Project Coordinator

Job Title: Project Coordinator, MNTD Division

Organization: Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI)

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

About AHRI:

The Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) was founded in 1970 through the initiative of the Norwegian and Swedish Save the Children organizations, seconded by the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia. The Institute is named after the Norwegian physician Gerhard Henrik Armauer Hansen, who first described the leprosy bacillus (Mycobacterium leprae). AHRI was reorganized by the Council of Minister’s Regulation No. 376/2016, focusing on biomedical research, clinical trials, and research capacity building under the Federal Ministry of Health. Over its 50 years in service, AHRI is renowned for its role in skill and technology transfer and for fostering research partnerships that impact the development and transformation of populations in Ethiopia and beyond.

About the MNTD Division:

The Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (MNTD) Research Division at AHRI oversees multiple research projects funded by international partners. The Division is dedicated to advancing research and development in the fields of malaria and neglected tropical diseases. The Division is seeking a self-driven, motivated, innovative, and energetic Project Coordinator to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, initiate, and coordinate field activities including planning for field work, facilitating field data collection, and handling sample transportation and storage.

• Develop and implement foreign and domestic purchasing plans for consumables, reagents, and sample collection tools.

• Ensure all project activities comply with ethical guidelines, regulatory requirements, and AHRI policies; track and request extension for ethical and regulatory approvals.

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including contracts, agreements, and records of project activities and finance.

• Optimize the use of project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.

• Act as a liaison with national and international project partners concerning project activities, including finance and data.

• Prepare project activity and financial reporting trackers to insure on schedule reporting

• Prepare and submit regular progress reports to the PI, and the MNTD division head

• Follow the reporting period of projects and liaise with the accounting department for timely financial reporting and tracking 

• Prepare budget forecasts and communicating with partners when approved by the PI, 

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.

• Foster and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders; including project team members, partners, and donors.

• Implement quality control measures to ensure that project deliverables meet the highest standards.

• Conduct project evaluations and gather feedback from stakeholders to continuously improve project processes and outcomes.

• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in project management practices.

• Perform other duties as requested by the Principal Investigator (PI) as required

Desired Skills and Experiences:

• Voluntariness to take initiative and handling tasks independently.

• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with team members and stakeholders.

• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze issues and develop solutions.

• Ability to adapt to changes, be innovative, self-motivated, flexible, and multi-tasked.

• Resilience to work under pressure, time management skills to meet deadlines 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas effectively.

• Proficiency in English, speaking, writing, reading, and listening.

• Proficiency in using advanced computer software and tools.

Advantage:

• Experience working with biomedical research institutes and academia.

• Female applicants are encouraged

Qualification: Postgraduate degree in management, accounting or marketing; or biomedical science with in three years’ experience in project coordination. 

Positions Available: 1 (one)

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

Salary: As per the organization scale

Terms of Employment:  One-year contract period with full-time employment basis, with the possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability.

How To Apply

How to Apply:

Interested applicants who fulfill the above requirements should send the following through ethiojobs.net and to facilitate the screening process, applicants should also fill the online application form at the following website: https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/single/XymLBvt0 on or before [application deadline]:

• A CV/resume (not more than 5 pages)

• A cover letter (not more than one page)

• A one-page table summarizing your educational background, technical skills, and competencies to facilitate the screening process

• Provide names of three references with their e-mail addresses