East Africa Programme Officer

About the role

International Detention Coalition is seeking a highly organized and motivated Programme Officer to support its mission in East Africa. Based in Addis Ababa, the role will coordinate projects, advocacy initiatives and capacity‑building activities across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical, administrative and logistical support for national and regional projects and events, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.
• Develop and implement advocacy strategies on immigration detention, alternatives to detention and migrant‑rights, and produce briefing notes and communication materials.
• Engage with a wide range of stakeholders—including government officials, civil society, UN agencies and regional networks—to build partnerships and advance shared objectives.
• Assist in fundraising by researching potential funders, coordinating inputs and drafting proposals aligned with regional priorities.
• Support financial processes, budget tracking and monitoring and reporting of programme activities in line with IDC’s MEL systems.

Required profile

• University degree in international relations, law, migration studies, political science or a related field.
• Minimum five years of professional experience in project coordination, stakeholder engagement and advocacy within migration or human‑rights sectors.
• Demonstrated understanding of African migration contexts and experience reporting on monitoring, evaluation and learning processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Amharic; fluency in Somali or Arabic is an advantage.
• Legal right to work in Ethiopia and ability to travel within the region.