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Whiz Kids Workshop Job Vacancy 2026

Whiz Kids Workshop, through its Tsehai Loves Learning and Tsehai for Families initiatives Addis Ababa (HQ Office)

Role description

Whiz Kids Workshop, through its Tsehai Loves Learning and Tsehai for Families initiatives, is developing Tsehai 2.0, a platform designed to help caregivers develop practical skills, demonstrate their competence, and connect with families and employers.

The organization is offering a paid Young Leaders Fellowship to develop talented early-career professionals who can manage, improve, and eventually lead its operational systems.

Position: Tsehai Young Leaders Fellow

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Sales, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, or Business. Candidates with backgrounds in Education, Psychology, or Social Work must also have specific business, team, or project management experience.

Experience: Approximately 2–3 years of relevant experience. Experience may come from employment, projects, full-time volunteering, or community leadership.

Key Responsibilities and Learning Areas

Selected fellows will work across seven interconnected operational systems:

  • Registration and onboarding: Helping people start successfully.
  • Skill assessment: Maintaining quality and making evidence-based decisions.
  • Caregiver portfolio and employer services: Creating value for caregivers and employers.
  • Learner support: Identifying barriers and helping learners progress.
  • Team operations: Managing priorities, capacity, and workflows.
  • Talent development: Supporting others to learn, improve, and take on responsibilities.
  • Content marketing and advertising: Attracting suitable caregivers and employers to Tsehai.

Fellows will also learn to identify operational challenges, simplify processes, improve systems, and measure results.

Required Skills and Competencies

  • Ownership and ability to complete quality work and demonstrate results.
  • Strong curiosity and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to accept feedback and continuously improve.
  • Good judgment and ability to recognize when to seek assistance.
  • Clear communication skills in Amharic and English.
  • Ability to build lasting relationships.
  • Creativity and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle stressful situations calmly.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet targets.
  • A/B testing and experimentation skills.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
  • Familiarity with educational platforms such as Elearn.
  • Genuine passion for education, child development, and improving caregiving.

Fellowship Benefits

  • Three-month paid fellowship with a net monthly salary of ETB 35,000.
  • Direct coaching and practical learning.
  • Increasing responsibilities based on demonstrated readiness.
  • Certificate of Achievement upon completion of the Tsehai Young Leaders Fellowship.
  • Four strong performers may be considered for longer-term employment opportunities, depending on demonstrated capabilities, organizational needs, and available positions.

Selection Process

The selection process involves four practical assessment stages:

Stage 1: Mission and First Signal

  • Review six child development concepts.
  • Respond to a caregiving scenario.
  • Submit a short essay and a response in Amharic reflecting on personal experience and potential contributions to Tsehai.

Stage 2: Learning Through Practice

  • Complete Modules 1 and 2 of Tsehai’s Caregiver Course on Telegram.
  • Practise responsive caregiving with a child under eight years old.
  • Submit the required evidence and incorporate coaching feedback.
  • Explain lessons learned, potential learning challenges, and one improvement to test.

Stages 3 and 4: Applying Judgment

  • Complete a practical case connecting Tsehai’s seven operational systems.
  • Participate in an observed operating assessment.
  • Candidates who advance will be invited for a final interview.

Applicants must be able to arrange safe caregiving practice with a child under eight through family or trusted friends, with permission from the child’s parent or guardian. Permission must also be obtained before recording any practice.

Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM, with a one-hour lunch break; Saturday, 8:30 AM–12:30 PM.

Required No.: 4

Salary: ETB 35,000 net per month.

Employment Type: Full-Time (Three-month paid fellowship).

Place of Work: Addis Ababa (HQ Office).

Deadline: November 28, 2026.