Project Manager – CREATE Project

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Organization: Finn Church Aid (FCA)

Closing Date: 10 January 2026.

Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager – CREATE Project

Reporting to: Head of Programme | Full-time, Project-based

Project Duration: Jan 2026 – Dec 2026 with possibility Of extension for 4 years.

About Finn Church Aid (FCA)

FCA is Finland?s largest development and second-largest humanitarian organization, working in 12 countries with the poorest people, guided by equality, non-discrimination, and responsibility. www.kua.fi.

About the Project – CREATE

CREATE (CReative Action for Empowerment of Aspiring Young Talents and Employment) builds on FCA?s Digital & Creative Economies Hub Project, supporting 1,200 youth from refugee and host communities with TVET/higher education backgrounds. The project develops technical, entrepreneurial, and digital skills, provides access to networks, and supports 40 youth-led enterprises through business incubation, training, mentorship, and grants.

Position Overview

The Project Manager (PM) will manage FCA?s Creators Hub in Addis Ababa, ensuring high-quality planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of CREATE. The PM will strengthen partner and stakeholder engagement, oversee project deliverables, lead proposal and funding applications, and ensure the hub empowers youth with career guidance, work-readiness, entrepreneurial support, and access to digital and creative resources. The PM will also conduct market and needs assessments to align activities with labor market demands.

Specific Responsibilities

Project Management & Reporting

Develop implementation, procurement, budget, and M&E plans; monitor budgets and financial reporting.
Supervise project staff and local partners; ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and

FCA standards.

Collect user feedback, track hub performance, and share best practices.

Hub Operations & Technical Support

Oversee daily hub operations, career guidance services, and physical infrastructure.
Develop hub policies, schedule activities, and ensure effective use of equipment and facilities.
Organize workshops, masterclasses, and networking events; support job matching and transition programs.

Enterprise & Youth Support

Facilitate entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and cooperative support for freelancers and youth-led enterprises.
Provide access to online mentors, work-based learning, and creative sector resources.

Community Engagement & Market Alignment

Build partnerships with local/international organizations, private sector, and employers.
Conduct labor market research, needs assessments, and connect youth with job/internship opportunities.
Foster collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and a vibrant creative hub community.

About You

Required Qualifications & Expertise

BA/BSc in Business, Education, Marketing, Social Sciences, TVET, or related field (MA/MSc advantageous).
Strong project management, procurement, and financial oversight experience.
Knowledge of digital & creative industries, innovation ecosystems, and youth entrepreneurship.
Experience with private sector engagement, labor market research, and supporting youth career transitions.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills; fluent in English

Required Skills

Time management
Analytical skills
Adaptability
Teamwork
Communication

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the role requirements are encouraged to apply using this link: https://fca.rekrytointi.com/paikat/?o=A_A&jid=874 by 9th Jan 2026.

Finn Church Aid (FCA) is Finland?s largest development co-operation organisation and the second biggest organisation in Finland working in humanitarian aid. FCA is a founding member of the international aid alliance of churches, the ACT Alliance. We seek positive change by supporting the most vulnerable people in fragile contexts. We specialize in supporting local communities? right to peace, livelihoods and quality education. Qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.

FCA practices zero tolerance on sexual exploitation and abuse, including child abuse in

all forms. FCA has zero tolerance concerning aid diversion and illegal actions and may screen applicants against international lists to ensure due diligence and compliance with Anti-money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism requirements.

FCA is certified against the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS).

N.B: Finn Church Aid is committed to keeping children safe at all times & all levels of its program operations, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from all forms of abuses. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards, adherence to Child Safeguarding Policy, PSEA including background checks.

FCA does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents.

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