Project Officer

• Listing summary: The successful candidate should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Healthcare Management, or a related field from a recognized institution. The candidate should have 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in NGO project implementation, coordination, or management. Strong skills in community engagement, reporting, and field-level coordination are also required.

Company Snapshot

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is an international humanitarian and development organisation working with communities to address poverty, vulnerability and crises. Operating in Ethiopia since 1982, ADRA Ethiopia is a non-profit, non-political and non-governmental organisation and part of the global ADRA network of more than 120 country offices. Its programmes include health and nutrition, education, food security and livelihoods, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), renewable energy, and emergency response and preparedness.

About the Faith and Community Initiative

The Faith and Community Initiative (FCI), implemented by ADRA Ethiopia in partnership with WVIE, aims to strengthen integrated, community-based health services in Oromia. Through a hub-and-spoke model, the project connects faith-based and government health facilities, clinics and community posts to improve coordinated services and referrals for HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, maternal and child health, and mental health and psychosocial support. Implementation sites include Gimbi Adventist General Hospital, St. Comboni Health Center and Galiye Rogda. WVIE provides overall leadership and oversight, while ADRA Ethiopia leads project implementation, with a focus on community engagement, referral systems, safeguarding, accountability and health workforce capacity strengthening.

What We’re Looking For

Experience:

Years of Experience: Three to five years of experience in NGO project implementation, coordination or management.

Skills:

Technical Skills: Strong skills in community engagement, reporting and field-level coordination.

Education & Certifications

Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Healthcare Management or a related field.

Additional Information

• Work Location: This position is based at Gimbi
• Contract Type: This position is offered on a fixed-term basis for 12 months.

Application Instructions

How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit the following documents in person at the ADRA Ethiopia office during working hours:

• Cover letter clearly indicating the position applied for
• Updated CV (maximum five pages)
• Copies of academic credentials and relevant certificates
• Names and contact details of at least three professional referees

In-Person Application Location: ADRA Ethiopia office, Seventh-day Adventist Church compound, opposite the new Commercial Bank of Ethiopia building.

Date of Registration: APPLICATION DEADLINE OCTOBER 30, 2026 OFFICE HOURS Monday–Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Selection Process: Please note, Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Important Application Notice: ADRA Ethiopia reserves the right to close the recruitment process early if a sufficient pool of suitable candidates has been identified. Early applications are encouraged.

Contact Us

For inquiries regarding this position, please contact:

Phone Number: +251 11 551 2212 Interested applicants should submit the following documents in person at ADRA Ethiopia office, Seventh-day Adventist Church compound, opposite the new Commercial Bank of Ethiopia building.

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Healthcare Management or a related field.

Additional Information

• Work Location: This position is based at Gimbi
• Contract Type: This position is offered on a fixed-term basis for 12 months.

Application Instructions