About Editors’ Guild of Ethiopia (EGE)

Editors' Guild of Ethiopia (EGE), established on October 29, 2019, and registered under FDRE Agency for Civil Society Organizations (No. 4527), addresses a critical gap in Ethiopia’s media landscape by representing the often-overlooked gatekeepers of media houses, who remain vulnerable to threats despite their frontline roles. With 108 members from diverse media platforms and ownership models - spanning print, broadcast, and digital across private, government, and community sectors - EGE champions press freedom, journalistic integrity, and ethical standards. Guided by a vision to foster a democratic and public-interest-driven media landscape, EGE actively monitors threats to journalists and media houses via its sojethiopia.org portal, while spearheading capacity-building programs and equipping news editors on public awareness campaigns on gender equality, peace, and climate action in Ethiopia. Its initiatives include enhancing professional practices, safeguarding journalists’ safety, and mobilizing media gatekeepers to address critical societal issues. Through these efforts, EGE remains a cornerstone for resilience and progress within Ethiopia's media sector.

Position Summary

The Projects Coordinator will play a central role in overseeing the effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of all activities carried out under the Consortium on the Safety of Journalists in Ethiopia (CSoJ), a key initiative spearheaded by EGE. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of projects aimed at advancing journalist safety and fostering a secure and enabling environment for media practitioners across the country.
Success in this role requires strong project management expertise, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and a deep commitment to media freedom, human rights, and journalistic integrity in Ethiopia.

Organization: Editors’ Guild of Ethiopia (EGE)

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Type of Employment: Full-time 

Reports to: Executive Director

Deadline for Application: 10 Days from Announcement

Number of Positions: One 

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning, execution, and evaluation of EGE-CSoJ projects across various donor funding streams.

• Develop detailed activity plans, budgets, and timelines for each project in collaboration with the Executive Board of CSoJ and EGE program staff.

• Liaise with project partners, trainers, facilitators, and vendors to ensure timely and quality delivery of project activities.

• Ensure procurement and financial processes related to project implementation follow EGE’s and donors’ guidelines.

• Prepare periodic progress reports, activity summaries, and final project reports in line with donor requirements.

• Organize workshops, trainings, dialogue forums, and public campaigns, including venue setup, logistics, participant invitations, and post-event evaluations.

• Maintain a project documentation system including attendance sheets, media coverage, and financial records.

• Contribute to grant proposal writing, partnership engagement, and donor communication as needed.

• Monitor project risks, escalate challenges, and recommend adjustments to improve implementation.

 Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (preferably MA) in Project Management, Journalism, Communications, Political Science, Development Studies, or a related social science fields.

• At least 3 years of proven and relevant work experience in project coordination or program implementation, preferably in a media, civil society, or human rights organization.

• Demonstrated experience managing donor-funded projects and familiarity with donor reporting.

• Strong event planning and logistical coordination skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Amharic.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and online collaboration tools.

• Experience in media development, press freedom advocacy, or working with journalists/editors.

• Fluency in other local Ethiopian languages is an asset.

• Knowledge of financial documentation and budget tracking.

 Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse teams.

• High attention to detail and multitasking ability and able to work under tight deadlines.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• A commitment to ethical standards, transparency, and EGE’s values.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should send the following documents to careers@editorsguild.org with the subject line ‘Application for Projects Coordinator’:

A cover letter (maximum 1 page)

An updated CV 

Names and contact details of two professional references

 Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews. Women and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply