VSO Ethiopia Jobs Vacancy
VSO Ethiopia
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Position 1: Project Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learnings Officer
Education/Qualification
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent knowledge and skills in statistics, economics, development studies, social sciences, project management, data science, or related disciplines.
• Additional training or certification in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning (MERL), data management, or project management is preferred.
Experience
• Experience in data collection, documentation, and both quantitative and qualitative research.
• Familiarity with tools such as SPSS, EPI-Info, KoboToolbox, ODK, CommCare, Power BI, R, Excel, or similar platforms.
Location
• Addis Ababa (1 position)
• Bahir Dar (1 position)
• Kombolcha (1 position)
Travel Requirement
• Regular travel to project sites, woredas, and stakeholder locations within the assigned cluster.
• Occasional travel to other program locations as required.
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Position 2: Project Facilitation Officer (Host Enterprise)
Education/Qualification
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent knowledge and skills in development studies, economics, business administration, project management, sociology, social work, education, labor studies, or related fields.
Experience
• Significant professional experience in youth employment, workforce development, internship programs, TVET, livelihoods, private sector engagement, or economic empowerment initiatives.
Location
• Addis Ababa (1 position)
• Bahir Dar (1 position)
• Kombolcha (1 position)
Travel Requirement
• Regular travel to project sites, woredas, and stakeholder locations within the assigned cluster.
• Occasional travel to other program locations as required.
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Position 3: Cluster Coordinator
Education/Qualification
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent knowledge and skills in development studies, economics, business administration, project management, sociology, social work, education, labor studies, or related fields.
• A master's degree is an advantage.
Experience
• Significant professional experience in youth employment, workforce development, internship programs, TVET, livelihoods, private sector engagement, or economic empowerment initiatives.
• Relevant experience in project coordination or management.
Location
• Addis Ababa (1 position)
• Bahir Dar (1 position)
• Kombolcha (1 position)
Travel Requirement
• Regular travel to project sites, woredas, and stakeholder locations within the assigned cluster.
• Occasional travel to other program locations as required.
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Position 4: Policy Ecosystem Analyst
Education/Qualification
• A master's degree or equivalent in public policy, public administration, economics, development studies, political science, international relations, law, or related disciplines.
• Additional professional training in policy analysis, research, project management, gender, or social inclusion is desirable.
Experience
• Significant progressive professional experience in policy analysis, research, or program support within the development sector, government, or international organizations.
• Experience in conducting policy mapping, stakeholder analysis, and regulatory gap analysis.
Location
• Addis Ababa
Travel Requirement
• Travel and work away from the home base up to 40% of the time, including project field locations.
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Position 5: Policy Manager
Education/Qualification
• A master's degree or equivalent in public policy, public administration, law, development studies, economics, social sciences, or related fields.
• A bachelor's degree with outstanding relevant experience may also be considered.
• Additional certification in policy analysis, project management (e.g., PMP), or gender mainstreaming is an advantage.
Experience
• Extensive progressive professional experience in policy development, public sector reform, or program management.
• Proven experience in policy engagement at national and regional levels.
Location
• Addis Ababa
Travel Requirement
• Travel and work away from the home base up to 40% of the time, including remote areas within Ethiopia and occasionally internationally.
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Position 6: Program Technical Manager
Education/Qualification
• A master's degree or equivalent knowledge and skills in technical leadership or advisory roles related to youth economic empowerment, employability pathways, TVET/livelihood interventions, or private sector engagement.
Experience
• Relevant experience in technical leadership or advisory roles covering youth economic empowerment, employability pathways, internship programs, workforce development, transition-to-work readiness, inclusive workplace practices, work-based mentoring, women and youth economic empowerment, TVET/livelihood interventions, and private sector engagement.
• Proven experience integrating gender-transformative and disability-inclusive programming.
Location
• Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Travel Requirement
• Travel to project field locations and work away from the home base up to 40% of the time, both within Ethiopia and occasionally internationally.
Application Link for Each Position
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Position 7: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Research, and Learning (MEARL) Manager
Education/Qualification
• A master’s degree or equivalent in monitoring and evaluation, statistics, economics, development studies, social sciences, public policy, data science, research methods, project management, or similar disciplines.
• Additional certification in MERL, data analysis, project management, or results-based management is considered a benefit.
Experience
• Significant professional experience in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, research, and learning within donor-supported development programs.
• Experience in leading and managing MEARL systems for large-scale, multi-partner, or consortium projects.
• Advanced MERL skills and proven experience in applying participatory methods.
• Experience in creating and delivering high-quality MERL plans for large-scale, multi-partner, or consortium projects.
• Strong skills in data management, complex analysis, and synthesis using tools like SPSS, EPI-Info, and other relevant packages.
• Excellent partnership and coordination abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership, people management, coaching, mentoring, and facilitation experience.
Location
• Addis Ababa
Travel Requirement
• Willingness to travel and work away from the home base for up to 40% of the time at project field sites, woredas, and stakeholder locations.
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Position 8: Finance and Operation Manager
Education/Qualification
• A master’s degree or equivalent in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, management, project management, or related areas.
• Professional certification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent is highly desirable.
Experience
• Substantial professional experience in finance, operations, grants management, or administration within donor-funded development programs.
• Experience in managing large and complex project budgets, financial systems, and operational processes for consortium or multi-partner projects.
• Experience in handling grant finance for a large restricted grant of at least GBP 5 million annually.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software, accounting systems, and reporting tools, particularly Excel, SUN Systems, and Q&A XL.
• Experience working with consortiums and multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills.
Location
• Addis Ababa
How To Apply
Interested and qualified applicants who meet the qualifications stated above should apply through the attached link below.
When submitting their applications, candidates are kindly requested to clearly indicate their preferred location or duty station. Please ensure that all required information is provided accurately and that the application is submitted before the specified deadline.
