Program Manager

Good Neighbors (GNE) is a global NGO founded in South Korea in 1991, currently operating in 50 countries. Since 1997, the Ethiopia partnership country has been committed to improving lives through initiatives in child protection, education, health, and more. GNE operates in various regions of Ethiopia, including Addis Ababa, Amhara, Oromia, Tigray, Benishangul Gumuz, Somali, Sidama, South Ethiopia, and Central Ethiopia. Good Neighbors Ethiopia is planning to hire a Program Manager for Health Financing Cooperation Project. Good Neighbors Ethiopia invite energetic candidate to join our team.

• Condition of Assignment: Consultant for Short Period
• Reporting To/ Department: Strategic Affairs Executive Office, Ministry of Health
• Location: Ministry of Health, Addis Ababa
• Number of Posts: One (1)
• Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension
• Payment: Negotiable and based on deliverables

Main Duties Include:

The Good Neighbors Ethiopia is seeking one qualified and experienced Program Manager to work on the Capacity Building component of the Health Financing Cooperation project supported by the Korean Foundation for International Health (KOFIH) within the Strategic Affairs Executive Office (SAEO). His/her role will be to facilitate the implementation of different health financing capacity building activities planned as part of the project and he/she is expected to work under the supervision of the Health Financing, Economics and Partnership (HFEP) team lead. Guided by the project focal, the work of the Program Manager requires to work in close collaboration with different parties of the project such as the KOFIH Ethiopia Office, Good Neighbors Ethiopia (GNE), and the Ethiopian Health Insurance Services (EHIS).

The responsibilities of the Program Manager are

• Facilitate the implementation of the capacity-building component of the project in the MoH making sure that all systems and procedures are in place and that the project will realize the results aimed for.
• Work closely with the project focal within the MoH and the health financing, economics and partnership team lead towards the realization of the project objectives.
• Liaise the MoH with the different parties of the project, KOFIH Ethiopia, EHIS and GNE
• Organize trainings workshops, discussion forums, and other events as per the activity plan of the MoH.
• Develop TORs, proposals and other relevant documents for the execution of the planned activities.
• Identify participants of capacity building trainings and other events in coordination with the project focal and send invitations.
• Ensure the timely execution of activities per work plans and targets.
• Support training evaluation questionnaire development and training satisfaction survey tools, and administer them during the training workshop
• Monitor the progress of the project using performance indicators as per the project development manual (PDM) and adjust strategies as needed
• Produce activity reports following the execution of a given planned activity as well as biannual and annual reports of the project
• Communicate program outcomes to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner
• Engage in training material development and related activities of the project
• Engage in additional activities as required by SAEO

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in management, economics, Public Health, Medicine, or any other, similar qualifications. Master’s degree is preferable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in Ethiopian health system.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing a multi stakeholder health related project.
• Ability to lead and manage the multi stakeholder project, making sure that all actors are playing their required role effectively.
• Knowledgeable to the health financing and insurance systems of the Ministry of Health
• Knowledge of and experience with training workshop and other events organization
• Prior working experience with program management in a public organization is an advantage.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strategic Leadership – Ability to set a clear vision, align stakeholders, and guide teams towards the project goals.
• Stakeholder Management – Skill in engaging, negotiating, and collaborating with diverse groups
• Planning and budgeting – Possess good organizational and planning skills, and expertise in budgeting and cost control.
• Problem-Solving & Adaptability – Capacity to analyze challenges, pivot strategies, and make data-driven decisions under pressure.
• Communication – Strong verbal/written skills to convey complex ideas, advocate for change, and build consensus.
• Tools: Able to work with relevant computer software packages like MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint