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply

"Our selection process is a reflection of our engagement and dedication to acquire talents that promote a safe and enabling environment for children and young people"