Job vacancies at American College of Technology (ACT), Ethiopia
ACT invites qualified and competent professionals for the following positions:
01. Project Officer -5 Positions
Location: Multiple, Ethiopia | Application Deadline: April 30, 2026
External Vacancy Announcement
American College of Technology (ACT) in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, is implementing a large scale youth apprenticeship program. The program aims to facilitate job matching, placement, and ongoing monitoring for selected youth, supporting their transition into the workforce and enhancing their employability.
Position: Project Officer
Employment Type: Full-time
Duty Station: Multiple locations (Addis Ababa, Oromia, Amhara, South Ethiopia, Sidama, Central Ethiopia and Dire Dawa.
Note: Applicants are required to apply for only one duty station. Applications for multiple locations will not be considered.
About the Role
The Project Officer will support the implementation of field-level activities, including firm engagement, youth coordination, apprenticeship placement, and monitoring. The role involves close interaction with youth, firms, and local stakeholders to ensure successful program delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct firm registration, assessment, and evaluation visits
- Support preparation and review of firm training plans
- Facilitate job matching and coordinate interviews between youth and firms
- Organize and support orientation sessions and job fairs
- Assist in contract collection and documentation
- Conduct regular monitoring visits to firms and apprentices
- Collect and manage program data (IDF, IDY, reports, etc.)
- Provide coaching and support to youth and firms
- Prepare regular reports on progress and challenges
- Collaborate with OSSCs and local stakeholders
Required Qualifications & Experience
- BA Degree in human resource management, economics, public management, marketing management, social studies, business management, or related fields
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
- Experience in apprenticeships, coaching, mentoring, and working with multiple stakeholders
- Experience in youth-focused projects
- Experience in supporting and coaching adolescents and youth
- Experience in job linkage and job creation
- Proven experience working with private sector organizations
- Experience and knowledge in managing young people
Preferred Competencies
- Experience working with youth-focused projects
- Strong organizational and reporting skills
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders
- Understanding of local labor market dynamics
- Communication & Negotiation
- Good project management knowledge.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Project cycle management, Monitoring & Evaluation, advocacy
- Project management
- Good project management knowledge.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants shall apply via the following link: https://actjobs.et/jobs/project-officer-1775463171-69d36b03a3770
Only Shortlisted Candidates will be communicated.
02. Project Team Leader
Location: Multiple, Ethiopia | Application Deadline: April 21, 2026
External Vacancy Announcement
American College of Technology (ACT) in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, is implementing a large scale youth apprenticeship program. The program aims to facilitate job matching, placement, and ongoing monitoring for selected youth, supporting their transition into the workforce and enhancing their employability.
Duty Station: Multiple locations (Addis Ababa, Oromia, Amhara, South Ethiopia, Sidama, Central Ethiopia and Dire Dawa.)
Note: Applicants are required to apply for only one duty station. Applications for multiple locations will not be considered.
About the Role
The Project Team Leader will oversee the implementation of apprenticeship placement activities, including firm engagement, job matching, coordination of interviews, and monitoring of program activities. The role requires strong leadership, coordination with stakeholders, and hands-on management of large-scale youth employment initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate overall project implementation across
- Support firm identification, evaluation, and shortlisting processes
- Oversee organization of job matching, interviews, and placement processes
- Coordinate orientation sessions for firms and stakeholders
- Ensure proper execution of apprenticeship placements and contract management
- Supervise Project Officers and ensure timely delivery of activities
- Companies, OSSCs, and other stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with OHS, GBV, and program guidelines
- Lead monitoring activities and ensure quality reporting
- Compile and submit progress, monitoring, and final reports
Required Qualifications & Experience
- MA Degree in management, economics, entrepreneurship, human resources management, public management, marketing management, or related fields.
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience
- Proven experience leading teams on adolescent and youth programs
- Experience in organizing job fairs and job linkage activities
- Experience in job matching and placement
- Strong linkage with private sector organizations
- Experience in delivering job search skills training
- Experience in facilitating behavioral change training programs
- Familiarity with workforce and skills development initiatives in Ethiopia
- Excellent communication skills in English, Amharic and the local language of the region applied for (both spoken and written)
Preferred Competencies
- Experience in donor-funded projects
- Strong stakeholder management and networking skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks
- Strong reporting and analytical skills
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants shall apply via the following link: https://actjobs.et/jobs/project-team-leader-1775463116-69d36acc71dab
Only Shortlisted Candidates will be communicated.
