Program Manager

Overview ofthe SewMehon Consortium

The Sew Mehon – Alliance of Ethiopian Local CSOs is a dynamic and inclusive consortium formed in 2023 to promote gender equality, peacebuilding, and human rights through grassroots empowerment. The Alliance is composed of three founding member organizations:

Eurika (Consortium Lead): A local, board-led CSO with extensive experience in multi-regional project implementation and strong financial and management systems. Eurika leads national coordination, capacity-building for emerging CSOs, and manages safe houses for SGBV survivors.

Nutrition for Education and Development (N4ED): A grassroots-oriented organization with strong ties to local communities, focusing on child development, women empowerment, and gender equity. N4ED co-leads activities on community mobilization, capacity-building for emerging CSOs, and SGBV response.

Innovative Development Solutions (IDS): A new CSOestablished in 2023 in post- war Tigray. IDS plays a crucial role in expanding the Alliance’s work in northern Ethiopia and leading inter-regional collaboration between Tigray and other regions.

Together, these partners implement the “Joint Action to Promote Equality, Peace, and Healing in Ethiopia” project across six diverse regions—Amhara, South Ethiopia, Harari, Benishangul-Gumuz, Tigray, and Addis Ababa. They work through a democratic, rotating leadership model, and uphold core values of neutrality, inclusiveness, local ownership, and horizontal decision-making.

Through this project, the consortium empowers local civil society by identifying and supporting new and emerging grassroots actors, enhancing their leadership and organizational capacity, and forming a national network of 18 community- based groups. Through innovative tools like comic books, inspirational storytelling, and digital campaigns, the Alliance also fosters positive social narratives and peacebuilding dialogue across Ethiopia. Finally in three of the six regions, the consortium members will lead specific action to support SGBV survivors.

Position Purpose

Under a GBV project funded by Agence Francaise de Development (AFD), The Program Manager will play a pivotal role in managing the day-to-day implementation of the “Joint Action to Promote Equality, Peace, and Healing in Ethiopia” project. Working closely with the Consortium lead, partner CSOs and their respective project officers, and local stakeholders, the Manager will ensure that all programmatic activities are executed in a timely, effective, and collaborative manner.
The program manager will also be the focal person for managing the partnership with the grant managers and donors by handling the communication, the report submission and other partnership tasks. 
The Manager will also provide strategic leadership for the coordination and functioning of the Sew Mehon Alliance of Ethiopian Local CSOs.

Key Responsibilities

Program Coordination & Implementation

• Lead and oversee the planning, implementation, and reporting of activities under Components 1, 2, and 3 across six regions.

• Oversee and coordinate the day-to-day execution of project activities in line with the work plan

• Ensure activity plans, timelines and budget are respected by coordinating with project officers and local agents.

• Ensure timely and efficient delivery of program outputs

• Lead the design, execution, and follow-up of national-level activities such as networking events, conferences, and social media campaigns.

• Contribute to strategic decision-making in collaboration with consortium leadership

• Identify potential risks and challenges in implementation and proactively develop mitigation strategies

• Oversee the development and dissemination of knowledge products (comic books, women’s empowerment book, digital content).

• Support safe house operations and SGBV service delivery components, including coordination with psychosocial support experts and legal advisors.

• Manage the communication with stakeholders such as government project signatory parties, donor and other project partners.

Consortium and Alliance Support

• Serve as the operational link between Eurika, N4ED, IDS, and the broader Alliance network.

• Organize bi-weekly technical coordination meetings and quarterly steering committee sessions.

• Ensure timely and collaborative planning, documentation, and communication within the consortium and to external stakeholders (AFD, local government).

• Strengthen the Sew Mehon Alliance’s structure, including its matrix-based leadership, interregional communications, and thematic platforms.

• Ensure adherence to donor guidelines, organizational policy, and safeguarding standards

• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, local actors, and other key stakeholders

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)

• Coordinate with MEL specialists to ensure timely data collection, analysis, and reporting.

• Prepare   and   submit  regular   progress  report,              success          stories,  and documentation of lessons learned

• Monitor activity indicators and progress towards outputs as stated in the Logframe.

• Lead or support outcome assessments such as surveys, focus group discussions, and satisfaction reviews with beneficiaries and grassroots CSOs.

• Promote adaptive learning based on MEL feedback, modifying program strategies accordingly.

• Ensure accountability and learning are integrated into all aspects of the program

Capacity Building and CSO Engagement

• Facilitate the identification and selection of grassroots CSOs for support.

• Organize training and mentorship programs in leadership, organizational management, advocacy, financial literacy, and SGBV response.

• Strengthen the capacity of community-based structures involved in GBV prevention and responses

• Support registration, seed funding, and network integration of new and emerging CSOs.

• Ensure inclusive, gender-sensitive, and participatory approaches in all CSO engagement efforts.

Communication and Representation

• Represent Eurika and the consortium at external events and meetings with government bodies, UN agencies, and other civil society partners.

• Oversee the development of public communication materials including newsletters, reports, and digital campaign content.

• Coordinate the social media campaign strategy and its partnership with influencers and online communities.

Supervision and Reporting

The Program Manager will report to the Head of Programs and receive regular technical guidance and field support.

Position Title: Program Manager

Number of Positions: One (1)

Category: Social Work / Public Health / Gender Studies/ Development project management or Related Fields

Location: Addis Ababa (with regular travel toproject sites across 6regions) Career Level: Managerial-Level (At least 5 years of experience) Employment Type: Full-Time

Duration: 03 years (with possibility of extension based on performance and funding)

Closing Date: June 5, 2025

Net Monthly Salary: ETB 62,000 – 63,500

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Public Administration, or related field (master’s preferred).

• A degree or a certificate in project management is a plus.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in program coordination, preferably with civil society organizations or multi-partner projects.

• Proven track record in managing complex projects in multi-regional settings.

• Strong understanding of SGBV, grassroots civil society strengthening, and peacebuilding.

• Experience   with   Results-Based Management (RBM), donor reporting (preferably AFD or similar), and MEL systems.

• Fluent in Amharic and English (other local language is an asset).

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and digital communication skills.

• Familiarity with QuickBooks and/or digital project management tools is a plus.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV, cover letter, and copies of relevant academic and training certificates to: eurikarecruitments@gmail.com by June 5, 2025. Please clearly indicate the jobtitle inthe subject line ofyour email.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply in line with the consortium’s commitment to gender parity and empowerment. The recruitment process will include a written test and interviews. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The selected candidate is expected to assume duties as soon as possible under a 03-years employment contract.