• At least 8 years or more of work experience in Program development in development organization,
• Proven expertise in disability inclusion and capacity building of DPOs
• Demonstrable experience in budget management and funding,
• Skilled at networking at different levels (International, national with government and other stakeholders such as local NGOs/DPOs),
• Working knowledge of English; Excellent spoken and written Amharic,
• Up-to-date computer literacy skills – Ms Office,
• Demonstrable analytical skills to acquire information, analyze data and draw conclusions, 
• Proven skills in strategic and creative thinking – to problem solve and develop solutions,
• Demonstrable ability to represent and speak on behalf of the organization and project at work groups.

Applicant should have these attributes :

• Be committed to the mission, vision and values of TLMI-Ethiopia. 
• Ability to work in an international development consortium environment,
• Endorse and upload the safeguarding policy of TLMI-Ethiopia and ensure that all work considers the safeguard of current and potential beneficiaries,
• High level of interpersonal skills and relating well across a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment,
• Be able to exercise flexibility, diplomacy and confidentiality in all matters.
• Be able to work in a team, promoting and supporting all team members as equals.
• Be resourceful, pro-active and self-motivated, working independently and with initiative.
• Be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines, multiple tasks and competing priorities
• Committed to working with integrity and be able to demonstrate what this means.
• Be committed to working with communities and developing others.