SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia (SOS CVE) Job Vacancy Announcement

SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia (SOS CVE) is a non-governmental, child-focused social development organization committed to providing vulnerable children and youth with a loving family environment, quality education, and life skills to build a bright and self-reliant future.

The SOS Children’s Villages Addis Ababa Program Location is seeking a qualified, reliable, and safety-conscious professional to fill a temporary position as a Project Driver for the STEP Project. This short-term assignment is for a duration of one month, serving as a coverage driver while the regular project driver is on annual leave.

The primary objective of the Project Driver is to ensure uninterrupted, safe, and efficient transportation services for project team members, official visitors, and program materials. The driver will operate the project vehicle in accordance with organizational policies, traffic laws, and high standards of road safety across Addis Ababa and surrounding areas.

Records of SOS children’s Villages in Ethiopia
SOS kids’s Villages started in 1949 with an innovative concept born from a clear want. In post-struggle Europe, hundreds of kids had lost their families, and traditional orphanages often supposed a bleak, institutional upbringing. In response, a new version of circle of relatives-like care became created, one that presented children protection, balance, and a true experience of belonging via robust, nurturing relationships.

SOS kids’s Villages’ presence has grown to more than 138 nations and territories around the world. With the beneficiant assist of donors, companions and buddies, SOS children’s Villages helps loads of lots of kids every year via alternative care, circle of relatives strengthening, faculties, health centres, and other network-based paintings.

When you consider that 1974, SOS children’s Villages in Ethiopia has been handing over network-rooted applications in alternative care, circle of relatives and community strengthening, kids empowerment, and emergency reaction. We companion carefully with government establishments, civil society, and neighborhood communities to boost the rights and well-being of children and young people. For over five decades, SOS youngsters’s Villages in Ethiopia, has in instances of crisis, prolonged critical humanitarian resource, with a sturdy recognition on girls and children tormented by war and herbal failures. Presently, we are imposing more than forty improvement and humanitarian projects across nine areas (Tigray, Amhara, Oromia, Harari, Afar, Sidama, South Ethiopia, crucial Ethiopia, Somali) and the 2 administrative cities (Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa).

• Position Title: Project Driver – STEP Project
• Hiring Organization: SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia (SOS CVE)
• Program Location: Addis Ababa Program Location
• Employment Type: Temporary Contract (1 Month Duration)
• Number of Vacancies: 1 (One)
• Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

• Educational Background: Completion of Grade 10 or Grade 12 general secondary education, or an equivalent educational qualification certificate from a recognized institution.
• Driving License: Must hold a valid, active Ethiopian driving license appropriate for the assigned vehicle category.
• Relevant Experience: Demonstrated practical driving experience. Previous work experience in non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or similar international development institutions is considered a distinct advantage.
• Geographical Knowledge: Excellent knowledge of Addis Ababa city routes, traffic regulations, navigation, and surrounding areas.
• Organizational Values & Safeguarding: Dedicated commitment to respecting SOS Children’s Villages core values, code of conduct, ethics, child safeguarding policies, and child protection principles.

Interested and qualified candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their application package in person within the designated announcement period.

• Application Period: October 9, 2026 to October 14, 2026 (Meskerem 29 to Tikimt 4, 2019 E.C.).
• Required Documents: Application cover letter, updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of educational credentials, and a copy of a valid driving license.
• Submission Location: Submit documents in person to SOS Children’s Villages Addis Ababa Program Location Office, located at Bisrate Gebriel area, next to Lafto Mall, Addis Ababa.

SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is an organization firmly committed to child safety and youth protection. Selected candidates will be required to strictly adhere to the organization’s Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation, and the organization reserves full rights during the selection process.

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