Position Summary:

Under the overall administrative and professional direction and supervision of the Executive Director, the program manager will be responsible for planning, implementing, directing, controlling, and coordinating the overall program division/department of the organization. S/he is responsible also for resource mobilization, internal and external communication concerning the programmatic issues of the organization.

JOB REQUIREMENT

• MBA/MSC/BA/BSc in Management, Community Development & leadership, project management, psychology, sociology, gender, or related fields.
• 3/5 years of experience as a Program Manager, Projects Manager, programs coordinator, project office coordinator, project team Leader in NGOs/CSOs.
• Excellent written and spoken skills in English and Amharic.
• The skill of Afan Oromo and other Ethiopian languages is a bonus.
• Excellent computer skills especially in MS-Window, Internet, and Database management.
• Good interpersonal relationships, communication, negotiation, and motivation skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure and be creative in solving problems.
• Experience in any voluntary service is a bonus.
• Willingness to carry out any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Job Grade: X (Ten)

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, with limited travel to project offices and operation areas.

Duration of contract: 1 year, with possible extension upon satisfactory performance

Gender: qualified, young female candidates highly encouraged