Project Coordinator

About the Organization

Nexus Ethiopia is a national Ethiopian Civil Society Organization committed to strengthening the resilience of vulnerable and crisis-affected communities through integrated Humanitarian–Development–Peace (HDP) Nexus programming, localization, partnership, and locally led humanitarian action.

Nexus Ethiopia, in partnership with other humanitarian actors, is implementing a project entitled Integrated Lifesaving Humanitarian Response for Drought, Flood and Displacement-Affected Communities in Afambo and Amibara Woredas, Afar Region.

Job Summary

The project is a multisectoral humanitarian response designed to provide lifesaving assistance and protection to drought-, flood- and displacement-affected communities in Afar Region. Nexus Ethiopia is responsible for implementing the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH) and Multi-Purpose Cash (MPC) components, while two sub-implementing partners under Nexus Ethiopia are responsible for other thematic sectors of the response.

To strengthen the project team and ensure effective, accountable and timely implementation, Nexus Ethiopia invites qualified, experienced and committed Ethiopian professionals to apply for this position.

• Reports to: Program Manager
• Employment Type: Full-time
• No of vacant post: One
• Contract Duration: One year, subject to project requirements and satisfactory

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day implementation of assigned project components and activities.
• Ensure project activities are implemented according to approved plans, timelines, quality standards and budget.
• Develop detailed activity plans and coordinate field implementation.
• Supervise project staff and provide technical and operational guidance.
• Coordinate with regional government offices, community structures and humanitarian partners.
• Ensure effective community participation and accountability to affected populations.
• Monitor project progress and identify implementation gaps and challenges.
• Work closely with WaSH, MPC, MEAL, finance, logistics and other technical teams.
• Ensure proper documentation of project activities, achievements, challenges and lessons learned.
• Support monitoring, assessment and verification of project outputs and outcomes.
• Contribute to donor and internal reporting.
• Ensure gender, protection, inclusion, safeguarding, conflict sensitivity and accountability are mainstreamed throughout implementation.
• Support coordination with sub-implementing partners and other project stakeholders as required.
• Organize capacity sharing and learning sessions among the project partners and project staff
• Attend in cluster meetings, report on ActivityInfo
• Develop human stories and impacts of the project
• Develop different tools for the project to facilitate data collection and evidence generation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Development Studies, Project Management, Humanitarian Studies, Social Sciences, Public Health, Disaster Risk Management or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience, including experience managing humanitarian/development projects.
• Demonstrated experience in emergency response and field-level project management.
• Experience in multisectoral programming is highly desirable.
• Strong staff supervision, coordination and reporting skills.
• Experience working with local communities and government authorities in remote areas.
• Experience in Afar Region or pastoralist contexts is an advantage.
• Fluency in English and Amharic; and local language.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Adaptability
• Communication
• Problem solving

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to complete the application form using the following link: https://forms.gle/j9pKTWA18hf5M44M9 and upload their CV and cover letter as instructed in the application form. Applications submitted through any other method will not be considered.

Please note:

Upload your CV and cover letter using the following file naming convention:

• CV: (e.g., [First Name] [Last Name] – CV)
• Cover Letter: (e.g., [First Name] [Last Name] – Application Letter)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a written examination and/or interview.

Applicants must clearly indicate the job title in their cover letter.

Female candidates and individuals from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

General Terms and Conditions

• These positions are for a one-year EHF-funded humanitarian project, with the possibility of extension subject to project continuation, funding availability and organizational requirements.
• Salary and benefits will be provided based on Nexus Ethiopia’s approved salary scale and applicable organizational policies.
• Successful candidates will be expected to work primarily in Afambo and Amibara woredas of Afar Region and should be prepared for frequent travel to project sites and communities.
• Candidates with demonstrated experience in humanitarian emergency response, particularly in drought, flood, displacement, WaSH, cash assistance and multisectoral programming, are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Nexus Ethiopia is committed to safeguarding, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), protection from sexual harassment, child safeguarding, accountability to affected populations and non-discrimination.
• Selected candidates will be subject to the organization’s recruitment, reference-checking and safeguarding procedures.