Organization: Begegnung e.V.
Duty Station: Addis Ababa (Ferensay Legasion)
Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: 29,000 ETB Gross                                 

Application Deadline:15 working days

Post Summary

Begegnung e.V. is a non-profit/humanitarian organization dedicated to supporting socially deprived and disabled children through inclusive education and community empowerment. Promoting the rights, inclusion, and wellbeing of children with disabilities through community-based rehabilitation, education, and family support services. We are currently seeking a motivated and compassionate Junior Occupational Therapist to join our team and support our ongoing programs serving children and families, including those with physical and developmental disabilities.

Position Summary

The Junior Occupational Therapist will work under the supervision of senior occupational therapist to provide occupational therapy services to children with severe multiple disability, including assessment, intervention planning, and direct therapeutic support. The role also involves close collaboration with families, caregivers, and community-based teams to promote functional independence, inclusion, and improved quality of life for beneficiaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments and functional evaluations of children with severe multiple disabilities for therapy services

• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans in collaboration with senior OT.

• Provide group and one to one therapeutic interventions in the therapy room to improve children daily living skills, mobility, and functional independence

• Support home-based and family-focus rehabilitation activities, including home visits where required

• Educate and train parents/caregivers on home-based therapy techniques and assistive strategies

• Maintain accurate case documentation, progress notes, and beneficiary records

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case review discussions

• Support the identification and provision of appropriate assistive devices

• Contribute to project reporting, monitoring, and data collection as required

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Job Requirements

• Education: BSc in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution

• Experience: Minimum 0–1 /  years of relevant experience (fresh graduates with strong academic performance may be considered

Skills & Competencies

• Basic knowledge of disability, child development, and rehabilitation approaches

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work sensitively with children, families, and caregivers

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Willingness to conduct home and community visits

• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel) for documentation and reporting

Desirable Qualities

• Experience working with children with severe multiple disabilities, including autism and physical disabilities

• Experience in an NGO or community-based rehabilitation setting

• Fluency in Amharic and English language

• Commitment to child safeguarding and inclusive, rights-based approaches

How To Apply

To apply please submit a C.V., copies of certificates, applicant letter via email: ethiopia@begegnung-ev.org or

Begegnung e.V P.O. Box 34204, Addis Ababa

For more information, contact us at: 09 12248058

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Only short listed applicants will be considered and invited

Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution with relevant work experience How to Apply To apply please submit a C.V., copies of certificates, applicant letter via email: ethiopia@begegnung-ev.org or Begegnung e.V P.O. Box 34204, Addis Ababa For more information, contact us at: 0912248058