Education Program Officer (2 Positions)
Location: Degem and Kuyu Woredas, North Shewa Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Organization: Positive Action for Development (PAD)
Deadline: March 15, 2026
Job Description
Positive Action for Development (PAD) is one of the most vibrant, rapidly expanding, and results-driven civil society organizations in Ethiopia. PAD is currently scaling up its interventions across the humanitarian, NEXUS, and development spectrum—expanding operations throughout the country, including in Addis Ababa, Amhara, Oromia, Harari, Afar, Somali, Tigray, Benishangul-Gumuz, and Ethiopia’s southern regional states. As PAD broadens its reach, it remains firmly committed to inclusive, equitable, and conflict-sensitive programming—respecting the diverse realities of communities while fostering peaceful coexistence and sustainable development.
Vision: PAD strives to see a community of hope, humanity, and social justice.
Mission: PAD brings people together to work in partnerships; promotes hope, humanity, and social justice for every human life in all its fullness; and improves the livelihoods of disadvantaged groups for social and inclusive economic growth by actively engaging in positive actions, promoting responsive care and support, and addressing the root causes of poverty in Ethiopia.
Position Summary
The Education Program Officer is responsible for supporting the implementation, coordination, and monitoring of education project activities at the woreda level. The position ensures effective delivery of Accelerated Education Program (AEP) and Accelerated School Readiness (ASR) interventions while promoting safe, inclusive, and protective learning environments for crisis-affected children. The officer will supervise facilitators, coordinate with local stakeholders, and ensure compliance with project standards and donor requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Project Implementation
- Support the implementation of project activities in accordance with the approved work plan.
- Assist in establishing and supporting AEP and ASR learning centers in targeted communities.
- Ensure the timely distribution of learning materials and education supplies.
- Support the enrollment and retention of marginalized and crisis-affected children.
Supervision and Capacity Building
- Supervise and provide technical guidance to facilitators.
- Conduct regular field visits and classroom observations.
- Support facilitators through mentoring and coaching.
Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement
- Coordinate closely with Woreda Education Offices, school directors, and community leaders.
- Support community mobilization and awareness activities promoting education access.
- Participate in coordination meetings with local authorities and partners.
Child Protection and Safeguarding
- Ensure integration of child protection, safeguarding, and GBV risk mitigation in project activities.
- Identify vulnerable children and support referral to appropriate services.
- Ensure compliance with PSEA and child safeguarding policies.
Monitoring, Reporting, and Documentation
- Collect and compile project data and beneficiary information.
- Prepare monthly activity reports and progress updates.
- Document success stories, case studies, and lessons learned.
Compliance and Accountability
- Ensure project implementation aligns with donor and organizational guidelines.
Maintain accurate and organized project documentation
Qualifications and Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related fields.
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in education or community-based development programs.
- Experience in Education in Emergencies (EiE), AEP, or ASR programs is an advantage.
Skills:
- Strong facilitation and coordination skills
- Good communication and interpersonal abilities
- Experience in community mobilization
- Strong report writing skills
Language:
- Fluency in Afan Oromo and English required.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related fields.
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in education or community-based development programs.
- Experience in Education in Emergencies (EiE), AEP, or ASR programs is an advantage.
Skills:
- Strong facilitation and coordination skills
- Good communication and interpersonal abilities
- Experience in community mobilization
- Strong report writing skills
Language:
Fluency in Afan Oromo and English required.
- Scheduling
- Educational platforms (software like Elearn)
- Community Development,
- Project planning
- Problem solving
How to Apply
Application Process
Interested candidates must send the following application documents with the subject line, Education Program Officer
Motivation/Cover letter (not more than one page);
It is highly recommended to include your salary expectations and current salary in the application letter.
CV (not more than 4 pages) and relevant documents (education certificates, experience, and others) (Please note that the certificates and CV should be in one single file.) If you are passionate about the above and have the skills and experience to contribute effectively, we encourage you to apply for this position.
Note:
Only selected candidates will be contacted.
Applicant(s) who don’t follow the procedures will be disqualified immediately.
This job description provides a general overview of the position and may be amended based on organizational needs. PAD reserves the right to cancel, modify, or discontinue the recruitment process at any stage and to select candidates using alternative selection methods as deemed appropriate.
E-mail: job@padethiopia.org.
Website: www.padethiopia.org.
Telephone: 0948787677 / 0936280820
PAD is an organization committed to upholding a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of abuse and exploitation while actively working to protect and defend the rights and well-being of individuals.
