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Opportunities Industrialization Centers – Ethiopia (OIC-E) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Title: Social Worker
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Duration: One (1) year with possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance Reports to: Program Manager
Organization: Opportunities Industrialization Centers – Ethiopia (OIC-E)
Position Summary:
OIC-E is seeking a committed Social Worker to carry the protection and child protection caseload in Addis Ababa. The post holder will identify and register people on the move who need protection support, manage individual cases from assessment through to closure, and lead the day-to-day work of family tracing and reunification for unaccompanied and separated children.
This is a frontline role working directly with children and adults who have experienced difficult journeys. The ideal candidate is a skilled caseworker who can build trust quickly, keep accurate and confidential records, and work alongside government offices, community structures and service providers to get people the support they need.
Key Responsibilities:
Identification and Case Management:
- Conduct community outreach at transit points, terminals and community structures to identify people on the move in need of protection support, working with local government and civil society partners.
- Register and document cases, carry out protection assessments and develop individual case plans with each client.
- Manage an assigned caseload through follow-up, review and case closure, keeping case files complete, accurate and confidential.
- Facilitate referrals to health care, legal aid, shelter, livelihoods and other essential services, and track referral outcomes to completion.
Child Protection and Family Reunification:
- Identify, register and document unaccompanied and separated children on the move through outreach and partner referrals.
- Conduct best interest assessments and prepare individual care plans, including interim care arrangements for children awaiting tracing.
- Carry out family tracing through national, regional and cross-border referral mechanisms and verify family circumstances before reunification.
- Accompany and escort children during reunification travel and complete formal handover to parents or caregivers.
- Conduct post-reunification follow-up at three and six months and complete case closure
Shelter and Direct Support:
- Support the running of the OIC-E temporary shelter, including intake, resident welfare and onward planning for individuals and children accommodated there.
- Work closely with a psychologist to ensure that clients requiring psychosocial support are promptly identified and referred internally, and seek technical guidance from relevant staff on case-related decision.
Documentation and Coordination:
- Maintain accurate case records in OIC-E’s case management database and submit timely case updates to relevant staff.
- Participate in case conferences, supervision sessions and multi-sectoral referral meetings.
- Contribute to monthly reporting, the feedback and complaints response mechanism, and quarterly review and reflection sessions.
About You
About You:
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or above in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or a related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience; a Master’s Degree with 2 years of relevant experience will also be considered.
- Demonstrated experience in protection or child protection case management, including assessment, case planning and referral.
- Experience working with unaccompanied and separated children, migrants, returnees or other vulnerable groups.
- Familiarity with the Ethiopian child protection case management framework and referral pathways in Addis Ababa.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong interviewing and assessment skills, with the ability to build trust with children and adults in distress.
- Careful, accurate record keeping and a firm understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
- Practical knowledge of safeguarding and PSEA requirements.
- Willingness to travel within Ethiopia to accompany children during reunification.
- Good written and spoken English and Amharic; a further language spoken along the Eastern Route is an advantage.
Requirement Skill
social work, Sociology, Psychology, Child Development, Law, Public Health,
How To Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their CV and cover letter outlining their suitability for the role and contact information for three references to oicethiopia0@gmail.com by November 18, 2026. Please use “[Position Title] Application – [Your Name]” as the subject line.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
OIC-E is committed to safeguarding and to the protection of the people it serves. All positions are subject to reference checks and the signing of OIC-E’s Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy and PSEA Policy. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
OIC-E is a non-governmental, non-profit organization committed to empowering vulnerable communities, including refugees and migrants, across Ethiopia. Initially established as a vocational training institute, OIC-E has grown into a comprehensive development organization addressing critical socio-economic challenges such as unemployment, irregular migration, and forced displacement.
Through a holistic and integrated approach, OIC-E strives to create sustainable pathways to economic inclusion and social resilience. The organization actively collaborates with government institutions, international donors, civil society organizations, and the private sector to advance its mission and achieve lasting impact.