Job Title: Project Officer
Organization: Amref Health Africa
Location: Moyale, Ethiopia
Job Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: Tuesday, 11 November 2025
About Amref Health Africa:
Founded in 1957, Amref Health Africa is the largest African-based international health development organization, implementing over 180 programs across 35 African countries, reaching more than 40 million people, and employing over 2,000 staff. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Amref also has offices in ten African countries and eleven advocacy and fundraising offices in Europe and North America.
Driven by the vision “Lasting health change in Africa” and mission “To catalyze and drive community-led and people-centered health systems while addressing social determinants of health,” Amref empowers communities to hold health systems accountable while improving access to quality and affordable health care.
Position Summary:
The Project Officer will be responsible for planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of project activities covering four thematic areas: Health, Nutrition, Protection, and GBV (Gender-Based Violence). The officer will work closely with stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of services, promote an inclusive environment, and ensure that project objectives are met on time, within budget, and in line with scope. The officer will report to the Regional Manager and lead overall project implementation at woreda level.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Project Implementation:
- Develop and submit NAGAA project work plans for approval.
- Address implementation challenges, document lessons learned, and report to the Regional Manager.
- Monitor project activities and submit monthly and quarterly reports.
- Ensure all activities align with the approved work plan and are delivered efficiently and on time.
- Communicate and coordinate with government partners at zonal, woreda, and kebele levels.
- Develop TORs and implement project activities in alignment with project objectives.
- Facilitate training sessions and workshops for beneficiaries, health extension workers, and community members.
- Collaborate with OPDs, MCH, and case teams to enhance services for children and youth with disabilities.
- Develop communication materials to highlight project activities and successes.
Financial Management:
- Develop project activity work plans and budgets.
- Ensure financial utilization complies with Amref Health Africa and donor requirements.
- Support resource mobilization and proposal development for project sustainability.
Project Coordination and Networking:
- Coordinate with local communities, families, and stakeholders to promote awareness of disability rights and services.
- Organize lesson-learning sessions and participate in relevant technical working groups.
- Ensure administrative processes, including logistics and procurement, are fully implemented according to organizational and donor procedures.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Monitor project activities using reports, site visits, and stakeholder interviews.
- Evaluate project progress and prepare reports on outcomes and impact.
- Ensure monitoring tools are developed and used collaboratively with project partners.
- Document follow-ups and improvements from monitoring visits.
Problem Solving / Conflict Management:
- Scan the environment, identify potential issues, and implement timely solutions.
- Facilitate communication and discussions among project partners and government offices.
- Identify and resolve bottlenecks to maintain smooth project operations.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Education: Master’s degree in Public Health or Health Care Management.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in project/program implementation, preferably in an NGO setting.
- Experience coordinating emergency interventions in health and nutrition for drought-affected communities.
- Languages: Fluent in English, Amharic, and Oromiffa (spoken and written).
- Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Presentation, reporting, and documentation skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Basic computer skills; experience in nutrition, health, and SGBV project-related tools and trainings
- Competencies:
- Case/success story development
- Data visualization and analytics
- Knowledge management practices
- Partner management
- Proposal and report writing
- Team management and leadership
Application Instructions:
- Submit a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit.
- Include a CV with relevant skills and experience.
- Applications close on Tuesday, 11 November 2025.
- Amref Health Africa does not charge any fees at any stage of recruitment and has no agents.
Additional Information:
- Amref is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
- Amref is a diverse, equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking policy.