Warden

Warden Job based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Organization: Hope for Justice (former Retrak Ethiopia)

Deadline: August 31, 2025

Job Description

Organization Description

Hope for Justice (HFJ) is a human rights-based anti-slavery International Civil Society Organization (CSO). Its vision is to live in a world free from slavery. HFJ exists to bring freedom from human trafficking and modern slavery (HTMS) by identifying victims, supporting survivors, preventing exploitation and making impact through proven multi-disciplinary program models. HFJ is guided by four organizational values of honoring, openness, professionalism and empowerment. Its programming is guided by five principles: human rights based, person centered, and community based, holistic, collaborative and sustainable.

Job Title: – Warden

Reporting to: – Head of Warden

Main Purpose:

The Warden ensures that the Lighthouse provides a safe, nurturing, and welcoming temporary home for children, with responsibility for overall supervision during nighttime and weekends.

Duties & Responsibilities

Child Care & Supervision

- Provide a balanced approach of love, discipline, and care.
- Treat all children equally and fairly.
- Conduct regular night checks (every 2 hours) to ensure safety.
- Administer prescribed medication when necessary.
- Support children in maintaining personal hygiene and belongings.

Behavior & Safeguarding

- Abide by the Hope for Justice Child Safeguarding Policy.
- Implement non-violent discipline and behavior management.
- Report serious sickness or discipline issues to project staff.

Training & Collaboration

- Provide weekly Child Wellbeing training in consultation with the Social Worker and DSO (Designated safeguarding officer).

Liaise with project staff as needed.

About You

Experience & Education

Formal education is not required; however, training in childcare, teaching experience, first aid certification, sports involvement, and basic financial literacy are advantageous.
Previous experience caring for children is essential; experience working with street children is preferred and advantageous.

Soft Skills

Empathy and Compassion
Patience and Emotional Stability
Integrity and Fairness
Flexibility and Adaptability
Strong Communication Skills
Conflict Resolution
Team Collaboration
Resilience

Technical Skills

Basic First Aid and Emergency Response
Child Care and Development Knowledge
Behavior Management Techniques
Safeguarding and Protection Protocols
Medication Administration
Basic Household Management
Record Keeping and Reporting
Communication and Collaboration

Required Skills

Conflict Resolution
Adaptability
Communication
Patience

Desired Skills

Coaching
Charisma
Enthusiasm
Motivation

How to Apply

Application Guidelines

Interested Applicants should submit their application letter and updated CV as a single PDF or Word document to: hr.admin.et@hopeforjustice.org. stating the position title “Warden” in the subject line of your email Please ensure your application clearly states your expected monthly basic salary in ETB and your notice period.

Kindly note that due to the anticipated volume of applications, Hope for Justice reserves the right to close the vacancy prior to the stated deadline.

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants are considered based solely on merit, regardless of age, marital status, ethnicity, gender, color, nationality, or religion.

Hope for Justice maintains a zero-tolerance policy for safeguarding violations. Protection from all forms of abuse is a shared responsibility, and all staff are required to adhere to the organization’s Code of Conduct. It is essential that all team members understand and act in accordance with this policy.

Successful candidates will be required to present a Certificate of Good Conduct issued by the Crime Investigation Bureau.

Please include the position title “Warden” in the subject line of your email.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Closing Date: August 31, 2025

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