Project Lead (Women Peace Security)
Quick answer
Plan International is hiring a senior Project Lead (Women Peace Security) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with a fixed-term contract, to manage projects, develop partnerships, and represent the program in national and regional forums.
- Role
- Project Lead (Women Peace Security)
- Organization
- Plan International
- Location
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The position serves as the primary focal point for programme coordination in Ethiopia and is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with government institutions, civil society organizations, women's led organizations, youth-led groups, peacebuilding actors, and other strategic stakeholders.
What you'll do
- Provide overall management and support for project implementation in Ethiopia
- Lead programme planning, annual work planning, budgeting, and forecasting
- Ensure effective delivery of project outcomes, outputs, and key performance indicators
- Lead the end-to-end grant-making process
- Foster equitable and strong coordination and collaboration with women’s led organizations
- Represent the programme in national and regional coordination forums
What it takes
- Master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies, International Development, Political Science, Gender studies, Project Management, or any relevant field
- Minimum of seven years of progressive professional experience in program management
- Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder, multi-regional programs/projects
- Strong experience in partnership management and aptitude for cultivating strong relationships with multiple stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience in grant management, including partner selection, due diligence, capacity strengthening, budget management, grant monitoring, and partner performance management
- Experience working on gender-based violence (GBV), protection, survivor-centered approaches, or gender-transformative programming
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified in the job description.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master’s degree in a relevant field, at least seven years of experience in program management, and experience in partnership management and grant management.
How do I apply?
You can apply now by clicking the 'Apply now' button on the job posting.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in the office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
How to apply
Apply directly on Plan International's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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