Job opportunities at ORDA Ethiopia

ORDA Ethiopia is a national non-profit, non-governmental organization established in 1984 and duly registered by the Authority for Civil Society Organizations (Registration in 2019 with registration No. 0607. ORDA Ethiopia has over 42 years of humanitarian and development experience, which applies a humanitarian-development nexus approach, seamlessly integrating emergency response with sustainable, long-term interventions.

Tthe organization is deeply rooted in the Amhara Region and has expanded its geographic reach to neighbouring regions, including Tigray, Afar, and Benishangul-Gumuz.

ORDA Ethiopia is currently preparing to implement five years’ project titled “Sustainable Transformation through Resilient WASH and Private Sector Engagement for Conflict-Affected areas with Integrated Natural Resource Management” (STREAM) funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN).

The STREAM project is designed to achieve a sustainable and climate-resilient transformation of WASH systems. It ensures inclusive, community-owned, and market-supported access to safe WASH services and livelihood opportunities, ultimately benefiting over 500,000 people across 20 conflict- and climate-affected woredas in four regions of Ethiopia: Amhara, Tigray, Oromia, and Benishangul-Gumuz.

To ensure the successful, high-impact implementation of the STREAM project across all four regions, ORDA Ethiopia is seeking a competent, and committed professionals for the roles of:

01. Project MEAL Lead

Location: Bahir Dar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia | Deadline: October 27, 2026

Job Description

Job Title	Project MEAL Lead
Program/Unit	Environment and Infrastructure
Reports to	National Hub Director
Salary	Negotiable
Terms of Employment	Fixed Term (One year with possibility of extension based on performance)
Location	Bahir Dar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Position Summary:

The MEAL Lead will design, coordinate, and oversee the STREAM Project’s monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning systems to ensure effective results-based management, reliable data, evidence-based decision-making, adaptive programming, and timely reporting. The MEAL Lead will ensure that project performance is measured against the approved results framework, Theory of Change, indicators, targets, and donor requirements, while strengthening accountability to affected populations and the learning capacity of ORDA Ethiopia and its implementing partners.

The M&E Lead will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the project’s overall M&E framework, ensuring data-driven decision-making, results-based management, and transparent reporting to the donor and key stakeholders.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

M&E System Design and Management

Lead the finalization and implementation of the project’s Results-Based Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning framework, aligned with Dutch government reporting standards and Theory of Change (ToC).
Develop and maintain the Project Performance Measurement Framework with clear indicators, baselines, targets, and means of verification.
Coordinate baseline, mid-term, end-line, outcome monitoring and other assessments in collaboration with project partners and relevant stakeholders.
Oversee data collection, validation, analysis, and storage using robust digital data gathering tools such as Kobo Tool Box and others.
Ensure regular data verification, quality assessments, analysis, and secure storage of project information.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

Prepare and implement the project monitoring and evaluation plan, including monitoring schedules, assessment methodologies and reporting timelines.
Conduct field monitoring visits to verify implementation progress, output delivery, outcome achievement and compliance with agreed standards.
Produce timely, accurate and evidence-based MEAL reports, analytical briefs and performance updates for project management, implementation partners and the donor.
Identify implementation gaps, emerging risks and deviations from targets, and recommend corrective actions.
Support evaluations, reviews, audits and donor monitoring missions by providing reliable data and supporting documentation.

Learning, Accountability, and Knowledge Management

Facilitate regular learning cycles, reflection sessions, with project teams and local partners to adapt implementation strategies based on evidence.
Ensure compliance with donor standards regarding Accountability to Affected Populations and gender equality/social inclusion mainstreaming in data collection.
Document best practices, lessons learned, and human-interest stories for communication products and donor reporting.
Improve quality of data through data verification procedures, including routine data quality audit.
Support the documentation and dissemination of lessons and good practices and facilitate the use of such data for project improvement.

Capacity Building and Team Leadership/Quality Assurance

Supervise, mentor, and build the capacity of project M&E staff, field officers, and implementing partner organizations.
Conduct regular data quality assessments to ensure accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of reported data.
Ensure the PMEL staff good understanding of feedback mechanism to spot and cases with in the existing system as well as clear understanding of data protection.
Developing the beneficiary data base for the STREAM project in consultation with the national hub and IPs.
Ensure that a robust risk identification and management framework for the project is built and monitored.
Report safeguarding concerns through designated organizational channels in accordance with ORDA Ethiopia’s policies and procedures.
Ensure Organization Safeguarding policy is effectively implemented and report any form of abuse to the safeguarding officer.

