Program Manager

About Geneva Global Ethiopia (GGE)

Geneva Global Ethiopia (GGE) is an international non-governmental organization registered under the Agency of Civil Society Organization with certificate No 1724. GGE has been working in the education sector since 2011 G.C particularly on accelerated education program and EiE. Currently GGE is seeking candidates for a Program Manager role for an upcoming emergency response program for IDPs and host communities in Ethiopia with specific emergency-affected target woredas and schools of Oromia and Amhara regions.

Reported to: Education Programs Director

Duty Station: Addis Ababa with frequent travel to the intervention areas

Employment type: Full-time

Salary: As per the project/organization salary scale

Number of Vacancy(s): One (1)

Job category: Education, Child protection, Project Management,

Type of Vacancy: Internal/External

Job Overview:

GGE is looking for a Program Manager who will play a pivotal role in leading the day-to-day management and delivery of an integrated WASH and Education in Emergencies (EiE) project. This emergency response aims to address critical humanitarian needs among Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and vulnerable host communities in Ethiopia affected by conflict, drought, and other crises.

The Program Manager will ensure effective planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of all project activities, maintaining full compliance with donor regulations and ensuring alignment with national humanitarian priorities. The role requires strong sectoral experience, particularly in EiE and/or WASH, as well as robust project management and leadership capabilities in humanitarian contexts.

The Program Manager will also represent the project in coordination forums and with key stakeholders including government counterparts, humanitarian clusters, and local partners. A strong emphasis will be placed on accountability to affected populations (AAP), gender equality, inclusion, safeguarding, and protection mainstreaming.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Program Leadership & Strategic Oversight

• Provide strategic direction and technical leadership in the implementation of integrated WASH, EiE and protection activities.
• Lead the development of detailed implementation plans and ensure timely delivery of all program activities.
• Ensure project activities are aligned with donor guidelines, national humanitarian response frameworks, and the organization’s emergency response strategy.

Project Management & Coordination

• Manage multi-sectoral project teams and ensure effective coordination between WASH, EiE, and protection staff.
• Facilitate collaboration with local government, clusters, humanitarian coordination platforms, and community stakeholders.
• Ensure robust planning, procurement, and distribution processes for all project inputs (e.g., Menstrual and hygiene management kits, learning materials, classroom supplies,).

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

• Work closely with the MEAL team to ensure data-driven project implementation and adaptive management.
• Oversee regular assessments, baseline/midline/endline evaluations, and post-distribution monitoring.
• Lead learning reviews and document best practices and lessons learned for internal and external sharing.

Compliance and Donor Reporting

• Ensure full compliance with donor guidelines and humanitarian standards (e.g., Sphere, INEE Minimum Standards).
• Prepare and submit high-quality narrative and financial reports on time.
• Maintain detailed documentation of activities, beneficiary records, and MEAL evidence.

Team Management and Capacity Building

• Lead and supervise project team members based in Oromia and Amhara regions, providing coaching, performance management, and capacity development.
• Promote staff well-being, inclusion, and a culture of accountability and transparency.

 

Qualities and Qualifications

Geneva Global Ethiopia expects the Employee to:

• Possess the academic and professional qualifications, experience, and expertise required to meet the responsibilities identified above with excellence.
• Be energetic in rendering services to Geneva Global Ethiopia.
• Be attentive to detail and work methodically and accurately.
• Be professional and kind in all interactions, whether with colleagues, partners, clients, authorities, beneficiaries, or any other outside person.
• Use initiative.
• Work independently, taking initiative in accordance with specific duties and as appropriate.
• Participate actively, productively, and respectfully as a member of the GGE and GGI team, upholding all Geneva Global values and standards.
• Work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Exercise the utmost good faith towards Geneva Global both in rendering services and in all dealings with Geneva Global and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in international development, humanitarian affairs, education, public health, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in humanitarian program management, including in WASH and/or EiE sectors.
• Proven experience managing donor-funded or other major donor emergency projects in complex and insecure settings.
• Strong understanding of IDP protection issues, child safeguarding, gender equality, and disability inclusion.
• Excellent leadership, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in English, Amharic and Afan Oromo languages (written and spoken) and other local languages is a strong asset.

Reference: 

• Three references with complete contact addresses are required