Senior Finance Coordinator, Senior HR, Administration and Safeguarding Officer, Senior Advocacy,

Save the Children Ethiopia Job Vacancy 2026  

Save the Children Ethiopia is inviting qualified and experienced professionals to apply for multiple career opportunities. As one of the world's leading child-focused humanitarian organizations, Save the Children works to ensure that every child survives, learns, and is protected. The organization operates across several regions of Ethiopia, implementing programs in health, education, nutrition, child protection, emergency response, and livelihoods.

Position 1: Senior Finance Coordinator

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognized university.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience.
• At least 5 years in financial management.
• Experience managing large-scale financial operations and organizational change.
• Experience with statutory accounting, financial planning, and capacity building in an INGO environment.

Required Skills

• Strong financial management and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of financial management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and coaching skills.
• Experience developing business cases and financial plans.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in NGOs or humanitarian organizations.
• Familiarity with major donor compliance requirements (USAID, DFID, ECHO, OFDA, etc.).
• Experience in emergency response programs.

Position 2: Senior HR, Administration and Safeguarding Officer

Duty Station: Mekelle

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.
• Certifications in HR, safeguarding, and basic computer skills are desirable.

Experience

• Proven experience in safeguarding, recruitment, staff development, and performance management.
• Experience working with field offices and multi-site operations.
• Knowledge of labor laws, HR compliance, and organizational policies.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and supporting integrated development projects.

Required Skills

• Strong safeguarding and case management knowledge.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to travel frequently to field locations.

Position 3: Senior Advocacy, Partnership and Organizational Development Specialist

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

Educational Qualification

• Master's Degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Social Sciences, Development Management, Human Resource Management, Public Policy, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in organizational development or change management.
• At least 3 years in leadership roles within agriculture or nutrition-related projects.
• Experience working with government institutions.

Required Skills

• Strong capacity building, mentoring, and training experience.
• Excellent analytical, report writing, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to develop programs, manuals, and operational guidelines.
• Willingness to travel to remote locations.
• Fluency in English.

Application Deadline

August 1, 2026