Project Officer Full Time NEW

I. About Editors’ Guild of Ethiopia (EGE)

Established on October 29, 2019, and registered with the FDRE Agency for Civil Society Organizations (No. 4527), Editors’ Guild of Ethiopia (EGE) fills a critical gap in Ethiopia’s media landscape by representing the often-overlooked gatekeepers of media houses – individuals who remain vulnerable despite their frontline roles. With 108 members spanning print, broadcast, and digital platforms across private, government, and community sectors, EGE champions press freedom, journalistic integrity, and ethical standards.

Guided by a vision for a democratic, public-interest-driven media landscape, EGE monitors threats to journalists and media houses through its sojethiopia.org portal and leads capacity-building initiatives. These include training news editors, advancing gender equality, promoting peace, and driving climate action in Ethiopia. Through such efforts, EGE serves as a cornerstone for resilience and progress within the country’s media sector.

II. Position Summary

The Project Officer will play a key role in the effective implementation of EGE’s projects, working closely with the Programs Manager, Projects Coordinator, partners, and stakeholders. The position is responsible for coordinating project activities, monitoring progress, supporting partner engagement, and ensuring that project deliverables are met on time, within scope, and in alignment with donor requirements and organizational objectives.

The ideal candidate will have strong project coordination skills, experience working with civil society or media-focused initiatives, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time position tied to the implementation periods of programs and/or projects under EGE’s partnership agreements.

III. Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Coordination

• Support the development of detailed project implementation plans, activity schedules, and work breakdown structures in collaboration with the Programs Manager and partners.
• Coordinate day-to-day project activities, ensuring alignment with approved proposals, budgets, and timelines.
• Facilitate communication among project teams, partners, and stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Track project progress against established indicators and milestones, documenting achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Prepare timely and high-quality narrative reports for internal use and donor submission, ensuring compliance with reporting formats and deadlines.
• Maintain an organized filing system for all project documentation, including activity reports, meeting minutes, and correspondence.

Partner and Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a point of contact for project partners, supporting coordination, capacity building, and joint activity implementation.
• Organize and facilitate project-related meetings, workshops, trainings, and events, ensuring effective planning and follow-up.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with media actors, civil society organizations, and other relevant stakeholders.

Budget and Compliance Support

• Work closely with the finance team to monitor project expenditures and ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Support the preparation of procurement requests and ensure compliance with organizational and donor policies.
• Assist in preparing documentation for internal and external audits as required.

Capacity Building and Process Improvement

• Contribute to the development and refinement of project management tools, templates, and processes.
• Support capacity-building initiatives for project staff and partners to enhance project delivery and sustainability.

Job Advertisement: Project Officer

Organization Editors’ Guild of Ethiopia (EGE)

Duty Station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Employment Type Full Time

Reports to Projects Coordinator

Application Deadline April 27, 2026 (CoB)

Number of Positions One

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Media and Communication, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in project coordination or management, preferably with NGOs, civil society organizations, or media-related projects.
• Demonstrated experience in activity planning, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.
• Strong understanding of project cycle management, including monitoring, evaluation, and learning principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Amharic.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools.
• Experience working with donor-funded projects is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Ethiopia’s media landscape and civil society environment is desirable.

Competencies

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Proactive problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to the mission and values of EGE.