Education:

Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: Finance Accounting Business Administration Economics Management Or other related disciplines

About the Organization

Save the Children is a leading international non-governmental organization dedicated to improving the lives of children around the world. With approximately 25,000 employees working in more than 100 countries, the organization delivers life-saving humanitarian assistance and long-term development programs focused on health, education, child protection, and child rights governance.

Save the Children works both at community level and through global advocacy to ensure children’s voices are heard and their rights are realized. The organization is committed to three major breakthroughs by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday.
• All children learn from a quality basic education.
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

In Ethiopia, Save the Children implements a wide range of programs supporting vulnerable children and families affected by poverty, displacement, and emergencies. The organization collaborates closely with government partners, donors, and local communities to ensure sustainable and accountable programming.

Employees at Save the Children benefit from a meaningful and rewarding career path. The organization fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment where ambition, creativity, integrity, and accountability are highly valued.

Job Description

The Compliance Feedback Officer plays a critical role in strengthening accountability, transparency, and ethical standards within program implementation. This position supports the Finance and Compliance function to ensure that internal controls, reporting systems, and feedback mechanisms operate effectively.

The role focuses on managing and monitoring feedback systems, ensuring that complaints, concerns, and reports from beneficiaries and stakeholders are handled professionally, confidentially, and in accordance with organizational policies.

The officer will support compliance reviews, documentation verification, and monitoring of financial and operational processes. This ensures adherence to donor regulations, internal procedures, and safeguarding standards.

The position contributes to building trust between the organization and the communities it serves by ensuring feedback is documented, analyzed, and responded to in a timely manner.

The Compliance Feedback Officer will also work closely with program teams to strengthen accountability frameworks and improve reporting systems.

A key responsibility includes promoting awareness of anti-fraud, anti-corruption, and safeguarding policies within the field office.

The role requires high integrity and the ability to handle sensitive information with strict confidentiality.

By ensuring proper compliance and effective feedback mechanisms, this position directly contributes to program quality, ethical standards, and the protection of children and vulnerable populations.

This role offers excellent professional development opportunities in compliance management, financial oversight, risk management, and humanitarian accountability systems.

Educational Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields:

• Finance
• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Economics
• Management
• Or other related disciplines

Additional training in compliance, auditing, or risk management is considered an advantage.

Work Experience

Relevant professional experience in finance, compliance, auditing, or NGO operations is required.

Experience working in humanitarian or development organizations is highly desirable.

Demonstrated experience handling feedback systems, complaints mechanisms, or accountability frameworks is an advantage.

Experience with donor-funded projects and financial reporting systems will strengthen candidacy.

Required Skills and Competencies

Strong understanding of compliance and internal control systems.

Excellent documentation and reporting skills.

High level of integrity and ethical standards.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment.

Proficiency in MS Office applications and digital reporting systems.

Commitment to child safeguarding and zero tolerance for fraud and corruption.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.

This position provides exposure to global compliance frameworks and enhances professional growth in finance, governance, and accountability systems within the humanitarian sector.

Job Location

Field Office – Nekemte, Ethiopia.

The role is primarily based in the Nekemte field office and may require occasional travel as needed.

Employment Type and Salary

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Category: Finance

Salary: Competitive and aligned with Save the Children’s salary scale. Specific salary details will be communicated to shortlisted candidates.

Save the Children is committed to equal employment opportunities. Qualified female candidates and individuals from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

The organization promotes diversity and inclusion and ensures a safe and respectful working environment for all employees.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further stages of the recruitment process.

Scanned certificates or additional attachments are not required at the time of application.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and an updated CV combined into a single document.

Applicants must include details of their current remuneration and salary expectations in the application.

Applications should be submitted through the official careers page of Save the Children at www.savethechildren.net/jobs.

The selection process includes rigorous background checks to ensure the protection and safeguarding of children.

Application Deadline: March 6, 2026 (Apply before 09:50 AM).

This is an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking to build a career in compliance and humanitarian accountability while contributing to meaningful impact for children and vulnerable communities in Ethiopia.

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