Project Manager Full Time NEW

Job Description

EMBASSY OF MALTA – ETHIOPIA

Project Manager at the Embassy of Malta in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

(local employment according to Ethiopian law)

Role

The project manager should have excellent organization and time management skills, as well as a mix of hard skills like data analysis and soft skills like delegation and management.

Key responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Identifying project opportunities and supporting the development of new initiatives in line with the Embassy’s priorities.
• Drafting project concept notes, funding proposals, budgets, logical frameworks, implementation plans, and other project documentation as required.
• Coordinating and monitoring project implementation to ensure activities are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with agreed objectives.
• Developing and maintaining project work plans, schedules, and milestones, and ensuring timely completion of project deliverables.
• Monitoring project budgets and ensuring sound financial management and reporting in accordance with applicable procurement rules.
• Preparing high-quality narrative and financial reports in line with project reporting obligations and agreed timelines.
• Maintaining effective communication and coordination with implementing partners, government institutions, relevant stakeholders, and relevant Embassy personnel.
• Identifying project risks, implementation challenges, and opportunities, and proposing appropriate mitigation measures while bringing significant issues to the attention of assigned Embassy personnel.
• Supporting project monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities, including the collection and analysis of project data and results.
• Maintaining accurate project records and documentation and ensuring compliance with Embassy procedures and project requirements.
• Providing regular updates and advice to assigned Embassy personnel on project progress, risks, and strategic considerations.
• Undertaking any other project-related duties assigned by the Deputy Head of Mission and Head of Mission.

Qualifications/Experience

• Fluency in oral and written English and Amharic.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong communication skills.
• Integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and courteous behaviour towards superiors and colleagues at all times.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility, work independently, take initiative, and integrate and work in a team.
• Willingness to work outside normal working hours depending on project implementation requirements.
• Ability to liaise with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• Previous experience in project management with a Diplomatic Mission/International Organization.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Start Date

01–14 September or according to arrangement.

Contract Duration

12 months, with potential extension (subject to satisfactory performance).

Application

Please provide:

• A curriculum vitae (CV)
• A motivation statement
• Your English and your phone number

Applications must be submitted electronically by 05 August 2026 to:

maltaembassy.addisababa@gov.mt

Only candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.

For further queries, please reach out on:

+251 978724042

Embassy of Malta

Bole K/K Woreda 03
House Number 540
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia