CHADET Ethiopia is a non-profit national development organization registered in Ethiopia that works for the protection and welfare of children found under difficult circumstances. CHADET would like to hire competent staff for supporting and executing a project that is being designed to support the coordination and execute a project that is being designed to provide non-formal education for selected street children in Addis Ababa. The positions and key tasks that are expected of the candidate are outlined as follows:

Job Title: Project Officer

Number of position available: One

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

Reports to: The project coordinator

The Project Officer implements and coordinates the project's educational activities at the field level. This role also serves as the primary contact for all Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tasks, ensuring project data is collected and reported effectively. The Project Officer works within the organization's guidelines and reports directly to the Project Coordinator.

• Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment in drop-in centers.

• Assist in developing and adapting learning materials that are relevant, accessible, and appropriate for the unique needs and circumstances of the target group.

• Ensure all M&E activities, from data collection to reporting, are conducted ethically and prioritize the safety and dignity of children through the use of adapted, participatory methods.

• Compile and analyze field data to prepare timely and accurate reports that reflect both numerical outputs and qualitative changes (e.g., in behavior, confidence, and well-being).

• Contribute to project reviews by sharing M&E findings and stories of change from the field.

• Liaise with key stakeholders, including community leaders, local authorities, social workers, and other NGOs working with vulnerable children.

• Carry out other similar activities as may be assigned by the program teams. 

Salary: As per the organization’s scale

Terms of Employment: Contractual

Job Requirements

Required

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Education, or a related field.

• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of professional experience, with at least 2 years of direct, hands-on experience working with street-connected children, at-risk youth, or other highly vulnerable populations.

• Proven experience designing and facilitating non-formal education or life-skills programs.

• Demonstrable experience with field-level Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E).

• Languages: Fluency in both spoken and written English and Amharic.

Competencies:

• Strong technical skills in child protection, informal education, and Monitoring and Evaluation 

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability and willingness to respect CHADET’s values and safeguarding policy in every aspect of her/his work

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit their updated CV along with a one-page format presented below within seven days using the following email stating the position in the subject: info@chadet.org, and salemtenagne@gmail.com

Description Brief Summary

Name and contact address of the candidate, Educational background and field of study Work experience with major achievements (Total years of experience in figure) Why you want to apply for the position Knowledge, skills and abilities Salary expectation (eg. Birr 1,000.00/month) Other relevant information 

NOTE: -1) Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

2) Formats that are over one page will disqualify the candidate. 

3) Do not forget to attach your updated CV along with your credentials and the above format. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.