Position Title: Program and Consortium Support Officer
Reports to: Deputy Consortium Director
Location: Addis Ababa
Type: Full-time

About JaRco Consulting

JaRco Consulting PLC is a leading international consulting firm based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, specializing in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL). Our work focuses on key technical areas including livelihoods and economic security, WASH, health and nutrition, with cross-cutting themes of gender and capacity building in M&E. JaRco implements large-scale evaluations, baseline assessments, and data quality assurance activities across Ethiopia and throughout Africa. For more information, please visit www.jarco.info.

Purpose
Provide technical and administrative support to the Program team and Deputy Consortium Director in managing multiple projects. Strengthening coordination, communication, and documentation across consortium partners to ensure effective program delivery and compliance with client standards.

Key Responsibilities
• Support work planning, activity scheduling, and coordination of consortium meetings and learning events.
• Take accurate minutes, track action points, and follow up with responsible teams.
• Assist in preparing reports, briefing notes, and presentation materials.
• Maintain updated records of program deliverables, partner submissions, and performance trackers.
• Support development and dissemination of communication materials, learning products, and event summaries.
• Liaise with partners to collect updates, monitor progress, and ensure timely inputs for reporting.
• Organize logistics for meetings, workshops, and field missions, ensuring alignment with donor requirements.
• Contribute to documentation of lessons learned and best practices to inform adaptive management.
• Maintain organized electronic filing and version control systems in line with data protection standards.

Qualifications and Skills
• Master’s degree in development studies, social sciences, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience supporting donor-funded projects or multi-partner programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and coordination abilities, with attention to deadlines and details.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, and other virtual collaboration tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse teams and external partners.
• Familiarity with donor reporting, monitoring, and learning processes is an advantage