Project Coordinator

Mahibere Hiwot for Social Development (MSD) is a non-profit, indigenous civil society organization established in 1999 with the aim of improving the health, wellbeing, and socio-economic status of communities across Ethiopia. Since its inception, MSD has evolved into a leading development and humanitarian organization implementing evidence-based programs that address the diverse needs of vulnerable populations.

MSD’s programmatic focus spans multiple sectors, including Health and Nutrition (TB, HIV/AIDS, SRH, MNCH), Education (access to quality education, TVET, and skills development), Social Mobilization and Livelihood (economic strengthening and prevention of HTPs, GBV, and FGM), Migration and Trafficking (safe migration and rehabilitation of returnees and victims), Child Care and Development (child protection, early childhood care, and infant feeding), and Human Rights and Good Governance (democratization, peace building, and dialogue).

In addition, MSD engages in Humanitarian and Emergency Response (supporting disaster-affected and displaced communities) and Environment and Climate Change (promoting environmental sustainability and biodiversity conservation). Through these integrated interventions, MSD works closely with government institutions, community structures, and development partners to foster inclusive growth, equity, and resilience at all levels of society.

MSD is a child-safe organization, and successful applicants will be required to sign the PSEA, Child Safeguarding, and Code of Conduct. The safety and well–being of children and at-risk adults are priorities of MSD. The organization provides a safe environment in all its programs and activities. It has robust recruitment procedures to ensure the safest and most suitable people work with children in its programs.

Term of Employment: Contract

Sex: Female/Male

Staff required: 1

PROJECT SUMMARY

Ethiopia has made significant strides in controlling the HIV/AIDS epidemic, with prevalence dropping from 3.3% in 2000 to 0.87% in 2023. The epidemic remains concentrated in urban areas and among Key and Priority Populations (KPPs) such as Female Sex Workers (FSWs), People Who Inject Drugs (PWID), prisoners, Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW), workers in high-risk areas, widowed and divorced individuals, long distance drivers, unfirmed people, mobile workers, and children and partners of people living with HIV (PLHIV). To tackle these ongoing challenges, the proposed project seeks to implement a comprehensive HIV prevention and care program. This initiative target high-incidence woredas across Amhara region, as well as higher learning institutions and industrial development. The project focused on Drop- In Centers (DICs) and KPP friendly clinic to provide a full range of HIV services, enhancing referral networks, and building capacity for sustainable HIV care. Additionally, it will improve referral systems to facilitate better access to essential services and develop robust monitoring and evaluation systems to effectiveness and impact of the HIV prevention interventions. The project is expected to directly benefit: FSW HAGYW in higher learning institutions/education settings, workers in hotspot areas.

REPORT TO: PROGRAM DIRECTOR

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

2. Project Planning, Coordination & Implementation

• Develop and manage detailed work plans, activity schedules, and timelines, referring to the guidance and scope given by the donor and MSD
• Ensure project activities are implemented in line with approved proposals, budgets, and donor requirements.
• Oversee day-to-day implementation of HIV prevention and testing activities for female sex workers in all project sites.
• Monitor the day-to-day activities implementation of the non-ART DICs in the designated area
• Provide continuous technical support and facilitate capacity-building training to peer educators, outreach workers, community-based organizations, and healthcare facilities.
• Establish good working relationships and partnerships with the regional health bureau, Zonal health department, and Woreda health offices.

3. Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation

• Develop MEL plan and track project performance progress against indicators and targets.
• Develop accurate and quality program reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual) for internal use and donors.
• Establish a feasible coordination platform to undertake periodic performance with the technical team and SMT.
• Ensure quality of programming, documentation of learnings, and best practices.
• Support continuous improvement of service quality through regular reviews and feedback.
• Organize periodic joint supportive supervision with staff and key stakeholders as needed.
• Organize trainings, periodic review meetings, and experience sharing events with program staff and stakeholders.
• Medical and non-medical supplies management

4. Financial & Administrative Support

• Develop a timely financial plan per the approved budget; ensure timely requests, and effective and efficient utilization in line with MSD’s financial and procurement manual.
• Work closely with fiancé team to track monthly BVA, inform the project on financial performance, and take required timely action.
• Ensure timely submission of activity plans, procurement requests, and reports.

5. People Management

• Support/ facilitate the hiring of qualified project staff per the HR manual
• Provide continuous technical assistance, coaching, and mentoring, and facilitate professional growth support to the staff.
• Ensure all staff are working in compliance with PSEA and against GBV requirements with professional ethics and diligence

6. Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in public health, Nursing, Social Science, Development Studies, or a related field.
• At least 4–6 years of experience in HIV/AIDS programming, sexual and reproductive health, or key population projects.
• Experience working with or supporting female sex workers or other key populations is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of national HIV prevention strategies, three 95’s testing services, and referral systems.

7. Skills & Competencies

• Coordination and communication skills.
• Partnership and networking skills
• Ability to work respectfully with marginalized and key populations.
• Program monitoring & evaluation and report writing skills.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office, basic data management tools, Kobo toolbox, and other software.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities