Program Officer, Youth Care 78 views

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?

We are looking for a Program Officer Youth Care who will be responsible for providing advice, guidance, support and a setting a positive example to the youth in their development from adolescence to adulthood.

What we provide…

An amazing work environment that promotes personal growth through providing professional space to grow and advance your career!

As a Program Officer, Youth Care you will be in charge of the following:

• Managing the paperwork and administration for the youth facility
• Helping in budget preparation and administration
• Producing quality regular reports
• Collecting and sharing youth care good practices
• Leading the development of Individual Development Plan (IDP) of the youth
• Creating a safe environment for the youths to live in and promoting a supportive environment
• Enabling the youths to take responsibility for their own development and supports them in learning the required personal and practical skills needed to live an independent life
• Motivating the youths to play an active part, both academically and socially, in the school/education facility and Helping them identify their individual strengths and weaknesses and encourages them to be responsible for their own development
• Maintaining close contact and links with the schools/educational facilities to ensure a good understanding of each youth’s educational abilities and needs
• Attending school meetings where required
• Guiding the youths towards finding suitable employment
• Assisting the youths in gaining the financial skills and responsibility needed to lead a secure and independent life outside of the youth facility

Up for the challenge…

Then check out our criteria’s:

The must haves:

• Ideally a post-high school diploma/degree (university, higher colleges) in a relevant discipline (for example education/childcare or child and/or youth care, community/social work)
• Fluency in English (official language) and working knowledge of local spoken language i.e Oromifa
• At least 3- 5 years’ previous experience in child/youth quality care
• Work experience in education, social work or community development is desired
• Good knowledge of child, youth, family and community development
• Good knowledge of national child care legislation and child’s rights
• Strong and highly effective interpersonal, listening and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrate a high level of empathy/emotional intelligence particularly working with young people and adolescents
• Understanding and knowledge of subjects relating specifically to the care of adolescents (e.g. sexual health, HIV/Aids, relationships)
• Ability to work in a busy and pressurized environment
• High level of personal responsibility and integrity
• Good knowledge and understanding of the local and national culture and background
• ICT skills including working knowledge of Microsoft tools
• Ability to present professionally and effectively both on 1:1 and large groups basis