East Africa Programme Officer

About the role

The International Detention Coalition (IDC) is looking for an East Africa Programme Officer based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, reporting to the Africa Regional Manager. The role combines project coordination, advocacy on migration and human rights, and support to IDC members and partners. It is a full-time position of two years, with possible extension depending on funding, paid ETB 2,093,000 to 2,898,000 per year. IDC does not support relocation, so the postholder must have the right to work in Ethiopia.

Key responsibilities

• Help implement national and regional projects and events with technical, administrative and logistical support, and keep project timelines, deliverables and follow-ups organised.
• Support IDC's mission in the Africa region, with a focus on East Africa, and help build networks with members, partners and decision-makers.
• Support advocacy strategies on immigration detention, alternatives to detention and migrant and refugee rights, and draft and share advocacy materials and briefing notes.
• Engage with stakeholders such as government representatives, civil society, UN agencies and regional networks, and help plan consultations, trainings and regional events.
• Develop print and digital communication materials, including social media content, and monitor media coverage in the region.
• Contribute to fundraising by researching potential funders and drafting proposals, and support monitoring, evaluation and learning, reporting and budget tracking.

Required profile

• University degree in a relevant field such as international relations, law, migration studies, political science or social sciences.
• At least five years of professional experience in project coordination, stakeholder engagement and advocacy in the migration and/or human rights sectors.
• Experience in reporting and follow-up, including MEL processes.
• Resides in Ethiopia with the legal right to work; fluency in English and Amharic is mandatory, with Somali and/or Arabic an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel within the region and to work remotely and autonomously.

Applications with a resume and a cover letter in English must be submitted through the IDC careers page by 8 November 2026; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.