Job Description
Ethiopian Women with Disabilities National Association
Vacancy Announcement
Ethiopian Women with Disability National Association (EWDNA) is a local, nonprofit making, nongovernmental organization based in Addis Ababa with 11 branches in Amhara (Gonder, Bahir Dar, Mehale Meda), Oromia (Ambo, Jimma, Adama) SNNPR (Arba Minch) Sidama region Hawassa city and Sheger city Sebeta town and Dire Dawa. EWDNA is established in September 2002 with the initiation and struggle of 7 women with disabilities and one non-disabled woman.
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EWDNA works on women with 5 types of disabilities; women with visual, hearing, physical & intellectual disability, and women affected by leprosy. EWDNA has 12,590 members of girls and women with disabilities across the country.
Position: Project officer
Report to: Program Manager
Required number: 3
Salary: Negotiable
Place of Work: Three project locations (Amhra region; Sekota town, Afrar region; Chifra town and Tigray region; Kilte Awulaelo)
Duration of Employment: one year with possibility of extension based on performance and availability of fund.
Job Summary:
The Project Officer is responsible for the day-to-day implementation, monitoring, and reporting of project activities in line with the Association quality standards, donor compliance requirements, and safeguarding policies. The role ensures that project interventions effectively address the needs of Women with disabilities, youth, adolescents, and vulnerable communities, with a strong focus on gender equality, inclusion, and protection. This is a full-time, project-dedicated role at 100% Level of Effort.
Key Responsibilities:
Implement approved project activities in accordance with the Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) and log-frame.
Ensure activities are gender-responsive, inclusive, and child-centered, in line with Plan International’s Global Strategy and CPP standards.
Provide technical support during community mobilization, training, awareness-raising, and service delivery activities.
Collect accurate, timely, and quality data using EWDNA tools and systems.
Support routine monitoring, beneficiary feedback mechanisms, and learning documentation.
Contribute to donor and internal reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual
Work closely with local government offices specially; health office, education offices community structures, and implementing partners.
Support coordination meetings and lead the advocacy campaigns at Zonal,woreda and kebele levels.
Properly engage government stakeholders and service providers specially health institutions/facilities youths, women and OPD associations at each project activities /process.
Provide guidance, coaching, and appropriate technical support to the Social Worker.
Ensure full compliance with EWDNAs Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct and other policies and procedures.
Coordinate disability- and youth-focused awareness-raising and community dialogue sessions, addressing stigma, gender equality, harmful practices, teenage pregnancy, and child marriage.
Promote safe programming and accountability to affected populations.
Frequent travel to the project location at targeted kebele .
Skills & Competencies
Strong understanding of community-based programming
Basic knowledge of MEAL systems
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work in remote and challenging environments
Knowledge of data collection and reporting.
Fluency in Local language and English.
Job Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Reproductive Health , Public Health, Education, Gender Studies, psychology or related fields.
Experience
Minimum 4-5 years of relevant experience in INGO/NGO project implementation, preferably in humanitarian or resilience programming.
Experience working with children, adolescents, girls, and vulnerable groups.
Experience in project planning, budget preparation, expenditure monitoring, basic procurement, and documenting success stories.
Experience working with local government, key stakeholders, and communities, including youth, gender, and persons with disabilities.
Relevant knowledge of SRH concepts, policies, strategies, and disability inclusion.
How To Apply
Closing Date: 5 working days from its announcement
The Association reserves the right to close this vacancy before the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is identified.
In your cover letter and email application please ,mention position and include the location you are applying for (Sekota town, Chifra town and Kilte Awulaelo)
EWDNA is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, etc. Qualified women with disabilities are encouraged to apply!
Applicants have to submit their CV and copies of all supporting documents in person or through or email Wonde2323@gmail.com copy bitsit12birhanu@gmail.com under subject: “Application for Vacancy”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Hand delivery Address: Hayahulet Golagoal behind Traffic Management office .
