About the Organization
SOS Children's Villages in 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 eight program locations; we aspire that every child grows up with love, respect and security.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
At SOS Children's Villages, safeguarding isn't just a policy, it's a foundational value embedded in everything we do. We are unwavering in our commitment to protecting the children, young people, adults, and communities we serve, as well as our workforce and resources.
We cultivate an environment of trust and accountability where every voice is heard and respected. All successful candidates will be expected to champion our holistic safeguarding principles, actively upholding our Child & Youth Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and regulations against sexual misconduct, fraud, and corruption.
By joining our team, you commit to integrating these vital standards into your work, ensuring the highest levels of safety, ethics, and integrity in every action and partnership.
Together, we create a world where everyone feels safe, respected, and protected.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Project Coordinator, the FCSP Officer is responsible for supporting the planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and reporting of project activities in line with approved project plans, organizational policies, donor requirements, and quality standards. The Project Officer works closely with project teams, government institutions, community structures, implementing partners, and other stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of project interventions and achievement of intended results.
The FCSP Officer contributes to strengthening the capacity of project participants, partners, and community structures through technical support, coordination, training, and continuous follow-up. The position also supports project planning, resource utilization, monitoring and evaluation, documentation of lessons learned, and reporting to promote quality implementation, accountability, sustainability, and organizational learning.
The incumbent is required to carry out his/her duties in accordance with SOS Children's Villages' Safeguarding Policies and Regulations, the Code of Conduct, the "Living our Values" competency framework, and all applicable national and international policies, standards, and legal requirements.
Key Responsibilities
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
Ensure that all support is provided in the best interest of the child.
Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of project activities in accordance with approved work plans, budgets, organizational policies, donor requirements, and quality standards.
Provide technical and operational support to ensure timely and effective delivery of project interventions and achievement of project objectives.
Coordinate the implementation of project activities in collaboration with project teams, government institutions, community structures, implementing partners, and other stakeholders.
Facilitate the identification, targeting, and engagement of project participants in line with approved project criteria and organizational guidelines.
Ensure timely provision and appropriate utilization of project resources, materials, and services to support effective implementation.
Support the integration of cross-cutting themes including safeguarding, gender equality, diversity and inclusion, disability inclusion, accountability, and environmental sustainability into all project activities.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND PARTNERSHIP
Build and maintain effective working relationships with government institutions, community structures, implementing partners, civil society organizations, and other relevant stakeholders.
Coordinate project activities with partners to ensure effective collaboration, harmonization, and efficient delivery of interventions.
Facilitate regular coordination, review, and planning meetings with stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and address implementation challenges.
Represent the project in relevant technical working groups, coordination platforms, forums, and meetings as delegated by the Project Coordinator.
Promote community participation and ownership throughout project implementation to strengthen sustainability.
CAPACITY BUILDING
Identify capacity development needs of project participants, community structures, implementing partners, and relevant stakeholders.
Plan, organize, facilitate, and follow up capacity-building activities, workshops, coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job support.
Support stakeholders to strengthen technical, organizational, and management capacities necessary for effective project implementation and sustainability.
Promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning among project teams and stakeholders.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION, ACCOUNTABILITY AND LEARNING
Monitor implementation of project activities against approved work plans, indicators, quality standards, and budgets.
Conduct regular field monitoring visits and supportive supervision to assess progress, identify implementation gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
Collect, verify, analyse, and report project data in accordance with organizational MEAL systems and donor requirements.
Support assessments, baseline studies, reviews, evaluations, and learning activities as required.
Promote accountability by facilitating community feedback and complaint mechanisms and ensuring timely response to issues raised.
Document lessons learned, innovations, good practices, and success stories to support organizational learning and continuous improvement.
REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION
Prepare and submit accurate, timely, and quality monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports in accordance with organizational and donor requirements.
Maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date project records, files, databases, and supporting documentation.
Provide technical inputs for donor reports, project proposals, work plans, presentations, and other organizational documents as required.
Ensure proper documentation of project achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and best practices.
OTHER DUTIES
Perform other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor or program management.
SAFEGUARDING
Ensure adherence to SOS CV policies such as the Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Standards and others as well as the minimum standards of development program.
Ensure that all support is provided in the best interest of the child.
Responsible for taking part in awareness-raising sessions and capacity building training in relation to Safeguarding and Code of Conduct and to protect children and young people from all forms of abuse, abandonment, exploitation, violence and discrimination.
Support children, young people and program participants to make them understand the Safeguarding risks and protection mechanisms.
Ensure proper safeguarding procedures and policies are in place to protect programme participant children, young persons, adults and other stakeholders.
Be vigilant about any possible form of abuse/harm, neglect, harassment, or exploitation against, children, youth and adults in personal and professional lives.
Report any Incident Management Team or concern within 24 hours to the Incident Management Team, focal person or concerned party through the defined channels for reporting the allegation.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Other responsibilities & duties as required by line Manager.
Required Qualifications
Essential Requirements (Must-Have):
Education
Bachelor's degree in social work, Sociology, Development Studies, Public Health, Education, Agriculture, Economics, Project Management, Business Administration, Community Development, or another relevant field. A master's degree is an added advantage.
Experience
Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in project implementation, community development, humanitarian or development programming, preferably within an NGO or international development organization.
Demonstrated experience in coordinating project activities and working with government institutions, community structures, implementing partners, and other stakeholders.
Experience in community mobilization, capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and partnership management.
Experience in project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and documentation.
Experience working with vulnerable children, young people, families, and communities is an advantage.
Required Skills and Competencies
Competencies
Understanding the organization and commitment to its vision and mission: able to clearly communicate SOS Children's Villages Who We Are (Vision, Mission & Values), "Living our Values" policies and strategies in all areas.
Child rights & child development
: Working knowledge in all areas of child rights, child protection, child development, family & community development, and rights-based programming in a developing country.
Programme and Project Management:
Sound knowledge of project cycle management, including planning, implementation, budgeting, monitoring, reporting, risk management, and quality assurance.
Community Engagement:
Ability to build trust and effectively engage communities, government institutio...