Call for Financial Leadership Training for Non-Finance Managers and Coordinators

Who we are

 

SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation. We started our humanitarian work in Ethiopia with the opening of our first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974. Since then, we have expanded our programs to different regions where there are significant needs for intervention and where we believe we can work in partnership with all relevant actors to bring sustainable positive outcomes for children’s and young people. 

 

Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and those that are at risk of losing their parental care. Working in close collaboration with international donors, local government and community-based organizations across eight program locations; we aspire that every child grows up with love, respect and security.

 

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Our Commitment to Safeguarding  

 

At SOS Children's Villages, safeguarding isn't just a policy, it's a foundational value embedded in everything we do. We are unwavering in our commitment to protecting the children, young people, adults, and communities we serve, as well as our workforce and resources.

We cultivate an environment of trust and accountability where every voice is heard and respected. All successful candidates will be expected to champion our holistic safeguarding principles, actively upholding our Child & Youth Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and regulations against sexual misconduct, fraud, and corruption.

 

By joining our team, you commit to integrating these vital standards into your work, ensuring the highest levels of safety, ethics, and integrity in every action and partnership.

 

Together, we create a world where everyone feels safe, respected, and protected

 

Join Our Mission:

 

SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia, an international non-governmental organization committed to providing love, respect, and security to children who have lost parental care or are at risk of losing it, is seeking a qualified training institution to conduct a Financial Leadership Training for Non-Finance Managers and Coordinators for our Addis Ababa Program Location staffs. This training program aims to empower non-financial leaders with the essential skills to interpret financial statements, manage project budgets effectively, ensure compliance with organizational policies and donor regulations, and foster a culture of accountability and efficient resource utilization to support our humanitarian mission.

 

Background and Rationale

 

Financial decisions are the bedrock of operational success in the nonprofit sector. For managers and coordinators at SOS Children’s Villages, the ability to bridge the gap between programmatic goals and financial reality is essential. Research indicates that organizations with financially literate managers experience significantly higher operational efficiency and improved compliance. This training aims to demystify financial data, transforming it into actionable insights that support the welfare of the children and families we serve.

 

Training Content and Objectives

 

The program objective is to equip participants with the skills to interpret financial statements, manage budgets, and make informed, strategic decisions. Participants will learn to speak the "language of finance," enabling them to communicate effectively with finance departments and ensure that every resource is aligned with organizational strategy.

 

Core Training Modules

 

• A. Budget Planning and Effective Cost Control: Managers will learn to move beyond simple line-item tracking to strategic budget development. This includes understanding the relationship between operational activities and financial outcomes. Participants will explore techniques for cost-benefit analysis and variance analysis, expressed as:
  Effective control involves implementing internal checks to ensure that resources are utilized efficiently without compromising program quality.
• B. Financial Risk Management: This module addresses the identification and mitigation of financial risks within the NGO sector. Managers will learn to assess liquidity risks, currency fluctuations, and the risks associated with fund misappropriation. The focus is on establishing a culture of accountability and internal control frameworks that protect the organization’s assets.
• C. Grant Financial Compliance: Navigating the complexities of donor requirements, ensuring transparent reporting, and maintaining audit readiness.
• D. Interpreting Financial Reports for Decision-Making: Participants will be trained to read and interpret the Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet) and the Statement of Activities (Income Statement). The training will emphasize how to use these reports to make informed decisions, such as reallocating resources mid-year or scaling up successful interventions based on financial performance indicators.

Expected Outcomes

 

Participants will gain the confidence to prepare budgets, compute key performance indicators (KPIs), and apply management accounting techniques. The ultimate goal is to foster a culture of financial accountability that directly enhances the impact of our programs.

 

Methodology

 

The training will utilize a "Do-Review-Learn-Apply" model, featuring:

• Interactive workshops and group discussions.
• Practical simulations of real-world financial scenarios.
• Capstone case studies relevant to the nonprofit sector.

Monitoring and Evaluation

 

• Progress will be tracked through pre- and post-training assessments, participant feedback, and a final evaluation of the capstone project to ensure the practical application of concepts.

Safeguarding Policies

 

All training materials and delivery methods must strictly adhere to SOS Childrens village Safeguarding Policies and Regulations, ensuring the protection of all beneficiaries throughout the engagement:

• SOS Children's Villages in Ethiopia (SOSCVE) places safeguarding (children, youth, and adult safeguarding and asset protection) at the center of its concerns. The Organization is committed to ensuring that all children, young people and adults are safe, they are treated with dignity and respect, and all resources are used solely for the purpose for which they are given.
• SOSCVE has Zero tolerance for any safeguarding concerns and provides proper response to any reported safeguarding concerns. Hence, the consultant/firms shall ensure that its employees/collaborators as well as any other person involved in the implementation of the present contract, comply with the safeguarding policies and regulations. Therefore, potential winners (firms/individuals)
• Completes with the rules and principles set out in the policies and regulations annexed to agreement made.
• Confirms that none of its employees, collaborators or associates are involved and/or have been involved in any way in violence, abuse, fraud, and corruption.
• Accepts proven material breach of any provision of the Child and Youth Safeguarding Policy, the Code of Conduct, Sexual Misconduct Regulation, Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption regulation shall automatically render agreement entered null and void and shall expose the perpetrator to legal action

Evaluation Criteria

 

Proposals will be evaluated based on the consultant’s experience in nonprofit financial management, the relevance of the proposed methodology, and the clarity of the financial proposal.

 

Technical Proposal

 

Must include:

• Consultant profile and relevant experience.
• Detailed training curriculum and timeline.
• Proposed pedagogical approach.

Financial Proposal

 

Must include:

• A comprehensive breakdown of costs, including professional fees, materials, and any logistical expenses.

How to Get Involved

 

• Interested consultants are invited to submit separate technical and financial proposals in sealed envelopes within five working days from June 10-18, 2026, at the Bisrate Gebriel AA Program Location Office Infront of lafto Mall in Person.

Additional Information

 

• Only shortlisted firms will be contacted.
• The organization reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal without assigning any reason thereof.
• Late submissions will not be considered.

SOS Lead and Core Competency

 

Lead Competency 

• Role model: Act as a role model for the organization, living our values and inspiring and learning from others
• Collaboration: Remove barriers to participation, share decision making and build partnerships
• Empowerment: Promote inclusion and equitable sharing of power
• Strategic Thinking: Live the values and mission, setting realistic goals and translating them into actionable plans

Core Competency 

• Kindness: Act with empathy towards everyone he/she works with.
• Continuous Learning: Make an effort to learn, understand and grow as a person, admitting your own mistakes.
• Inclusiveness: In any actions show respect and care for others.
• Initiative: speak up when things are not right, do not hesitate to act, and adapt to change when necessary.
• Results Orientation: look for solutions and focus on desired results.

 

Does This Sound Like You?

 

To apply, please submit your updated resume via SOS Children's Villages Application portal (ICIMS)

We actively champion diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage women to step forward and apply. As part of our unwavering commitment to holistic safeguarding protecting children, youth, adults, and assets our selection process emphasizes value alignment and includes thorough background checks for all potential hires.

SOS Children's Villages in Ethiopia is an equal opportunity employer, providing fair consideration to all applicant regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or class.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.