Who we are

SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation. The organization started its humanitarian work with the opening of its first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974. The organization has been providing life-saving provisions such as food, water and health services for a very significant number of children devastated by severe drought and the subsequent famine.

Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and 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; SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia aspires that every child grows up with love, respect and security.

Why we need you?

We are looking for Flood Emergency Officer who will be responsible for Leading and coordinating Flood Response project at Kelafo and Mustahil districts level by ensuring, local government and others stakeholders’ collaboration at al level.

 What we provide...

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

Your role....

As Flood Emergency officer you will be in charge of the following:

• Representing the organization’s flood response program at Kelafo and Mustahil districts level and ensure a positive collaboration and working relationship with pertinent government offices and a good public image of the organization.
• Actively participating and coordinating in zonal and kelafo flood emerge clusters/coordination meeting with NGOs, UN agencies and government offices and regional level where required update the proceedings to Humanitarian Response Project coordinator and Gode program director
• Responsible for the planning and implementing of project activities, closely monitoring, evaluating, report their development and flag potential issues on time.
• Preparing financial and procurement requests on time and submit to Humanitarian Response Project coordinator for validation and then to the Location Program Director for approval and facilitation
•  Compiling and submitting monthly,  quarterly and yearly project progress report to Humanitarian Response Project coordinator and Gode Program Director,
• Seeking solutions, advices and decisions to problems faced by the project during implementation from Humanitarian Response Project coordinator and location program director.
• Participating on Dyer and Gu multi-agency seasonal assessments
•  Participating any flood  early warning  system and/or platform around the project area
• Ensuring adherence to SOS CV policies such as the Code of Conduct, Child Safeguarding Standards and others as well as the minimum standards of humanitarian relief (ICRC Code of Conduct, Sphere, CHS).
•  Performing any additional tasks as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Your role....

As Flood Emergency officer you will be in charge of the following:

• Representing the organization’s flood response program at Kelafo and Mustahil districts level and ensure a positive collaboration and working relationship with pertinent government offices and a good public image of the organization.
• Actively participating and coordinating in zonal and kelafo flood emerge clusters/coordination meeting with NGOs, UN agencies and government offices and regional level where required update the proceedings to Humanitarian Response Project coordinator and Gode program director
• Responsible for the planning and implementing of project activities, closely monitoring, evaluating, report their development and flag potential issues on time.
• Preparing financial and procurement requests on time and submit to Humanitarian Response Project coordinator for validation and then to the Location Program Director for approval and facilitation
•  Compiling and submitting monthly,  quarterly and yearly project progress report to Humanitarian Response Project coordinator and Gode Program Director,
• Seeking solutions, advices and decisions to problems faced by the project during implementation from Humanitarian Response Project coordinator and location program director.
• Participating on Dyer and Gu multi-agency seasonal assessments
• Participating any flood  early warning  system and/or platform around the project area
• Ensuring adherence to SOS CV policies such as the Code of Conduct, Child Safeguarding Standards and others as well as the minimum standards of humanitarian relief (ICRC Code of Conduct, Sphere, CHS).
• Performing any additional tasks as assigned by his/her supervisor.