Project Officers - Mabqat Program

About the role

PETCO Ethiopia, a non-profit board-led organization founded in 2019, is hiring five Project Officers for its 5-year consortium project with CAWEE and Ethiopia Enterprise Development, funded by the Mastercard Foundation. The project aims to build the capacity of SMEs to create jobs for young women and men, improve TVET offerings and strengthen the ecosystem for private-sector engagement. Positions are based in Hossana, Arbaminch, Harar, Assela and Adama, on an annual contract renewable with available funds.

Key responsibilities

• Organize events, prepare reports, maintain project documentation and liaise with stakeholders
• Provide administrative and logistical support, including scheduling meetings, organizing workshops and arranging travel
• Support project coordination, monitoring, reporting and the development of work plans, budgets and monitoring frameworks
• Prepare newsletters, social media posts and website updates, and keep project files, databases and contact lists up to date
• Support monitoring and evaluation, data collection and entry, and write quarterly and annual donor and government reports
• Liaise with government agencies, civil society organizations and community groups, and document best practices and lessons learned
• Support partners with project implementation, data management and financial management, and perform other duties assigned by the program director

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in development studies, business administration, project management or a related field
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in program, project development and coordination with multiple partners and stakeholders
• Previous project coordination or administration experience, preferably in the development sector
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); knowledge of Amharic or other local languages is desirable
• Willingness to travel within Ethiopia as required

Required skills

• Demonstrated project management experience, including budget development and event planning
• Strong computer skills and attention to detail in data entry and documentation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and teamwork ability

Candidates apply online with a CV (under 3 pages) and a one-page cover letter in PDF, naming their name, position and location; applications close on 23 May 2026. PETCO Ethiopia does not cover recruitment costs.