Education Background

MSc/MA in Monitoring and Evaluation, Economics, Developmental economics, development studies, statistics.

Work Experience

At least eight years of relevant experience in monitoring and results reporting for development sector, with a thorough understanding of international best practices in a wide range of quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods and data analysis.
At least five years of experience in a managerial or supervisory positions
Proven record in the design of effective monitoring systems, data collection tools, building staff capacity in monitoring, reporting and consolidating data from multiple locations, organizations for results reporting at hub level.
Experience in project management; need assessment, planning, monitoring, evaluation and Accountability is required.
Work experience in international NGOs Experience working with international NGOs and donor-funded projects; consortium or multi-partner programme experience is an advantage.

Skills/Knowledge and competencies

Strong skills in the development and use of data bases and systems of visualizing, entering, processing/cleaning and extracting data, including experience in web based monitoring and reporting systems-
Advanced computer and data analysis skills (SPSS, spread sheet and other applications including Kob Tool Box)
Strategic thinker, with well-developed analytical skills and thorough attention for details.
Ability to train and motivate project and implementing partners staff on MEAL system monitoring and result reporting and using of online reporting tools.
Excellent communication, facilitation and report writing skills in English.
Strong leadership, facilitation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across multicultural teams and government stakeholders.
Ability to frequently travel to the operational areas
Other duties as assigned.

Personal Attributes and Values

Integrity, honesty and professional accountability
Hard working Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail.
Firm belief in gender equality, disability inclusion, team work, transparent and participatory management.
Collaborative, transparent, and participatory working style.
Commitment to learning, evidence-based decision-making, and continuous improvement.

Required Skills

Decision-making skills
Communication
Attention to detail
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

02. Finance and Grant Lead

Location: Bahir Dar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia | Deadline: October 27, 2026

Job Description

Job Title	Finance and Grant Lead
Program/Unit	Finance
Reports to	National Hub Director
Salary	Negotiable
Terms of Employment	Fixed Term (One year with possibility of extension based on performance)
Location	Bahir Dar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Position Summary:

ORDA Ethiopia signed with Donor to implement STREAM project “(Sustainable Transformation through Resilient WASH and Private Sector Engagement for Conflict-Affected areas with Integrated Natural Resource Management)” The project focuses on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) model combines water security, environmental sustainability, institutional collaboration, and peace building by strengthening the joint planning, implementation, and oversight of shared water resources between different regions.

The Finance and Grant lead is responsible for financial oversight, compliance and grant management of the STREAM project.

Duties and Responsibilities

Finance and Procurement

Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process in coordination with the Hub Director.
Track burn rates and budget variances monthly, proactively alerting leadership to potential overspends or underspends and facilitating necessary budget realignments.
Ensure accurate day-to-day bookkeeping, maintenance of the general ledger, timely bank reconciliations, and strict adherence to internal controls.
Monitor cash positions across all bank accounts and field offices to ensure sufficient liquidity for ongoing program activities.
Analysing allocable expenses and projection of expenses on a quarter basis or depending on the donor requirements
In collaboration with the Hub project director will prepare and submit cash requests and financial reports to successfully administer finance.
Work with Hub project director to ensure compliance and effective and proactive fiscal management
Ensure financial files are maintained according to Organization’s, Netherland Embassy and the government standards.
Ensure the management of project payroll and legal deductions.
Support the preparation of project procurement plan.
Work with Organization head office procurement department to ensure vendors follow all the tendering regulations, procedures and instructions and meet Organization procurement internal policies.
Perform other duties as deemed necessary.

Grant Management & Donor Compliance

Collaborate with program development and proposal writing teams to design accurate, cost-effective budgets aligned with donor cost principles.
Oversee the full lifecycle of grants from kick-off to closeout, ensuring all expenditures comply with specific donor rules (eligibility, cost-sharing, procurement, and allocability).
Prepare and submit accurate, timely financial reports and expenditure statements to donors, headquarters, and internal management.
Conduct financial capacity assessments of local implementing partners, review partner financial reports, and provide coaching or audits to ensure compliance.
Work closely with STREAM Hub Project Director and project team to ensure the sub-award monitoring and evaluation are conducted as required and that financial deliverables, deadlines, outputs and impact are captured and recorded in the project data bases in an accurate and timely manner.
Provide support focusing on compliance, grant and contracts management, and successful implementation of grant and contracts implementation partners,
Ensure timely and accurate use of Organization’s sub award management manual for sub-award issuance and management.

