LonAdd HR Consultancy Plc (www.lonadd.com) is a Recruitment & Outsourcing Company based in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, with branch offices in Dukem, Hawassa and Bahir Dar. We are looking to recruit Operations Supervisor to join On Behalf of Our Client.

Purpose of the Role

The Head of Programs and Cooperation is tasked with overseeing the entire lifecycle of programmatic initiatives and donor-funded projects, including their design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. This position plays a crucial role in fostering strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders and governmental entities, managing donor relations, and ensuring adherence to grant agreements and organizational goals. Additionally, the Head of Programs and Cooperation is responsible for maintaining a positive organizational image through strategic communications and public relations initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management

• Supervise the comprehensive planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluation phases of all projects to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Verify that programs adhere to the framework of organizational objectives, donor stipulations, and pertinent national policies.
• Offer strategic leadership and technical expertise to program teams to enhance operational effectiveness.

Partnership and Cooperation

• Cultivate and sustain strategic alliances with donors, governmental entities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other relevant stakeholders.
• Spearhead fundraising initiatives for DKT Ethiopia, employing innovative strategies to enhance resource mobilization.
• Negotiate, formalize, and oversee Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and partnership agreements, ensuring clarity in roles and responsibilities.
• Act as the organization's representative at significant forums, conferences, and partnership meetings, effectively advocating for organizational goals and objectives.
• Donor & Grant Management
• Spearhead the development of proposals in close collaboration with the Finance Department to align strategic objectives with funding opportunities.
• Manage and ensure the accuracy and compliance of donor reports, focusing on quality and adherence to deadlines.
• Conduct ongoing oversight of project budgets in partnership with the Finance Department to maintain fiscal accountability and optimize resource allocation.
• Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
• Lead the development and implementation of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) frameworks to assess program performance and impact rigorously.
• Facilitate the assimilation of lessons learned and best practices to inform the design and execution of future initiatives.
• Enhance knowledge management processes and internal learning opportunities to foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Communications
• Oversee corporate communication strategies to deliver compelling narratives, drive advocacy efforts, and enhance brand prominence.
• Ensure that program communications are consistent with donor visibility standards and requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Public Health, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in program management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience working with donors and managing grants in a hybrid NGO/commercial context.
• Strong understanding of partnership building and stakeholder engagement.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and representation skills.
• Excellent proposal writing skills

How To Apply

 Interested applicants with the appropriate qualification and experience should submit their most recent and detailed CV, via email to “ apply@lonadd.com” with the subject “Head of Programs and Cooperation ” in the subject box.

Application Deadline: September 19, 2025

Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.