Field Level Project Coordinator

Positive Action for Development (PAD) is an indigenous, non-governmental, non-profit, secular, and legally registered Ethiopian Civil Society Organization (Registration No. 2330). PAD is committed to promoting a just, compassionate, and inclusive society where all people can thrive. Guided by the values of optimism, integrity, kindness, excellence, and impactful action, PAD works to provide effective humanitarian and development support to communities in need.

Positive Action for Development (PAD) is seeking a qualified and experienced professional to join its team as a Field-Level Project Coordinator for an EHF-funded project based in Afar Region.

The Field-Level Project Coordinator will lead and oversee the planning, implementation, and coordination of a multisectoral humanitarian project across Bidu and Erebti woredas in the Afar Region. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring high-quality implementation of integrated interventions spanning Health, Protection, and WASH components. This role is critical for ensuring seamless integration of activities, stakeholder engagement, and strict adherence to humanitarian standards, with a particular focus on drought-affected communities, pastoralist populations, and hard-to-reach areas.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Multisectoral Coordination

• Provide technical and operational leadership across all project sectors, ensuring seamless integration of Health, Protection, and WASH activities in line with the project’s integrated approach.
• Coordinate the planning and execution of comprehensive service delivery, including the rehabilitation of health facilities, provision of medical supplies, and implementation of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services.
• Oversee protection interventions, including child protection and GBV case management, community-based protection mechanisms, and awareness-raising campaigns.
• Lead WASH interventions, including the solarization of water schemes, hygiene promotion, and the distribution of WASH and dignity kits.
• Ensure that protection and safeguarding policies, including PSEA, are mainstreamed across all project components.
• Facilitate regular review and coordination meetings among multisectoral stakeholders, including woreda-level government offices, to ensure synergy and avoid duplication.

Monitoring, Reporting & Data Validation

• Establish and maintain robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track project performance against indicators, particularly for integrated multisectoral outcomes.
• Conduct routine data validation to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of all technical and financial reports before donor submission.
• Perform regular field monitoring visits to verify reported project outcomes and ensure adherence to quality standards at the facility and community level.
• Prepare and submit high-quality, donor-ready reports, including progress reports, impact stories, and final evaluations, in line with EHF requirements.

Project Management & Accountability

• Oversee the implementation of project activities as outlined in the project framework, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.
• Ensure rigorous compliance with donor requirements, including financial accountability, timely reporting, and monitoring of project impact.
• Manage project resources effectively, ensuring last-mile delivery of essential supplies, including medicines, medical equipment, dignity kits, and hygiene kits.
• Implement robust monitoring and evaluation tools to track performance, including protection monitoring in hard-to-reach areas and community feedback mechanisms.

Stakeholder Engagement & Capacity Building

• Represent the organization in zonal and woreda-level cluster coordination meetings, fostering strong relationships with local government offices (Health, Women and Social Affairs, Water, and Disaster Risk Management).
• Oversee the capacity-building efforts for frontline workers, including health workers, health extension workers, and community volunteers on PHEM, PFA, case management, and hygiene promotion.
• Promote community-based accountability through accessible CFM channels and inclusive community forums involving women, youth, older persons, and persons with disabilities.

Qualification: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, Project Management, or a related field (Master’s degree is an advantage).

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in humanitarian or development project management in a relevant sector (Health, Protection, WASH).
• Proven experience (at least 3 years) in a leadership or senior management position in a complex and remote emergency setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in coordinating multisectoral projects, specifically those incorporating Protection and WASH components in addition to Health and Nutrition interventions.
• Experience working in the Afar Region or other pastoralist contexts is a strong asset.

Skills:

• Strong technical knowledge of integrated health, protection, and WASH programming.
• Excellent skills in donor reporting, proposal development, and budget management.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams in remote and challenging operational environments.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English and Afarigna is mandatory.
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO).

Other Considerations:

• Willingness to travel frequently to field locations, including remote areas.
• Commitment to upholding humanitarian values and the organization’s mission.

Competencies

• Action facilitations
• Communications
• Ethics & Values
• Teamwork
• Behavioral Flexibility
• Client Orientation
• Initiative
• Interpersonal Relations
• Reasonable Judgment

Duty Station: 

• Abala, in Zone 2, with frequent travel to Bidu and Erebti Woredas

Number Required: 1 (One)

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply

Equal Employment Opportunity

PAD promotes fairness, equity, and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, or other personal status.

Hiring decisions are made solely based on skills, experience, and suitability for the role.
PAD is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive environment where all staff can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and grow professionally.

Zero Tolerance for Misconduct

PAD maintains zero tolerance for abuse, harassment, exploitation, or misuse of power. All staff, volunteers, and partners are expected to follow PAD’s policies and uphold our values at all times.
All successful candidates will undergo background checks and must adhere to PAD’s code of conduct and safeguarding principles.

Recruitment Flexibility

PAD reserves the right to:

• Recruit more than the required candidates from this announcement.
• Keep qualified applicants in our database for future similar roles.

Important Notice on Recruitment Fraud

If you encounter any misconduct, fraud, or corruption related to PAD’s recruitment process or operations, please report immediately via:

• Email: safeguarding@padethiopia.org
• Link: https://one-pad.org/guest_new/public_add_issue
• Toll Free Hotline: 9135

PAD treats all reports confidentially and takes them seriously, ensuring appropriate action is taken.