Audit & Risk Management

Serve as the primary focal point for internal and external annual audits, as well as donor-specific project audits.
Implement recommendations from internal/external audit reports promptly to strengthen internal controls.
Identify financial risks (such as foreign exchange fluctuations, compliance gaps, or fraud risks) and implement robust mitigation strategies.

Team Leadership & Capacity Building

Manage, mentor, and evaluate the performance of finance and grant team members.
Conduct training for non-finance staff (project managers, field coordinators) on basic budget management, financial tracking, and procurement compliance.

Education Background

MA/ MSc in Accounting, Accounting & Finance, Finance, Masters of Business Administration in finance, Financial management.

Work Experience

Minimum of eight years with relevant experience of years and out of this five years in managerial or leadership positions.
Experience in International NGOs

Skills/Knowledge and Competencies

Advanced proficiency in accounting software and advanced MS Excel skills.
Thorough understanding of the donor cost principles, procurement guidelines, and compliance frameworks.
Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent cross-cultural communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills, including professional fluency in English.

Personal Values

Integrity and honesty
Hard working
Firm belief in gender equality, disability inclusion, team work, transparent and participatory management.

Required Skills

Decision-making skills
Communication
Attention to detail
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

03. National Hub Director

Location: Bahir Dar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia | Deadline: October 27, 2026

Job Description

Job Title	National Hub Director
Program/Unit	Environment and Infrastructure
Reports to	Deputy Executive Director for Programs
Salary	Negotiable
Terms of Employment	Fixed Term (One year with possibility of extension based on performance)
Location	Bahir Dar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Position Summary

The National Hub Director provides strategic leadership, overall management, and operational oversight for the STREAM Project. The role is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of project activities to ensure agreed objectives, results, outputs, and targets are achieved on time, within budget, and in full compliance with ORDA Ethiopia, the donor, and applicable partnership agreements.

The Hub Director supervises the hub’s technical and operational teams, coordinates closely with national and regional governments, cluster-level project structures, and private-sector actors, and builds strong partnerships to promote harmonized implementation, technical quality, climate resilience, inclusive and community-owned WASH services, and sustainable livelihood opportunities in conflict- and climate-affected communities. Furthermore, the role ensures robust financial and operational controls, partner accountability, risk management, safeguarding, gender equality, disability inclusion, environmental and social responsibility, and evidence-based learning across the project lifecycle.

Duties and Responsibilities

Project Leadership and Management

Provide overall strategic, managerial, and technical leadership for effective project implementation in accordance with the approved project document, results framework, budget, work plans, and partnership agreements.
Oversee project start-up, administration, and execution, ensuring interventions are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with ORDA Ethiopia, national, and donor quality standards.
Facilitate the annual development of detailed implementation plans, ensuring rigorous technical quality and adherence to core project approaches (climate resilience, integrated natural resource management, market-based sanitation, and private-sector engagement).
Ensure effective coordination between the National Hub, cluster offices, woreda-level teams, implementing partners, and ORDA Ethiopia’s Head Office.
Systematically integrate community engagement, gender sensitivity, social inclusion, conflict sensitivity, and the “Do No Harm” principle into all project activities and safeguard beneficiary accountability standards.
Ensure that project achievements, lessons learned, good practices, and innovations are documented, validated, and widely disseminated to inform program improvement.
Collaborate closely with ORDA Ethiopia enabling departments (finance, procurement, property and facility, human administration, and security) to ensure operational systems effectively support field activities.
Ensure ORDA Ethiopia’s safeguarding policies are strictly implemented across all clusters, reporting any form of abuse immediately to the organizational safeguarding officer.

Partnership and Stakeholder Coordination

Lead coordination and collaboration among ORDA Ethiopia, implementing partners, government institutions, private-sector actors, and technical partners.
Maintain constructive working relationships with donor and other authorized donor representatives, ensuring timely communication, effective follow-up, and compliance with partnership commitments.
Establish clear partnership frameworks, coordination mechanisms, capacity-strengthening plans, and joint performance reviews, ensuring roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines are transparently defined.
Promote alignment with regional and national priorities by fostering active coordination with relevant government offices across the four project regions.

