Saving Lives and Livelihood – Project Assitant

Amref Health Africa in Ethiopia is seeking to hire a Project Assistant for the Saving Lives and Livelihood (SLL) Phase II project. This position will be based at Afar and Tigray regions, with frequent woreda-level field visits required. The Project Assistant will report to the Project Manager with a dotted-line relationship to the Project Officer.

Under the supervision of the Project Manager and guidance of the project officer, the Project Assistant will support the program operations and implementation at the assigned region/cluster or field office level. He/she assists the project officer in the running of Amref Ethiopia SLL program at the sub-national level, including the coordination with regional, zonal, and woreda health offices.

The Project Assistant will be responsible for support of project planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of achievement at the assigned region or cluster. He/she will ensure that the project is delivered on time and meets its requirements through developing a regional-level acceleration plan, daily activity monitoring and guidelines set forth by the Amref Health Africa, Africa CDC, and the MasterCard Foundation.

Duties and responsibilities: The Project Assistant will have the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement activity operations plan (45%)

• Assist in the preparation of a detailed project implementation plan at the regional, and zonal/woreda health office level

  • Support in securing project resources and activity schedules for joint intervention 

  • Cascade woreda/ zonal level Immunization related training, micro plans, campaigns, and supportive supervision 

  • Prepare activity advance, support partner payments and logistics for the smooth running of activities

  • Ensure compliance to logistics, procurement, finance, and communication aspects of the project as per Amref and donor requirements

  • Support the reviewing the implementation work plan regularly with regional and woreda stakeholders 

• Ensuring project coordination and networking (30%)

• Ensure the woreda health office and other structures are regularly updated about the progress of the project

  • Actively network with woreda/zonal stakeholders for effective delivery of project-related events and platforms 

  • Undertake regular consultation and collaboration with the Project officer, technical assistants, and regional/woreda-level EPI focal persons.

  • Ensure targeted woreda and health facilities received periodic technical support in collaboration with regional technical TA and project officer

  • Ensure that field schedules/plans are coordinated and completed timely and give support in the project target Zones/woredas under the project manager’s direction

• Facilitate Monitoring and evaluation of the project (25%)

• Support routine monitoring and evaluation activities in collaboration with the M&E team

• Assist periodic project review meetings and supervision with local stakeholders

• Facilitate periodic supervision and mentorship at woreda, health center, and health post-level

• Support documentation of lessons, success stories, and best practices in collaboration with the Knowledge management team

• Support preparation and timely submission of periodic quality project reports for internal and government purposes

• Deliver other duties as directed by the project manager 

Job requirements:

• Minimum Degree in public health, Nursing or equivalent education with at least 3 years of work experience in a health and immunizations program

• Experience in coordinating project operations including running intensive training, coordinating campaigns collaboratively with woreda, local health, and community structure

• Experience working in conflict-affected regions including fragile and hard-to-reach communities 

• Excellent coordination and communication skills; 

• Strong monitoring and reporting skills; Ability to work effectively under pressure

• Spoken and written fluency in English, and Amharic and local language additional advantage

How To Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at  https://smrtr.io/qcZTP  to submit your application. You will be directed to our online portal where you will need to create an account in order to submit your application.

Your application should include:

• A cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for the position

• An up-to-date CV showcasing your relevant skills and experience.

The closing date for applications is March 27th, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note:

• Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any fees at any stage of the recruitment and selection process.

• We have not retained any agents in connection with this recruitment.

Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment.