Caregiver

About Samaritan's Purse

Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Samaritan’s Purse is privileged to be part of the humanitarian effort in Ethiopia and legally registered as foreign charity to work in Ethiopia since October 08, 2018.

Open Position:  9

Duration of Contract: December 31, 2024

JOB SUMMARY 

The caregiver in Child-Friendly Spaces (CFS) provides a safe and nurturing environment for children in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps. They engage children in recreational, educational, and psychosocial activities, ensuring their emotional well-being and safety. The caregiver collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to support holistic care and follows child protection principles to create a secure and supportive space for children

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children in the Child-Friendly Spaces (CFS).
• Supervise and engage with children during structured activities, playtime, and rest periods.
• Support the emotional and social well-being of children by fostering positive interactions and providing appropriate care.
• Facilitate age-appropriate recreational, educational, and psychosocial activities for children.
• Monitor children’s behavior, identifying signs of distress or vulnerability, and report any concerns to the CFS Coordinator.
• Ensure child protection principles are followed, creating a safe space where children feel respected and secure.
• Maintain daily attendance records and activity logs.
• Provide first aid when necessary and follow established protocols for emergencies.
• Work closely with other team members (e.g., psychologists, social workers) to ensure holistic care and support for children.
• Communicate regularly with parents or guardians about their children's progress and well-being.
• Participate in training sessions on child protection, safety, and psychosocial support.
• Ensure that all equipment and materials in the CFS are well-maintained, organized, and safe for use.
• Uphold confidentiality and protect the privacy of children and their families.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE NEEDED

• Diploma in Social Sciences

• Experience working with children, especially in vulnerable or crisis contexts.

• Knowledge of child development and child protection principles.

• Strong interpersonal skills with a compassionate and patient approach.

• Ability to work in high-stress, low-resource environments.

• Basic understanding of first aid and emergency response.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in humanitarian or emergency settings, especially in working with internally displaced persons (IDP).

• Certification in child protection or psychosocial support.

• Understanding of trauma-informed care.

LANGUAGE 

Required: Amharic and English

 SKILLS REQUIRED 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be willing to abide by Samaritan’s Purse’s code of conduct and understand the principals of Samaritan’s Purse’s Statement of Faith, as well as be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Attention to detail, anticipation and follow up are core values of the job function while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality regarding contracts and salaries.
• Possesses strong organizational and problem solving skills within a fast-paced environment.
• Must be a self-starter and internally driven to success and hard work.
• Committed to the SP values and ethics.

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk and run; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be exposed to loud noises around the maintenance and construction workshops.

• May travel in country with exposure to communicable diseases, hot and humid weather conditions. 

• Work in a security context that is fluid

SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT

The employee is required to carry out his/her duties in accordance with Samaritan’s Purse Safeguarding policy and Code of conduct.

Employee should remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills, which will enable him/her to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct his/herself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding Policy.

How To Apply

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the position advertised by submitting their CV/Resume (maximum of 2 pages) and application letter (one Page only) no later than September 17, 2024 to hrspe@samaritan.org. Please write the position title you are applying for in the email subject line, "Caregiver”

Only candidates that are short-listed will be contacted