Project Officer, Ethiopia

Job Description for SCROL 2.0 

Project Officer, Ethiopia 

Purpose of the role

The Project Officer is responsible for the implementation of the SCROL 2.0: Safe Minds Online project activities in alignment with TdH NL’s strategy, policies and Integrity Framework. He/She plays a key role in developing TdH NL’s partnerships in Ethiopia, especially in the context of the global Thematic Programme - Sexual Exploitation of Children.

He/she will closely work with the partners and TdH NL global team to ensure timely and effective implementation of the project pilot and the scoping study in Ethiopia.  The project officer is also in charge of networking and representing TdH NL in relevant platforms e.g. coalitions, government.

Position in the organisation

The Project Officer is part of the SCROL 2.0 Ethiopia programme and reports to the Country Director in Ethiopia, while the overall programme is managed by the SCROL 2.0 Programme Manager.

Result areas and core activities

Your job is to ensure the project activities in Ethiopia under SCROL 2.0 are implemented with the highest standards.

To do this you will:

• Supervise and coordinate project implementation in support of the Strategic Partner Organisation and other CSO and government partners
• Lead the assessment, development, and coordination of partner capacity-strengthening plans to ensure effective project delivery in compliance with standards of safeguarding, accountability, systems change and sustainability 
• Coordinate a scoping study to analyze the local context of Online Sexual Exploitation of Children (OSEC) in Ethiopia, identifying key drivers and assessing opportunities for TdH NL to contribute to sustainable systemic change
• Execute all the relevant administrative, monitoring and evaluation tasks in collaboration with the TdH NL Partnerships & Quality team
• Maintain and develop strong partnerships with implementation partners (CSOs, Ministries, and other allies)
• Ensure all parties involved with project activities comply with TdH NL’s Code of Conduct, Integrity and Accountability Frameworks and report to / seek support from the Integrity and MEAL teams
• Be responsible for quarterly  and annual internal reporting requirements, and contribute to external reporting requirements in support of the Programme Manager
• Facilitate regular learning and reflection sessions to identify and document learnings from project implementations, with support from the Programme Manager / Officer and the Learning and Knowledge Manager
• Represent TdH NL in relevant networks and platforms for the purpose of project development and advocacy
• Support relevant research projects and proposal development processes whenever opportunities arise

Knowledge and experience

The ideal candidate should have,

• Bachelor/Masters degree in development studies, gender studies, sociology, statistics, or other relevant area
• Minimum 5 year of work experience in project management
• Proficiency in English and Amharic Language oral and written
• Good knowledge of conflict resolution and partner mobilisation
• Solid organisational skills, including those related to time-management, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating

• Experience in building and managing monitoring and evaluation systems
• Technical experience in the field of child protection, sexual abuse and exploitation of children, child trafficking and migration, etc.
• Experience in working directly with government officials at the national and subnational level
• Good project writing and design skills (in English)

Competencies

• Ability to work well with and contribute positively to diverse teams
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of partners and stakeholders
• Positivity and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and learning attitude
• Ability to coach others

What we have to offer, apart from the above!

Terre des Hommes is a growing organisation on the move. This means a lot of room for your own initiative and ideas. As we manage and execute our own programmes and projects, the difference we make and therefore you make is tangible on a daily basis.

• 8 months employment from 1st May to 31st December 2026?
• Competitive salary and benefits package,
• The role will be based in the TdH NL country office in Addis Ababa,

About Terre des Hommes Netherlands

Terre des Hommes Netherlands (TdH NL) protects children by preventing and stopping child exploitation, and by empowering children to make their voices count. 

Our strategic ambition is that by 2030, Terre des Hommes Netherlands is a catalyst for systemic change to stop child exploitation. We do this by empowering children and their communities, connecting them with those who have power to enact change, and utilising our knowledge and expertise to co-create sustainable, evidence-based solutions.

In all we do, we stand strongly by our core values: Responsible, Bold, Human-Centred and Playful. Working at our organisation is fighting against exploitation of children. Worldwide. Without discriminating. With respect for local cultures. We’re in this to make a relevant difference in the world. For more information on the work of Terre des Hommes Netherlands, please visit: https://www.terredeshommes.nl/en/ .

Our Commitment to Diversity, Integrity and Child Safeguarding

We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas and challenge our thinking. We are especially interested in people whose lived experiences help us to see things we might otherwise miss, and enable us to do better work with and for children. Whether or not you meet 100% of the criteria, we want to hear from you, because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world.

TdH NL is committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation. We continue to learn about intersectional considerations and power distribution within our organisation and our work. We are dedicated to preventing and eradicating any type of misconduct including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, any other type of misuse of power, lack of integrity or financial misconduct.

Note: We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us, this includes a commitment to diversity and inclusion at all levels of our work. All offers of employment will therefore be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which include a valid criminal record check, terrorism finance checks, and/or integrity screenings/references relating to misconduct and disciplinary actions in prior employment. 

TdH NL is particularly committed to keeping children and vulnerable individuals safe, and has zero tolerance on (child) abuse. Every TdH NL employee is bound by the TdH NL Code of Conduct that describes the expected behaviour by staff, in particular with regards to Safeguarding children and (young) adults in our programmes. Child safeguarding measures are part of our selection and recruitment process. By submitting your application you accept that TdH NL will conduct such pre-employment screening for successful candidates. TdH NL participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

How to apply

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Submit your CV and cover letter by clicking the apply button.

Only applications submitted in English will be considered. 

The application deadline is 31st of March 2026 end of day.