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Adventist Development And Relief Agency (ADRA)
Verified
Project Officer
Addis Ababa - ethiopia
full-time
contract
Posted
11 hours ago
Experience
3-5 years
Deadline
Oct. 30, 2026 (4 days left)
ADRA is an international humanitarian and development organisation working with communities to address poverty, vulnerability, and crises. Operating in Ethiopia since 1982, ADRA Ethiopia is a non-profit, non-political, and non-governmental organisation and part of the global ADRA network of more than 120 country offices. Its programmes include health and nutrition, education, food security and livelihoods, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), renewable energy, and emergency response and preparedness.
About the Faith and Community Initiative
The Faith and Community Initiative (FCI), implemented by ADRA Ethiopia in partnership with WVIE, aims to strengthen integrated, community-based health services in Oromia. Through a hub-and-spoke model, the project connects faith-based and government health facilities, clinics, and community posts to improve coordinated services and referrals for HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, maternal and child health, and mental health and psychosocial support. Implementation sites include Gimbi Adventist General Hospital, St. Comboni Health Center, and Galiye Rogda. WVIE provides overall leadership and oversight, while ADRA Ethiopia leads project implementation, with a focus on community engagement, referral systems, safeguarding, accountability, and health workforce capacity strengthening.
Qualification
Three to five years of experience in NGO project implementation, coordination, or management.
Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Healthcare Management, or a related field.
Technical Skills:
Strong skills in community engagement, reporting, and field-level coordination.
Additional Information
Work Location:
This position is based at Addis Ababa
Contract Type:
This position is offered on a fixed-term basis for 12 months.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit the following documents in person at the ADRA Ethiopia office during working hours:
Cover letter
clearly indicating the position applied for
Updated CV
(maximum five pages)
Copies of academic credentials
and relevant certificates
Names and contact details
of at least three professional referees.
In-Person Application Location:
ADRA Ethiopia office, Seventh-day Adventist Church compound, opposite the new Commercial Bank of Ethiopia building.
Date of Registration:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 30, 2026
OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Selection Process:
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Important Application Notice:
ADRA Ethiopia reserves the right to close the recruitment process early if a sufficient pool of suitable candidates has been identified. Early applications are encouraged.