Gender, Youth, and Safeguarding Officer Jobs in Ethiopia 2026 (2 Positions)

Organization

SOS Children's Villages Ethiopia

Locations

Hawassa and Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia

Employment Type

Full-Time

About the Position

SOS Children's Villages Ethiopia is seeking qualified and experienced professionals for two Gender, Youth, and Safeguarding Officer positions under the MaYEA Program. The successful candidates will support program implementation, youth empowerment, gender equality initiatives, and safeguarding activities within the Sidama Cluster.

The role involves working closely with program teams, local government institutions, community stakeholders, and youth-focused initiatives to ensure effective implementation of project activities while maintaining the highest safeguarding standards.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management

• Support implementation of MaYEA program activities across assigned locations

• Collaborate with technical officers, accountants, and woreda program teams

• Ensure effective utilization of program resources

• Maintain strong partnerships with government agencies, community organizations, and development partners

• Promote compliance with donor, organizational, and government regulations

Gender and Youth Engagement

• Promote gender equality and inclusion within program activities

• Support youth-led enterprise development and livelihood opportunities

• Facilitate awareness campaigns, training sessions, and coaching programs

• Strengthen participation of young women and vulnerable groups in economic opportunities

• Develop mechanisms that encourage meaningful youth engagement

Safeguarding and Protection

• Coordinate safeguarding policy implementation across project locations

• Conduct safeguarding orientation and training sessions

• Ensure staff, volunteers, and partners comply with the code of conduct

• Raise safeguarding awareness within communities

• Receive, document, and follow up safeguarding concerns and reports

• Maintain confidential safeguarding records and reporting systems

Monitoring, Learning, and Reporting

• Prepare annual work plans and implementation schedules

• Develop and submit quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc reports

• Document lessons learned, success stories, and program achievements

• Support knowledge-sharing and adaptive learning processes

• Monitor progress and ensure program quality standards are maintained

Networking and Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with youth, gender, and safeguarding stakeholders

• Participate in multi-stakeholder platforms and review meetings

• Support communication and visibility of program achievements

• Facilitate collaboration among government offices, communities, and development partners

Qualifications

Education

• BA or MBA in Sociology, Gender Studies, Social Work, Psychology, Law, or related fields

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience

• Experience in gender equality, youth engagement, and safeguarding programs is highly desirable

• Experience in livelihood development, youth employment, agribusiness, rural finance, or inclusive development programs is an advantage

Skills and Competencies

• Strong communication and facilitation skills

• Community mobilization and stakeholder engagement experience

• Excellent teamwork and partnership-building abilities

• Problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Strategic planning and project management capability

• Advanced computer skills

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

• High integrity, transparency, and commitment to equality and inclusion

Required Skills

• Effective Communication and Sociability

• Community Engagement and Mobilization

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit:

• Application Letter (Maximum 1 Page)

• Updated CV (Maximum 3 Pages)

Email: sossahelhrm@gmail.com

Important Instructions

• Clearly mention the position title in the email subject line.

• Clearly state the duty station you are applying for (Hawassa or Wolaita Sodo).

• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.