Project Coordinator at Ethiopian Nurses Association (ENA)

• Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with travel to project sites as required
• Employment Type: Full-time, Contract renewal for three months
• Number of Positions: One (1)
• Salary: Negotiable

Background of Ethiopian Nurses Association (ENA)

The Ethiopian Nurses Association (ENA) is the national professional association representing nurses in Ethiopia. Established in 1952 (1944 E.C.), ENA has served the nursing profession for more than seven decades, promoting excellence in nursing practice, education, leadership, research, and advocacy. Since 1957, ENA has been a member of the International Council of Nurses (ICN), connecting Ethiopian nurses with the global nursing community.

ENA is a legally registered professional association dedicated to advancing the nursing profession and improving the quality of healthcare services in Ethiopia. The Association works closely with the Federal Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, regional health bureaus, higher education institutions, development partners, and other professional associations to strengthen the health system through a competent and well-supported nursing workforce.

The Association’s mission is to promote quality nursing services through professional development, continuing professional development (CPD), research, advocacy, leadership, and the protection of nurses’ rights. Its vision is to become a leading, innovative, and influential professional nursing association in Africa and beyond by 2030.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities.
• Develop and monitor project work plans and timelines.
• Liaise with the Ministry of Health, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Organize trainings, workshops, meetings, and supportive supervision visits.
• Prepare technical, financial, and donor reports.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with donor and ENA requirements.
• Monitor project performance and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master of Science (MSc) in Nursing from a recognized institution.
• In addition to the above qualification, applicants must have at least one(1) years of proven experience in project coordination, preferably in an NGO, government institution, development partner, or similar organization.
• Applicants must submit an official experience letter or employment certificate clearly demonstrating their project management or project coordination responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on health or development projects.
• Strong report writing, communication, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), as well as virtual collaboration tools.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Required Competencies

• Project coordination
• Planning and organizational skills
• Leadership and teamwork
• Communication and stakeholder engagement
• Monitoring and reporting
• Problem-solving and analytical skills