Job Opportunity: Project Officer position available at Development Expertise Center (DEC) in Afar,Afdera and Bidu, Not Specified. Development and Project Management, Social Sciences and Community Service jobs in Ethiopia are in high demand. Apply now through GeezJobs - Ethiopia's leading job portal.

DEC is a local CSO established in 2007 and re-registered in May 2019 as per the new Authority for CSO Proclamation by the Ethiopian government, bearing a registration number of 0009. The organization has five major programs: Child Well-being and Education Development Program, Gender and Life Skill Development, Employable Skills Development Program, Advocacy, and Humanitarian Emergency Program. DEC actively works in six National Regional States and one city administration of Ethiopia, namely Amhara, Afar, Oromia, Tigray, Gambela, Benishangul Gumuz, and Addis Ababa City Administration.  DEC would like to recruit for the following position.

Project Officer

Role and Responsibilities 

• Coordinate the day-to-day implementation of project activities across both woredas.
• Support and monitor community mobilizers, social workers, and other field staff.
• Ensure the timely delivery of training, awareness campaigns, and distribution activities.
• Liaise with local government and community stakeholders to ensure buy-in and smooth implementation.
• Collect and compile reports and data for monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Ensure DEC safeguarding policies are implemented at all levels in its project site;
• Ensure that all planned child protection and education in emergency activities are implemented on time, within the budget, according to quality standards and as per the monthly plan.
• Reports to: Program Coordinator

Sex: Male/ Female

Age: 20-35

Qualification   BA/MA 

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Social Sciences, or related field

NGO/CSO Experience

• 3-year experience in GBV /Protection center

Additional skill

•  Good experience in humanitarian or development projects, preferably in GBV or protection sectors.
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and report writing.

How To Apply

Any Interested Applicant can apply only for one position by collecting his/her CV and a copy of documents Via Email Project Officer pro@decethiopia.org
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Copies of CV + supporting documents are non-returnable.