Save the Children Ethiopia Vacancy 2025

Save the Children Ethiopia Vacancy 2025

Position: Senior Talent Acquisition and Development Manager
Team/Programme: HR Department
Grade: 1C
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Country Office)
Contract Type: National

About Save the Children Ethiopia

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children, working in over 100 countries to ensure every child survives, learns, and is protected. In Ethiopia, we deliver life-saving and development programs that make a lasting difference.

We are now hiring a Senior Talent Acquisition and Development Manager for our Ethiopia Country Office in Addis Ababa. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced HR professionals looking for NGO HR jobs in Ethiopia to contribute to building a strong and future-ready workforce.

Role Purpose

The Senior Talent Acquisition and Development Manager will lead strategies in recruitment, onboarding, learning & development (L&D), employee engagement, and performance management. The role reports directly to the HR, Admin & Safeguarding Director and plays a key role in shaping HR practices to align with Save the Children’s mission and values.

This role is ideal for someone with strong experience in HR management in NGOs in Ethiopia, especially in talent acquisition, organizational development, and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Lead workforce planning and design end-to-end recruitment strategies.
• Oversee job advertisements, sourcing, interviews, offers, and pre-boarding.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all hiring practices.
• Represent Save the Children at career fairs, job expos, and HR conferences to strengthen employer branding.

Onboarding & Employee Integration

• Develop structured onboarding programs for new staff.
• Ensure new hires complete all mandatory training.
• Support cultural integration and job readiness for employees.

Learning & Development (L&D)

• Conduct training needs assessments and implement annual training plans.
• Lead employee capacity-building initiatives including leadership development and career progression.
• Manage e-learning, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing platforms.

Employee Engagement & Wellness

• Implement initiatives to boost employee motivation and workplace culture.
• Coordinate wellness programs, recognition events, and staff appreciation.
• Champion organizational values, diversity, and inclusion.

Performance Management

• Oversee goal setting, evaluations, and performance improvement plans.
• Train managers in effective and fair performance appraisals.
• Support succession planning and workforce development.

Staff Management & Oversight

• Supervise HR Officers and support field HR teams.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, contracts, and labor laws in Ethiopia.
• Mentor junior HR professionals and promote team collaboration.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Management, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience:
  • Minimum 7 years of HR experience (including at least 2 years in a senior managerial role).
  • Proven success in talent acquisition, learning & development, succession planning, and employee engagement.
  • Experience in HR management within international NGOs in Ethiopia is highly desirable.
  • Strong ability to lead HR teams and align workforce planning with organizational objectives.
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
  • Proficiency in HR systems and analytics.
  • Knowledge of Ethiopian labor law and international HR best practices.
  • Strategic thinker with problem-solving and training & development expertise.

Why Join Save the Children Ethiopia?

• Work for one of the world’s most respected humanitarian organizations.
• Lead HR strategies that impact thousands of employees across Ethiopia.
• Gain career growth opportunities in global HR, learning, and organizational development.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to apply online by submitting their CV and cover letter through the official portal:

👉 Apply Here

⚠️ Please include your current remuneration and salary expectations in your application.

⏳ Application Deadline: [Insert Date Here]

Important Information

Save the Children is committed to keeping children safe. Our selection process includes rigorous background checks in line with our Child Safeguarding Policy.

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from qualified women and candidates from diverse backgrounds.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our Global Anti-Harassment Policy.