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.

The Project Coordinator will provide overall technical and operational coordination for the project and ensure that implementation across the different sectors and partners is integrated, timely, accountable and aligned with the approved project.

Reports to: Project Manager

Number of vacant posts: One

Contract Duration: One year, subject to project requirements and satisfactory performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall coordination and oversight of project implementation across Afambo and Amibara woredas.
• Ensure effective integration and coordination of WaSH, MPC and other sector interventions implemented through sub-partners.
• Develop and monitor detailed implementation plans, activity schedules and project deliverables.
• Coordinate closely with government authorities, humanitarian coordination structures, cluster/sector actors, donor and other relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure effective coordination between Nexus Ethiopia and sub-implementing partners.
• Monitor project progress against targets, indicators, budget and work plans.
• Ensure quality, accountability, protection mainstreaming, gender, inclusion and conflict sensitivity across project activities.
• Facilitate regular project coordination meetings and follow up agreed actions.
• Contribute to donor reporting, situation updates, project reviews and lessons-learning processes.
• Identify implementation challenges and facilitate timely corrective actions.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between field and Addis Ababa offices.
• Conduct periodic risk assessment.
• Conduct regular meetings with Sub Implementing partners.
• Ensure strong team spirit and harmonization with key stakeholders.
• Engage in joint assessments and periodic reviews among humanitarian actors in the region.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Humanitarian Studies, Development Studies, Project Management, Social Sciences, Disaster Risk Management, Public Health, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, including significant experience in humanitarian project coordination.
• Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating multisectoral humanitarian projects.
• Experience working on projects funded by UN agencies, EHF/OCHA, international NGOs, national NGOs and government counterparts is highly desirable.
• Experience managing sub-partners or consortium/multi-partner projects is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of humanitarian principles, accountability, protection mainstreaming and the humanitarian programme cycle.
• Strong reporting, coordination, communication and leadership skills.
• Experience working in Afar or other pastoralist/remote humanitarian contexts is an advantage.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of local language is highly desirable.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Development studies, Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Economics

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to complete the application form using the following link: https://forms.gle/GqprbxrEZRmHrKks7 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.