Cleaner

About SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia

SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia is an international non-governmental organization and part of the SOS Children’s Villages International Federation. The organization began its humanitarian work in Ethiopia in 1974 with the opening of its first village in Mekelle in the north of the country. Since then, its programs have expanded into several regions where children and young people face significant needs and where collaboration with relevant stakeholders can create lasting positive change.

Today, the organization works across eight program locations and partners with international donors, local government, and community-based organizations to support children who have lost parental care or are at risk of losing it. Its goal is to help every child grow up with love, dignity, and safety.

Safeguarding Commitment

Safeguarding is a core principle at SOS Children’s Villages. The organization is committed to protecting the children, young people, adults, communities, staff, and resources involved in its work. Successful candidates are expected to follow child and youth safeguarding standards, the Code of Conduct, and rules against sexual misconduct, fraud, and corruption. The organization promotes a culture of trust, accountability, and respect, and expects these standards to be applied in daily work and partnerships.

Role Overview

The Cleaner will be responsible for keeping the assigned workplace clean and orderly. This includes offices, classrooms, toilets, the assembly hall, the storeroom, and other facilities. When cleaning duties are completed, the role also involves serving refreshments to visitors and staff during meetings and tea breaks, as well as carrying out messenger duties and other routine support tasks.

Key Duties

• Ensure cleaning supplies are requested and received in advance so they do not run out, and use them carefully and efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness in the assigned areas, including offices, classrooms, toilets, the assembly hall, the storeroom, and other facilities.
• Serve refreshments to visitors and staff during meetings and tea breaks when not engaged in cleaning work.
• Handle messenger assignments and similar routine errands when not occupied with cleaning or refreshment service.
• Assist with similar support services during special events.
• Keep cleaning materials and refreshment-related equipment in proper working condition.

Child Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Take part in awareness sessions and capacity-building training on child safeguarding to help prevent abuse, abandonment, exploitation, violence, and discrimination against children and young people.
• Support children and young people in understanding safeguarding risks and available protection mechanisms.
• Report any safeguarding concern, suspicion, allegation, or incident immediately through the approved child safeguarding reporting process to the programme-level CS team and/or the line manager.

Requirements

• Completion of at least Grade 10.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Must be no older than 30 years.
• Ability to carry out routine support tasks and follow basic safeguarding and workplace procedures.

Application Process

Applicants should submit an application letter, CV, required education documents, work experience evidence, and a valid ID card in person within seven working days from June 25, 2026 to July 3, 2026 at the Bisrate Gebriel AA Program Location Office, in front of Lafto Mall. For inquiries, contact 0922840293.

Additional Information

The organization encourages women to apply and promotes diversity and inclusion. The hiring process includes value alignment checks and background screening for all shortlisted candidates. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The employer is an equal opportunity organization and considers applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or class. A note in the source also mentions submission through the organization’s application portal.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time, on-site position in Ethiopia. The source does not specify a salary, stipend, number of vacancies, or start date.