Job Description
EHF-Funded Humanitarian Project | Amhara Region
Union of Ethiopian Women and Children Associations (UEWCA) is a non-governmental, apolitical and non-religious consortium of civil society organizations (CSOs) working to advance the rights and well-being of women, girls and children. Established in 2010, UEWCA is engaging in women’s and girls’ empowerment, child well-being, socioeconomic development, climate change and humanitarian response and gender equality across Ethiopia’s regional states and city administrations.
UEWCA intends to execute a project entitled Integrated WASH, Agriculture, Protection and Multi-Purpose Cash Response to Acute Malnutrition and Public Health Risks in selected Woredas of Amhara Region to respond to the interconnected humanitarian needs of vulnerable and crisis-affected populations in Ebnat Woreda in South Gondar Zone and East Belesa and Kinfaz Begela Woredas in Central Gondar Zone, Amhara Region. The intervention addresses the effects of conflict, displacement, drought and climate-related shocks, which have disrupted livelihoods, limited access to essential services and increased protection risks. The project will deliver integrated WASH, agriculture, protection and multi-purpose cash assistance, to reach vulnerable and crisis-affected people.
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Regional Coordinator (1 Position)
Duty station: Bahir Dar, Amhara Region
Report to: GBV Protection Officer
Key responsibilities:
Coordinate overall field implementation and follow up on delivery of planned activities across the target woredas.
Provide technical and operational guidance to field teams and support timely resolution of implementation challenges.
Maintain regular communication and coordination with relevant regional, zonal and woreda authorities, humanitarian partners and coordination forums.
Monitor work plans, activity progress, expenditure follow-up, reporting deadlines and compliance with approved project documents and donor requirements.
Conduct field monitoring visits, review reports and data, document progress and challenges, and recommend corrective actions.
Promote integrated implementation across WASH, agriculture, protection and multi-purpose cash assistance.
Ensure accountability to affected populations, safeguarding, PSEA, gender equality, disability inclusion and conflict-sensitive programming are applied.
Job Requirements
Minimum qualifications and experience:
Bachelor’s degree or Master’s Degree in Development Studies, Economics, Gender, Agriculture, Water/WASH, Social Sciences, Humanitarian Affairs or a related field.
At least 5 years for BA degree and 3 years for Master’s Degree of NGO experience in humanitarian or development programming, including field coordination or project management.
Experience coordinating multi-sector projects and liaising with government authorities, humanitarian partners and community structures.
Strong planning, team coordination, monitoring, report-writing and problem-solving skills.
Ability and willingness to travel regularly to project locations; strong communication and computer skills.
Fluency in both written and spoken English and Amharic.
Requirements
Commitment to UEWCA’s mission, humanitarian principles, accountability to affected populations, gender equality and disability inclusion.
Demonstrated integrity and respect for diversity, with zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, fraud and corruption.
Willingness to work in challenging field conditions and travel within the assigned duty station as required.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, communities, government offices and humanitarian partners.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. UEWCA reserves the right to verify qualifications and references.
UEWCA reserves the right to cancel the vacancy announcement if a more suitable opportunity arises.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should submit an application letter and updated CV, together with copies of relevant educational and work-experience documents to Regional Office, Bahir Dar, Social Security building, first floor, Around Dipo area, Near Amhara Education Bureau, Kebele 13; Tel: 0937655020
Please clearly indicate the position title and preferred duty station in the subject line of your application. Applicants should apply for only the position(s) for which they meet the stated requirements.
Application deadline: November 04,2026
For further information: +251 99 685 1294
UEWCA highly encourages Female applicants to apply for all positions.