Team Management

Lead, supervise, and motivate the National Hub’s technical and operational teams, fostering a collaborative, respectful, and high-performance work environment.
Guide recruitment, staff orientation, deployment, capacity development, and performance management in alignment with ORDA Ethiopia human resource policies.
Communicate clear expectations, provide regular formal and informal feedback, and ensure team members have the necessary tools, resources, and support to reach their objectives.

Finance, Procurement, and Compliance Management

Oversee the effective management and utilization of project resources in accordance with approved budgets, donor regulations, and ORDA Ethiopia procedures.
Ensure timely finalization of partnership agreements with implementing partners and relevant regional governments.
Oversee the preparation and review of annual budgets, cash-flow forecasts, expenditure plans, and budget revisions through proper approval channels.
Monitor financial reports and internal controls to guarantee transparent resource utilization and timely financial reporting to management and donor.
Ensure sub-grantees and implementing partners comply fully with financial, procurement, logistics, human resources, and internal control requirements.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)

Oversee the implementation of the project’s MEAL framework, results framework, performance indicators, and data collection systems.
Ensure reliable, verifiable, and disaggregated data is collected and analyzed to monitor progress and assess intervention quality.
Promote accountability to affected populations through accessible feedback and complaints mechanisms, community consultations, and timely responses.
Ensure independent evaluations, assessments, and lessons learned directly inform project adaptation and knowledge sharing.

Safeguarding, Integrity, and Risk Management

Promote a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, fraud, corruption, and retaliation.
Ensure rigorous compliance with organizational safeguarding, PSEA, anti-fraud, gender, and child protection policies across all staff, consultants, suppliers, and partners.
Ensure safeguarding concerns and allegations are promptly reported through designated channels and managed in adherence to survivor-centered and confidential principles.
Assess and manage environmental, social, and conflict risks to ensure sustainable use of natural resources and adherence to Do No Harm standards.

Representation and Communication

Represent ORDA Ethiopia and the STREAM Project at government, donor, NGO, and technical working group meetings within the limits of delegated authority.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with community structures, local governments, civil society, and private-sector stakeholders.
Ensure appropriate project visibility and proper acknowledgement of EKN and partners in line with agreed communication guidelines.
Protect the institutional reputation of ORDA Ethiopia by ensuring external commitments strictly respect delegated authority limits.

Educational Background

Master’s degree (MPH, MSc, or above) in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), Environmental Health, Public Health, Water Resource Management, or another relevant discipline.
Additional professional qualifications or training in project management, development management, climate resilience, or organizational leadership are an asset.

Work Experience

A minimum of 11 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in a senior management position.
Demonstrated experience managing large, complex, multi-sectoral development or humanitarian projects, preferably involving consortium partnerships for a minimum of 5 years.
Proven technical expertise in WASH programming (rural water supply, sanitation and hygiene, climate-resilient WASH, institutional WASH, market-based approaches, or water-resource management).
Strong background in project planning, budget management, donor compliance, procurement oversight, performance monitoring, and reporting.
Extensive experience working with international donors, government institutions, NGOs, and private-sector stakeholders.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Competencies

Exceptional strategic visioning, leadership, and team-building capabilities, with the ability to translate objectives into practical plans and inspire multidisciplinary teams.
Strong networking, negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including high-level report writing, presentation, and stakeholder facilitation.
Strong financial acumen, including budget interpretation, expenditure tracking, risk identification, and internal control oversight.
Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and modern information management systems.
Ability to operate effectively in complex, changing, and potentially insecure environments.

Personal Attributes and Values

High standards of integrity, honesty, professionalism, and accountability.
Firm commitment to gender equality, disability inclusion, safeguarding, participatory management, and cultural diversity.
Strong work ethic, reliability, initiative, and commitment to achieving measurable results.

Required Skills

Decision-making skills
Communication
Attention to detail
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their updated CV, application letter, and supporting credentials in a single merged PDF file, compressed into a ZIP archive, to: info@ordaethiopia.org within seven (7) working days from the date of the announcement., indicating the Job Title you are Applying for “ e.g: Project MEAL Lead or ….” in the application letter.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

ORDA Ethiopia is committed to equal employment opportunity, gender equality, and an inclusive workplace.

Note: References will be taken and background checks will be carried out in conformity with the ORDA Ethiopia’s code of conduct (Child safe guarding, Inclusion of persons with differently abled and adults at risk, Prohibiting of sexual exploitation & abuse, trafficking in persons as well as child labor) in general. We operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required but with due convergence of the code of conduct aforementioned above.

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