House Mother – Hope for Justice Ethiopia (Part-Time)
📍 Location: Addis Ababa, Debora Light House
🏢 Location Type: Office
🕒 Deadline: October 12th, 2025
🎓 Career Level: Junior (1–3 years)
🧾 Employment Type: Part-Time (with possible extension to full-time)
👩👧👦 Number of Positions: 1
About the Role
Hope for Justice Ethiopia is seeking a compassionate and dedicated House Mother to join our Social Work Department at Debora Light House in Addis Ababa. The role is central to ensuring that the Lighthouse provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive home environment for children who have been rescued from exploitative or vulnerable situations.
The House Mother will take full responsibility for the wellbeing, safety, and daily care of children in residence, including supervision during night-time, weekends, and holidays. This position requires strong emotional intelligence, patience, and the ability to create a stable environment that fosters healing, growth, and trust.
The House Mother will report to the Head of House Mothers and work closely with social workers, nurses, and other staff to provide holistic care that meets each child’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Child Care and Supervision
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Provide consistent love, attention, discipline, and care to all children under your supervision.
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Treat every child fairly, impartially, and with dignity, ensuring an inclusive and safe environment.
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Conduct regular night checks (every two hours) to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children.
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Support children with personal hygiene routines, proper grooming, and maintenance of their personal spaces.
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Oversee children’s participation in daily chores (cleaning, tidying, organizing communal areas).
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Administer medication as directed by the Lighthouse nurse and document all treatments.
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Promote emotional stability by providing a calm, structured environment, especially for children who have experienced trauma.
2. Behavior Management and Safeguarding
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Strictly adhere to Hope for Justice’s Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
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Implement positive discipline and non-violent behavior management techniques.
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Identify and report any disciplinary or health-related concerns to the designated project staff.
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Respond swiftly to medical emergencies by notifying the nurse and following prescribed procedures.
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Encourage mutual respect, empathy, and teamwork among children.
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Ensure all interactions with children reflect Hope for Justice’s core values of compassion, safety, and integrity.
3. Training and Collaboration
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Deliver weekly Child Wellbeing training sessions in coordination with the Social Worker and Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO).
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Participate in case review meetings and provide input on the emotional and behavioral progress of children.
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Maintain professional communication with the team to ensure consistent and coordinated care.
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Assist in developing behavior plans, safety strategies, and rehabilitation support for children in the program.
About You
Educational Background
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Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (required).
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Additional training or certification in childcare, psychology, social work, or early childhood education (highly desirable).
Professional Experience
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Proven experience in childcare, preferably in an institutional or organizational setting.
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Experience working with vulnerable or trauma-affected children.
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Familiarity with safeguarding principles and child protection procedures.
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Ability to administer medication and assist with health and hygiene routines.
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Experience conducting or supporting training or child wellbeing sessions is an asset.
Soft Skills
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Empathy and Compassion: Understand and respond to children’s emotional needs with care.
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Patience and Emotional Stability: Maintain composure in stressful or emotionally demanding situations.
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Integrity and Fairness: Treat every child equally and act ethically in all situations.
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Flexibility and Adaptability: Adjust to the changing needs of children and program demands.
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Effective Communication: Communicate clearly and respectfully with children and colleagues.
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Conflict Resolution: Manage disputes calmly and constructively.
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Team Collaboration: Work closely with staff to ensure comprehensive care and support.
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Resilience: Stay motivated and focused despite challenging circumstances.
Technical Skills
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Basic First Aid and Emergency Response: Certification preferred.
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Child Development Knowledge: Understanding of age-appropriate developmental stages.
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Behavior Management Techniques: Competence in non-violent discipline and trauma-informed care.
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Safeguarding and Protection: Strong awareness of child protection procedures and reporting mechanisms.
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Medication Administration: Ability to handle and administer prescribed medications safely.
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Household Management: Ensure cleanliness, hygiene, and order in the residential facility.
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Record Keeping: Maintain accurate logs of incidents, medication, and child wellbeing observations.
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Collaboration Tools: Comfortable using basic communication tools (phone, messaging apps, etc.).
Safeguarding Commitment
All employees must understand and uphold the Hope for Justice Safeguarding Policies. Protection from abuse, neglect, and exploitation is a shared responsibility. Staff must act with integrity, complete mandatory safeguarding training, and report any concerns immediately.
This position is open to female applicants only, in alignment with the organization’s safeguarding and child protection policies, as the role involves direct care and supervision of girls.
Application Instructions
📧 To Apply:
Send your application letter and CV (combined in a single PDF or Word document) to:
👉 hr.admin.et@hopeforjustice.org
Email Subject Line: House Mother Part-Time
Include in your application:
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Your expected monthly salary (ETB)
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Your notice period
🕓 Application Deadline: October 12, 2025
📢 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Hope for Justice is committed to promoting equality, inclusion, and diversity in all recruitment practices. All applicants are assessed based on merit, regardless of age, marital status, ethnicity, gender, religion, or national origin.
We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward safeguarding violations. All successful candidates will undergo background and police checks prior to employment.