Travel Required: Occasional travel is required to different regions

ABOUT MELA FOR HER MELA FOR HER (www.melaforher.com) is a social enterprise based in Ethiopia, dedicated to transforming the lives of women and girls across the country. We provide access to affordable, ecofriendly menstrual products, deliver menstrual health education, and create job opportunities for women and girls. We envision a world where every girl and woman has access to sustainable menstrual products, understands her sexual and reproductive rights, and is empowered to take control of her life and future. MELA FOR HER is looking for a vibrant, energetic, experienced professional to take the Menstrual Health and Hygiene (MHH) Officer position. You will join a team of professionals united by commitment to a cause and shared values. Your main goal will be to plan and implement MHH training and awareness-raising activities, as well as to develop IEC resources and materials. Your work will ensure that MHH education reaches all women and girls in the country. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the CEO of MELA, the position is expected to be responsible for the following tasks: 

MHH Education and awareness-raising strategy development and implementation: Develop and implement MELA’s education and awareness-raising strategies, plans, and budgets; conduct learning needs assessments and managed feedback with the purpose of improvement and learning; design and implement tools to monitor and evaluate the impact of learning. 

Menstrual Health and Hygiene Training: Plan, organize and carry out training of trainers (ToT) and capacity-building activities on MHH for a wide range of stakeholders; provide continuous technical support and direct coaching to the sales team during the implementation of their education activities, including setting targets as well as conducting follow up and providing feedback on their performance; development of MHM training manuals, guidelines, and IEC materials; in collaboration with other team members, actively seek out and support opportunities to expand our education activities through communication activities, partnerships/networking, awareness raising campaigns, projects and others. 

MHH Awareness raising and advocacy: 

Design and implement innovative and powerful awareness-raising, campaigns and advocacy actions. When needed, support research actions. 

• Coordination and networking: Coordination with partners, CSOs, and local authorities (health, education, and women’s bureaus) ensuring open communication and smooth collaboration at all levels; actively participate in national and international networks and forums. 

• Project management: Ensure proper management of MHH projects funded by private and public donors, including proposal and report writing. 

• Other job-related duties as assigned by the CEO.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 

• BSc/BA degree in Health, Education Sociology, or related studies. 

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant and proven community health promotion experience, preferably in the fields of reproductive and sexual health or menstrual health. 

• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of Menstrual Health and Hygiene. 

• Excellent understanding of the Health sector in general and the menstrual health sub-sector in particular. 

• Proven experience in training, facilitation and preparation of IEC materials. 

• Experience in project management. 

• Deep commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment and alignment with MELA’s vision, mission, and values. 

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES 

• Exceptional interpersonal, networking, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and support diverse partners and clients. 

• Proven ability to prioritize, organize, and plan strategically in fast-paced, multicultural environments; independent, solution-focused, and results-driven. 

• Excellent influencing, negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.

• Strong creative, strategic, and analytical thinking. 

• Effective team leadership and management, adept at working with people from diverse backgrounds. 

• Fluent in English and Amharic, with knowledge of additional local languages as an advantage. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite for efficient digital workflow

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please send us your CV and motivation letter in English at hello@melaforher.com with the subject line: MHH OFFICER. 

The deadline for applications is 15th July 2025. For additional questions about this vacancy or the recruitment process, you can contact us at hello@melaforher.com. 

3 We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Female candidates with relevant expertise and experience are highly encouraged to apply. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted