Pre-Hospital Emergency Care (PHEC) Delegate Ethiopia

About the role

The German Red Cross is looking for a Prehospital Emergency Care (PHEC) Delegate for Ethiopia, based in Addis Ababa. The Delegate advises the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) and the German Red Cross on PHEC and related health matters and oversees a three-year BMZ-funded project (2027-2029) to strengthen ERCS's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) capacities and the national EMS system. The position starts on 1 January 2027, lasts 24 months with possible extension, and is subject to final confirmation of BMZ funding.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on PHEC and EMS, including national standards, guidelines, training approaches and quality assurance mechanisms, and support the institutionalisation and sustainability of these services.
• Oversee the BMZ SSF-funded EMS project with ERCS, including planning, reporting and budget management.
• Coordinate with the Ethiopian Ministry of Health, NGOs and Red Cross partners, and represent the German Red Cross in coordination fora and technical working groups.
• Support project monitoring, learning and quality assurance, and identify opportunities for additional funding.
• Provide support in emergencies in the area of PHEC and beyond, as requested.

Required profile

• University degree in Paramedicine/PHEC, Public/Global Health, Health Management, Disaster Management or a related field; a clinical background as paramedic, emergency nurse or physician is an asset.
• At least five years of professional experience in PHEC, emergency care, humanitarian health or a related field.
• Experience in capacity strengthening and adult learning, and in multi-stakeholder coordination with government authorities and National Societies.
• Previous experience with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is a strong asset.
• Valid International Driving Permit (IDP); willingness to travel within Ethiopia and to undergo a medical screening for working abroad.

Required skills

• Strong technical knowledge of PHEC, including standards, guidelines, training programmes, quality assurance and referral systems.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including donor-funded projects; BMZ experience is an asset.
• Excellent written and spoken English; knowledge of German is an asset.

What we offer

• Compensation according to the German Red Cross collective employment agreement, plus an expatriation allowance and a personal accommodation allowance.
• Full insurance package and a home flight within 12 months of assignment.
• Training package with briefings and coaching before, during and after the mission, plus medical check-ups and psychosocial support.

Applications are submitted through the German Red Cross online application system by 15 November 2026.