Why we need you?

We are looking for a highly experienced and enthusiastic mentor to teach Graphic Design. You will create courses in English and your local language and provide one-to-support to the students enrolled in our programs.

 We are looking for people who are highly motivated to help others to learn and succeed in life. Our projects are usually funded by large NGOs who care more about impact than profit and we teach underprivileged people to improve their lives by working as freelancers.

 What we provide?

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

Your role?

While working with us a Graphic Design Mentor you will be in charge of the following,

• Conduct training classes both online and also in-person at our campus

• Provide live one-to-one support to students by utilizing various online communication tools

• Hosting live webinars, seminars, and Q/A sessions for students

• Work as a support mentor  to help students with assignments and tasks

• Create gamified elements and host competitions to encourage student engagement

• Evaluate student assignments and provide constructive feedback for improvement

• Actively participate in scheduled internal weekly, monthly, and annual meetings, preparing in advance to share relevant and beneficial information

 Job Requirements

Up for the challenge...

Then check out our criteria’s:

Must Criteria

• Proven experience as a Graphic Designer.

• At least 3 years of experience with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

• Must have a verifiable portfolio of work preferably in Behance or Dribbble.

• Freelancing experience in marketplaces like Upwork, Fiverr, PPH, etc will be given preference.

• Mentoring experience is a plus but not mandatory.

• An innovative and forward-thinking mindset and enthusiastically take on many responsibilities towards their growth in this position.

• Experience working in a remote setting.

• Exceptional time management skills; ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects with overlapping goals and objectives.

• Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively.

• Up-to-date with the latest trends, techniques, and technologies.

 Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Kindness: Act with empathy towards everyone he/she works with.

• Continuous Learning: Make an effort to learn, understand and grow as a person, admitting your own mistakes.

• Inclusiveness: In any actions show respect and care for others.

• Initiative: speak up when things are not right, do not hesitate to act, and adapt to change when necessary.

• Results Orientation: look for solutions and focus on desired results.

How to Apply

Excited to take on a new Challenge...

Then send us your application (application letter, detailed CV containing contact details of their references) electronically through THIS LINK

Click to view our EVP Brochure

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conduct 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, and police clearance reference check processes.

SOS Children's Villages in Ethiopia provides equal employment opportunities to all co-workers & qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or class.