Community Volunteers (Moyale)

Job Description

Who we are

SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation. We started our humanitarian work in Ethiopia with the opening of our first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974. Since then, we have expanded our programs to different regions where there are significant needs for intervention and where we believe we can work in partnership with all relevant actors to bring sustainable positive outcomes for children’s and young people.

Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and those that are at risk of losing their parental care. Working in close collaboration with international donors, local government and community based organizations across seven program locations; we aspire that every child grows up with love, respect and security.

Why we need you?

SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia is launching a multi-sectoral project to strengthen Nutrition, Livelihoods, Food security, WASH, Peacebuilding, Gender Equality, and Protection across 12 kebeles of Moyale Woreda. We are seeking passionate and committed Community Volunteers to support grassroots implementation and mobilization.

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 Community Volunteer you will be in charge of the following,

• Mobilize households for nutrition education, screening, and referrals
• Support hygiene promotion and safe water practices in collaboration with WASH actors
• Facilitate community dialogues and peacebuilding activities, promoting inclusion and conflict sensitivity
• Assist in the distribution and follow-up of livelihood inputs (e.g., seeds, tools, small livestock)
• Promote gender equality and women’s participation in project activities
• Raise awareness on child protection, safeguarding, and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA)
• Conduct home visits and help track progress on food security and nutrition indicators
• Document community feedback and support participatory monitoring
• Coordinate with kebele leaders, health extension workers, and project staff for smooth implementation

Job Requirements

Up for the challenge…

Then check out our criteria’s:

Must Criteria

• Must be a resident of Moyale Woreda
• Knows the context and is willing to work in any of the kebeles in the Moyale Woreda
• Fresh Graduate in BA Degree Social Work or related fields
• Strong interest in community health, nutrition, gender, and peacebuilding
• Willingness to work closely with local leaders, health workers, and project staff
• Good communication and reporting skills in local languages (Afaan Oromoo and/or English preferred)

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Kindness
• Continuous Learning
• Inclusiveness
• Initiatives
• Results Orientation

 

How to Apply

Excited to take on a new Challenge…

Then send us your application (application letter, detailed CV containing contact your higher education credentials) electronically through: SOS Children Villages Application portal (ICIMS).

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.