SOS Children's Villages is the largest non-governmental, non-political, non-denominational charitable child welfare organization in the world. SOS Children's Villages Ethiopia is a member of SOS Children's Villages International, which was founded by Hermann Gmeiner in 1949 in Imst, Austria to help children in need; children who have lost their homes, their security and their families because of the Second World War. SOS Children’s Village Addis Ababa is the third Village in Ethiopia next to Mekelle and Harar.

German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) in collaboration with SOS-Kinderdörfer weltweit – Hermann Gmeiner Fonds has funded a youth empowerment and employment project. SOS Children’s Villages is committed to ensuring that all children throughout the world have the quality care that is their right. In 1949, Hermann Gmeiner established the first SOS Children’s Village in Imist, Austria. Our organization was founded on the belief and recognition that the most vulnerable children need emotional and physical stability in a family and a community environment to develop to their potential.

SOS Children’s Village Ethiopia is currently implementing a project entitled “Sustainable Training for Employment Promotion (STEP) in Addis Ababa”. The project aims to strengthen & increase youth employment in decent conditions in Addis Ababa at Gulele &Yeka Sub Cities Selected operational woredas.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Part-Time Business Coach to join our team. The ideal candidate will conduct coaching sessions twice a month (to review pre and post-coaching services), offering personalized guidance to 900 MSEs to enhance their business strategies and achieve their goals under SOS CVE STEP project.

Key Responsblities:

• Identify the business gap of the MSEs.

• Communicate with the project about the business status of the Coaches.

• Based on the identifying gap he / she jointly plans with the project officer to conduct the coaching.

• Provide onsite support to conduct two coaching sessions per two months with MSEs, focusing on their specific business challenges and objectives.

• Develop individualized coaching plans that align with MSEs' needs and aspirations.

• Facilitate discussions that encourage SOS CVE’s MSEs participant's engagement and accountability.

• Monitor SOS CVE’s MSEs participant's progress and provide constructive feedback and resources.

• Adapt coaching techniques to suit diverse client backgrounds and industries.

• Stay informed on the latest business coaching trends and methodologies.

• Foster strong relationships with MSEs to promote retention and referrals.

• Compile and submit final report of the coaching to SOS CVE STEP project at the end of the coaching period.

Adheres to SOS CVE’s Safeguarding Policies and Regulations

• SOS Children's Villages in Ethiopia (SOSCVE) places safeguarding (children, youth, and adult safeguarding and asset protection) at the center of its concerns. The Organization is committed to ensuring that all children, young people and adults are safe, they are treated with dignity and respect, and all resources are used solely for the purpose for which they are given.

• SOSCVE has Zero tolerance for any safeguarding concerns and provides proper response to any reported safeguarding concerns. Hence, the consultant/firms shall ensure that its employees/collaborators as well as any other person involved in the implementation of the present contract, comply with the safeguarding policies and regulations. Therefore, potential winner (firms/individuals)

• Complies with the rules and principles set out in the policies and regulations annexed to agreement made.

• Confirms that none of its employees, collaborators or associates are involved and/or have been involved in any way in violence, abuse, fraud, and corruption.

• Accepts proven material breach of any provision of the Child and Youth Safeguarding Policy, the Code of Conduct, Sexual Misconduct Regulation, Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption regulation shall automatically render agreement entered null and void and shall expose the perpetrator to legal action.

Ethical standard and Intelectual property 

Ownership and copyright of all coaching service reports will be the sole and exclusive property of SOS Children Village in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa Program, STEP- Project, and restricted for public use. The coaches will submit all coaching documents, materials, and data to SOS Children Village in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa program. SOS CVE is a child-focused Organization and will always uphold the safety and well-being of children and youths as it strives to create a better environment for children, youths, and their surrounding community. In ensuring this, SOS CVE will only consider those who are suitable to work with youths. The selected coaches will sign the code of conduct or child and youth safeguarding policy of SOS CVs before the commencement of the work.

What we Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate.

• Flexible scheduling for coaching sessions.

• Opportunities for professional development and networking.

• A collaborative and supportive team environment.

Job Requirements:

• Education and experience: A social science background, e.g. higher education (BA, / MA,) in development, Marketing, Economics, Business Administration, Management and Finance, Accounting and, or related field with at least 2 years of practical experience of business coaching is required.

• Proven experience as a Business Coach or in a similar coaching role.

• Strong understanding of business principles and best practices.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to inspire and motivate MSEs effectively.

• Strong analytical skills with a focus on results.

• Coaching experience letter.

• Experience working with an NGO is preferable.

How to Apply:

Candidates interested in the position are expected to provide the following documentation:

• One-page explanation of the business coaching techniques and procedures they wish to use, along with a financial proposal for a single business coaching session.

• Your resume and a cover letter outlining your coaching experience and other supportive documents approach

Then send your application (application letter, detailed CV containing contact detail of there references) electronically through SOS Children Villages Application portal (ICIMS) using THIS LINK

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.