About the Organization
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children, dedicated to ensuring every child has the chance to grow up healthy, educated, and safe. With a presence in over 120 countries, including a long-standing and impactful history in Ethiopia and across the Africa region, we work tirelessly to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. Our mission is built on the belief that every child deserves a future, and we commit our resources to reaching the most vulnerable and marginalized communities.
In Ethiopia and globally, our programs span across health, nutrition, education, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), and food security. We collaborate closely with government institutions, local partners, and international donors to implement high-quality, evidence-based interventions. Our work is particularly vital in humanitarian contexts where children face acute risks from conflict, displacement, and environmental crises. We pride ourselves on being a dual-mandate organization that excels in both emergency response and long-term development.
Our culture is rooted in a set of core values: accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity, and integrity. We provide a dynamic, multicultural environment where professionals can thrive and contribute to systemic changes. Working at Save the Children means joining a dedicated global team that values diversity and sees it as a source of competitive strength. We offer a platform where technical expertise meets passionate advocacy, ensuring that children’s rights are at the forefront of the global agenda.
We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We recognize that our impact is greatest when our team reflects the diverse communities we serve. We foster an inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute their best work. Our rigorous child safeguarding policies ensure that our staff and programs remain a safe haven for the children we protect.
We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all qualified candidates. We explicitly encourage women and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for these critical roles. Your unique background, skills, and perspectives are essential to our success in navigating complex humanitarian and development landscapes in Africa.
Job Description and Strategic Impact
The WASH, Food System, and Strategic Analysis roles are central to Save the Children’s strategic goal of improving child survival and well-being. The WASH Coordinator and Officer lead life-saving water and sanitation interventions in Sekota, while the Sr. Food System Advisor drives national food transformation within the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture. The Humanitarian Strategic Analyst provides the high-level geopolitical intelligence required to navigate crises across the Africa region.
These roles carry immense strategic weight. While the WASH team reduces the incidence of waterborne diseases in Wag Himra, the Food System Advisor influences national policy for millions, and the Strategic Analyst ensures our responses are conflict-sensitive and anticipatory. These positions are not just about technical delivery; they are about building resilient systems and providing the foresight necessary to protect children in the world’s most complex operating environments.
A day in the life varies by role: for WASH experts, it involves technical supervision and community engagement; for the Sr. Advisor, it is mentoring Ministry leadership; and for the Strategic Analyst, it is synthesizing geopolitical trends into actionable insights for senior executives. These roles offer the chance to work at the cutting edge of the “Area-Based Approach” (ABA) and global humanitarian foresight strategies.
Career development at Save the Children is a journey toward global expertise. You will gain experience in managing complex, donor-funded projects (such as ECHO and the Gates Foundation) and build a professional network within the UN, government, and NGO clusters. We provide an environment that encourages taking disciplined risks and developing innovative solutions to some of the world’s most difficult humanitarian challenges.
By joining this team, you become a catalyst for change. Whether you are ensuring a child has clean drinking water or shaping the humanitarian advocacy strategy for an entire region, your work has a direct line to saving lives. We offer a unique professional trajectory where technical and analytical skills achieve high-level goals, resulting in practical, life-changing outcomes for children.
Job Positions and Requirements
WASH Coordinator
Educational Qualification: Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Environmental Health, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Work Experience: Minimum 4 years in humanitarian WASH programming, specifically in emergency and system rehabilitation contexts.
Job Location: Sekota, Ethiopia
Salary: Negotiable/Per Scale (Grade 3B)
No. Required: 1
WASH Officer
Educational Qualification: Degree in Water Engineering, Environmental Health, or related field.
Work Experience: Minimum 3 years in WASH programming with strong field implementation and technical supervision skills.
Job Location: Sekota, Ethiopia
Salary: Negotiable/Per Scale (Grade 4A)
No. Required: 1
Sr. Food System Advisor (Seconded to the Ministry of Agriculture)
Educational Qualification: MSc/MA in Food Science, Food System Governance, Agriculture, Public Policy, or related field.
Work Experience: 8–10 years of experience in food systems/policy, with 5 years in leadership managing NGO/UN programs.
Job Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Salary: Negotiable/Per Scale
No. Required: 1
Humanitarian Strategic Analyst – Africa
Educational Qualification: Degree in Political Science, International Relations, Conflict Studies, or related field.
Work Experience: Significant professional experience in the humanitarian sector focusing on crisis contexts, conflict-sensitive programming, and foresight analysis.
Job Location: Any approved SCI office in Africa (WCA/ESA regions)
Salary: Per Scale (Permanent Contract)
No. Required: 1
Employment Type and Compensation
These positions are offered as full-time contracts, ranging from fixed-term humanitarian responses in Ethiopia to permanent global team roles for the Africa region. Save the Children provides a stable and professional work environment that adheres to global best practices in human resources. We focus on creating a supportive atmosphere where staff can perform at their peak while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Our compensation packages are highly competitive and designed to attract top-tier talent. Beyond the base salary, employees benefit from a robust set of rewards that reflect our commitment to staff well-being. This includes comprehensive health and safety protocols and a culture that actively encourages personal and professional development through coaching and specialized training modules.
Working within our humanitarian and food security clusters, you will be part of a high-achieving team. We offer clear internal progression paths and the opportunity to move across different thematic areas or geographical locations within the organization. Our performance management system ensures that your individual achievements are recognized and aligned with our global mission for children.
How to Apply
To apply for these positions, please prepare a copy of your CV and a cover letter that details your current remuneration and salary expectations. Your application should clearly demonstrate how your qualifications and experience meet the specific technical or analytical requirements of the role. We value clear, concise communication that highlights your potential impact within our organization.
During the initial application phase, scanned certificates or other academic attachments are NOT required. We encourage candidates to focus on submitting a high-quality CV and cover letter through our official recruitment portal. This ensures an efficient and fair screening process for all applicants.
Original documents and certificates will be required only for physical verification during the interview stage. Candidates who move forward to this phase will be contacted by our HR team with specific instructions. This process is part of our commitment to maintaining high professional standards and ensuring the integrity of our selection process.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment. Save the Children maintains a rigorous selection process, which includes background checks and child safeguarding vetting. If you do not hear from us within a few weeks of the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.
Interested candidates should submit their application via the Oracle Cloud link provided below as the primary channel. Please ensure you select the correct vacancy title and identification number (e.g., 16302 for the Analyst role) corresponding to the position you are interested in.
Application Deadline
May 7, 2026 (Ethiopia Roles) / May 14, 2026 (Strategic Analyst Role)