SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia 2026 Job Vacancies – ICT, Training, Health, Finance, MEAL & Development Roles: Etcareers is pleased to publish a comprehensive vacancy announcement from SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia for 2026. The organization, with a long history of supporting vulnerable children and families, is recruiting across Addis Ababa and Lalibela. Current openings include Project Coordinator for the Digital Horizon initiative, Trainers for Life, Business and Employability Skills, Project Health Officer, Project Cashier, Project MEAL Officer, and partnership calls for Digital Gig Work Platforms and Business Development Service Providers. These roles and consultancy opportunities provide a chance to contribute to safeguarding, youth empowerment, and sustainable development. Interested applicants should review requirements and apply before deadlines.
About SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia
SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia, part of the SOS International Federation, began operations in Mekelle in 1974. Today, it runs programs across multiple regions, delivering family‑based care, education, health, and youth empowerment initiatives. Working with donors, government, and community partners, the organization ensures children grow up with love, respect, and security.
Open Positions
Position 1: Project Coordinator – Digital Horizon Project
- Employment Type: Limited Full‑Time
- Job Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Responsibilities: Coordinate ICT infrastructure, implement School Information Management Systems, oversee device deployment, develop dashboards, facilitate training, monitor safeguarding protocols.
- Required Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor’s in ICT/Computer Science/Information Systems; 4–7 years in ICT coordination or digital transformation; skills in Power BI, SharePoint, GIS, automation; leadership and communication.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in humanitarian/post‑conflict settings; familiarity with Ethiopia’s Digital Education Strategy.
- Salary & Benefits: Salary and benefits will be provided in accordance with the organization’s pay scale and Ethiopian labor standards.
Position 2: Trainers – Life, Business and Employability Skills
- Employment Type: Limited Full‑Time (Consultancy/Training Engagement)
- Job Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Responsibilities: Deliver five‑day training sessions; facilitate participatory learning; report outcomes; uphold safeguarding policies.
- Required Qualifications & Skills: BA/MA in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field; proven experience in youth empowerment or psycho‑social support workshops; strong facilitation and communication skills.
- Preferred Qualifications: NGO experience, especially BMZ/STEP projects; flexibility and resilience.
- Salary & Benefits: Salary and benefits will be provided in accordance with the organization’s pay scale and Ethiopian labor standards.
Position 3: Project Health Officer
- Employment Type: Limited Full‑Time
- Job Location: Lalibela, Ethiopia
- Responsibilities: Facilitate community mobilization; implement health, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, and psychosocial support interventions; coordinate referrals; conduct screenings; prepare reports.
- Required Qualifications & Skills: BSc in Nursing, Health Officer, Midwifery, or related field; minimum 2 years in NGO health projects; skills in project management, trauma care, GBV response, MHPSS.
- Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with local context; prior INGO experience.
- Salary & Benefits: Salary and benefits will be provided in accordance with the organization’s pay scale and Ethiopian labor standards.
Position 4: Project Cashier
- Employment Type: Limited Full‑Time
- Job Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Responsibilities: Review payment requests; record financial transactions; prepare payroll; manage accounts payable/receivable; support inventory control; assist in financial procedures; participate in safeguarding awareness.
- Required Qualifications & Skills: BA in Accounting and Finance; minimum 2 years relevant experience; financial reporting and Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency in English; prior NGO experience.
- Salary & Benefits: Salary and benefits will be provided in accordance with the organization’s pay scale and Ethiopian labor standards.
Position 5: Project MEAL Officer
- Employment Type: Limited Full‑Time
- Job Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Responsibilities: Develop and implement MEAL frameworks; coordinate data collection; conduct evaluations; establish accountability mechanisms; generate and share learnings; prepare MEAL reports and dashboards; build staff capacity; integrate safeguarding into monitoring and evaluation.
- Required Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor’s in Development Studies, Statistics, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Business Administration, or related field; minimum 3 years in children, youth, and family development projects; strong skills in MEAL frameworks, data collection, analysis, reporting, and safeguarding.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with digital data tools (Kobo Toolbox, CommCare); proficiency in SPSS/Excel; fluency in English; prior NGO experience.
- Salary & Benefits: Salary and benefits will be provided in accordance with the organization’s pay scale and Ethiopian labor standards.
Position 6: Call for Gig Work Digital Job Matching Platforms
- Employment Type: Limited Full‑Time (Partnership Engagement)
- Job Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Responsibilities: Operate digital gig work platforms; provide training; share market insights; facilitate linkages; promote female participation in gig work.
- Required Qualifications & Skills: MBA in Business Administration or MA/BA in IT/Software Development; proven experience in gig work hosting; digital onboarding and job matching capacity; safeguarding compliance.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with youth employment initiatives; strong reporting systems.
- Salary & Benefits: Salary and benefits will be provided in accordance with the organization’s pay scale and Ethiopian labor standards.
Position 7: Call for Business Development Service (BDS) Providers
- Employment Type: Limited Full‑Time (Consultancy/Partnership Engagement)
- Job Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Responsibilities: Deliver business scale‑up training; provide individualized coaching; conduct diagnostics; develop action plans; monitor enterprise progress.
- Required Qualifications & Skills: Legally registered firm; minimum 6 years in business development services; experience in youth entrepreneurship/MSME support; qualified trainers and coaches; capacity to operate in Addis Ababa.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in financial literacy, market development, and youth enterprise programs.
- Salary & Benefits: Salary and benefits will be provided in accordance with the organization’s pay scale and Ethiopian labor standards.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted via the SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia Application Portal (ICIMS). Deadlines:
- Trainers: 8 February 2026
- Gig Work Platforms & BDS Providers: 14 February 2026
- Other positions: As per portal listing dates
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Etcareers and SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia are committed to equal opportunity employment and partnerships, ensuring fair treatment for all applicants.