Job Opportunity: Project Manager - WFP position available at Plan International Ethiopia in Addis Ababa. Health Care, Management, Development and Project Management jobs in Ethiopia are in high demand. Apply now through GeezJobs - Ethiopia's leading job portal.

The Opportunity 

The post holder will manage the WFP/TSFP project in the respective regions and ensure that projects are implemented in target locations according to the agreements made with government signatory offices. He or she will provide hands-on guidance, support, mentoring, and coaching to frontline staff, including Coordinators, Officers, and Social Workers, to ensure the smooth and quality implementation of the project. This role involves coordinating with the Ministry of Health (MOH), WFP, and other partners to supply specialized nutritious foods and support children under five years old and pregnant or breastfeeding women who are experiencing Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM).

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Safeguarding Children and Program Participants (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

• Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed per the appropriate procedures.
• Ensures that all staff in the unit/function/department are properly inducted on and understand their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
• Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Program Participants and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day-to-day work.
• Ensures that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 7+ Years of relevant experience out of which 3 years on a senior level experience or demonstrated equivalent combination.
• Proven experience in implementing the National Acute Malnutrition guideline.
• Experience in budget management and monitoring
• In-depth knowledge of nutrition and health program implementation.
• Familiarity with WFP’s guidelines and MOH’s policies on acute malnutrition.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• High level of integrity and commitment to humanitarian principles
• Excellent skills in presentation, facilitation, coaching, and creative thinking
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills in challenging environments
• Ability to manage stress and prioritize workload in stressful situations

How To Apply

The closing date for the application is January 10, 2026. Qualified candidates should submit their application with the links provided below.

• Internal Applicants:Link
• External Applicants:Link

This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.

Please note that: 

• Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• We are not accepting CVs that are not sent through the indicated links.
• Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to Apply

More information about Plan International can be found on http://plan-international.org 

References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required. As an international child centered community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with. Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.