CHADET Ethiopia is a non-profit national development organization registered in Ethiopia that works for the protection and welfare of children found under difficult circumstances. CHADET would like to hire competent staff for supporting and executing a project that is being designed to support the coordination and execute a project that is being designed to provide non-formal education for selected street children in Addis Ababa. The positions and key tasks that are expected of the candidate are outlined as follows:

Job Title: Project Coordinator

Number of position available: One

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

Reports to: The Program Manager 

Key responsibilities: Subject to the general guidelines of the organization and directives from the program manager, the project coordinator shall be responsible for guiding, directing, and coordinating the activities of the project and will have the following duties and responsibilities: -

• Lead Project Execution: Drive the project from planning to completion by developing work plans, managing day-to-day operations of the informal education center, and coordinating support for evening school students.

• Supervise & Mentor the Team: Lead, guide, and build the capacity of project staff, providing regular supervision and technical support to ensure high-quality implementation.

• Manage Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with government schools, community leaders, caregivers, and partner organizations to achieve project objectives.

• Oversee Monitoring & Reporting: Implement the M&E framework to track key performance indicators (enrollment, attendance, learning outcomes) and prepare timely, accurate progress reports for the head office.

• Ensure Financial Compliance: Manage the project budget, oversee all expenditures, and ensure proper utilization of funds.

• Champion Child Safeguarding: Uphold and enforce the organization's Child Safeguarding Policy, ensuring all staff are trained and a safe, child-friendly environment is maintained at all

• Carry out other similar activities as assigned by the supervisor.

Salary:  As per the organization’s scale

Terms of Employment: Contractual

Job Requirements

Qualifications and experience: 

• A minimum of BA degree in relevant fields of Social Work, Development Studies, Education, Sociology, or a related field with a minimum of five years of experience or 

• MSC in similar fields with a minimum of three years of experience in coordinating/leading projects.

Competencies:

• This position requires a motivated and innovative person with strong program management skills and an ability to work independently.

• Strong organizational and planning skills to manage outreach schedules and educational activities effectively.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong technical skills in child protection, informal education, and Monitoring and Evaluation 

• Ability and willingness to respect CHADET’s values and safeguarding policy in every aspect of his/her work.

• Strong ability to communicate in written and spoken English

How To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit their updated CV along with a one-page format presented below within seven days using the following email stating the position in the subject: info@chadet.org And salemtenagne@gmail.com

Description

Brief Summary

Name and contact address of the candidate Educational background and field of study Work experience with major achievements (Total years of experience in figure) Why you want to apply for the position Knowledge, skills and abilities Salary Expectation (Example ETB 1,000) Other relevant information 

NOTE: -1) Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

2) Formats that are over one page will disqualify the candidate. 

3) Do not forget to attach your updated CV along with your credentials and the above format. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.