Positive Action for Development (PAD) is one of the most vibrant and expanding Ethiopian residents' Civil Society Organizations in Ethiopia. We are a results-oriented civil society organization that implements efficient, effective, and sustainable charitable organizations in Ethiopia.

Positive Action for Development (PAD) is currently undertaking a dramatic scale-up of intervention focusing on urban destitute peace building and democratization, child protection, Youth Development, Migrant returnees, health and livelihood development low low-income and vulnerable women, children, youth, and adults in Ethiopia. This includes expanding PAD intervention into different parts of the country, including Addis Ababa, Amhara, Oromia, Harari, and Somali regional state in Ethiopia.

Overall Responsibility

The Project Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the implementation of reintegration programs, ensuring smooth project operations, and collaborating with stakeholders to support individuals returning to their communities. Their key duties include project management, stakeholder engagement, reporting, and ensuring the project's goals are met.

Specific Responsibilities

Program Planning and Implementation:

• Contribute to the development of project plans, budgets, and work plans.

• Collaborate with program teams to ensure community engagement and capacity development are integrated into project activities.

• Support the implementation of community-based initiatives, ensuring adherence to project objectives and timelines.

• Monitor progress, collect data, and report on program outcomes related to community engagement and capacity development.

Networking and Collaboration:

• Establish partnerships with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and community-based organizations.

• Collaborate with partners to leverage resources, share best practices, and coordinate efforts for maximum impact.

Management and Leadership

• Coordinate the overall program budget preparation, planning, and implementation

• Monitor program implementation to ensure compliance with donor requirements and quality standards.

• Provide technical guidance and support to field-level staff on program implementation.

• Ensure visibility of the organization by attending meetings and other relevant forums.

• Ensure timely submission of program reports to donors and other stakeholders.

• Strengthen the working environment and team collaboration among staff.

• Promote positive staff attitude among the team.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of community engagement activities, training sessions, and participant feedback.

• Prepare regular progress reports on community engagement and capacity development initiatives.

• Contribute to program evaluations and assessments to measure the effectiveness of interventions.

• Monitor, evaluate, and report on program results that measure increases in skills and abilities, and determine the impact of training interventions;

Safeguarding:

• Ensure that the project adheres to ethical and safeguarding principles, protecting the rights and safety of all involved.

Financial Management:

• Assist in preparing budgets, managing financial resources, and ensuring compliance with financial procedures. 

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in sociology, anthropology, management,  social work, or a related field

 Experience:

• Two years of related experience.

• Previous experience working in community-based migrant reintegration, youth development, and  job creation activities  

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Team oriented 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and other computer software

No required: 2 (Two) One for West Hararghe and one for East Hararghe

Duty Station: Oromia region West hararghe and East hararghe

Female applicants are encouraged to apply

Equal Employment Opportunity

Positive Action for Development (PAD) promotes fairness, equity, and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, or other personal status. Hiring decisions are made based on skills, experience, and suitability for the role.

We are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive environment where all staff can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and grow professionally.

Zero Tolerance for Misconduct

PAD has zero tolerance for any form of abuse, harassment, exploitation, or misuse of power. We take safeguarding seriously and expect all staff, volunteers, and partners to follow our policies and uphold our values at all times. All successful candidates will go through background checks and be required to follow PAD’s code of conduct and safeguarding principles.

Recruitment Flexibility

PAD reserves the right to recruit more than one candidate from this announcement or keep qualified applicants in our database for future similar roles.

Important Notice on Recruitment Fraud

PAD does not request any payment at any stage of the recruitment process. If you receive any suspicious messages claiming to be from PAD, please report them to our office through official contact channels.  www.padethiopia.org 

How To Apply

Application Process

Interested candidates must send the following application documents with the subject line, Project Coordinator For Oromia region, West Hararghe, or East Hararghe

●      Motivation/Cover letter (not more than one page);

It is highly recommended to include your salary expectations and current salary in the application letter.

●      CV (not more than 4 pages) and relevant documents (education certificates, experience, and others) (Please note that the certificates and CV should be in one single file.) If you are passionate about peacebuilding and have the skills and experience to contribute effectively, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Note:

●      Only selected candidates will be contacted.

●      Applicant(s) who don’t follow the procedures will be disqualified immediately.

●      This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may be subject to change based on organizational needs.

E-mail: job@padethiopia.org

Website: www.padethiopia.org

Telephone: +251936280820, +251948787677 or +251936342656 

PAD is an organization committed to upholding a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of abuse and exploitation while actively working to protect and defend the rights and well-being of individuals.