Job Title: Project Manager
Organization: Humanity & Inclusion (HI) – Handicap International
Location: Shire, Northern Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Category: Social Sciences and Community Service
Application Deadline: January 3, 2026
Contract Duration: Immediate start up to 31 March 2026, with a high possibility of extension
Job ID: 21279
Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty, exclusion, conflict, and disaster. HI works alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups to respond to essential needs, improve living conditions, and promote dignity and fundamental rights. HI is a not-for-profit organization with no religious or political affiliation and operates as a federation of associations implementing humanitarian and development actions worldwide.
Following a successful consortium lifesaving response (ECHO 2.0), HI has formed a new consortium with HelpAge International, Rehabilitation and Development Organization (RADO), and FEAPD to implement integrated, multi-sectoral lifesaving services in Tigray and Amhara regions under DG ECHO HIP 2024.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Project Manager is responsible for implementing the assigned project in line with HI’s mandate and 10-year strategy. The role ensures optimal project quality, impact, compliance, and accountability through effective leadership, coordination, and oversight. The Project Manager shares responsibility with other HI managers for the sound management and effective functioning of the organization.
The Project Manager will lead and manage project teams, translate strategic objectives into operational plans, oversee project implementation in line with approved proposals, logical frameworks, and budgets, ensure timely internal and external reporting, manage delegated budgets, coordinate with partners, ensure proper documentation and data management, ensure compliance with HI institutional policies and donor requirements, contribute to monitoring, evaluation, accountability, learning, emergency preparedness, and represent HI in relevant coordination forums when required.
Education:
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Social Development, Humanitarian Studies, or a related field from a recognized university.
Experience:
Six (6) years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree or four (4) years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree. Proven experience managing humanitarian projects in complex or challenging contexts, experience working in consortium projects, experience in disability inclusion and protection programming, and strong project cycle management skills. Experience working with multicultural and multidisciplinary teams is required.
Other Requirements:
Strong leadership and team management skills, excellent communication and reporting abilities, capacity to manage budgets and donor compliance (DG-ECHO), knowledge of PME, PSEAH, and Age-Gender-Disability policies, and ability to respond effectively in emergency contexts.
Humanity & Inclusion is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable populations. This position involves working with beneficiaries and is subject to strict safer recruitment procedures, including reference checks, police clearance, and self-declaration. HI is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages women and persons with disabilities to apply. All employment decisions are based on merit, organizational needs, and job requirements. HI maintains a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, discrimination, and abuse of authority.
Interested candidates should apply by completing the application form at the link below no later than January 3, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a written exam or interview. Phone calls and email inquiries will not be accepted. HI reserves the right to withdraw or modify the position at any time without prior notice.
Application link:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Tkd5Zuq6Nt?origin=lprLink