Programme Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

NGO Program Officer
Aksum, Addis Ababa
May 10, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

Company: The HALO Trust
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (with frequent travel to Semera, Afar region)
Employment Type: Full-Time / Fixed Term (Renewable)
Reports To: Programme Manager
Industry: NGO | Humanitarian Mine Action | Donor Management | Monitoring & Evaluation

Job Overview

The HALO Trust, the world’s largest humanitarian demining organization, is seeking a skilled Programme Officer (PO) to support its expanding operations in Ethiopia. The role focuses on programme coordination, donor reporting, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), external engagement, and communications.

This position is ideal for professionals searching for humanitarian programme officer roles, donor management jobs, M&E jobs, project coordination vacancies, international development careers, and mine action programme jobs in Africa.

Candidates exploring similar humanitarian and development opportunities can also find updated vacancies at NGO jobs in Ethiopia covering NGO project management, administration, reporting, and field coordination roles.

Key Responsibilities

Donor Management & Reporting

  • Draft high-quality project proposals, concept notes, and donor reports
  • Manage donor compliance and contract tracking systems
  • Support budget narrative preparation in coordination with finance teams
  • Maintain donor relationships and represent the programme in meetings and events
  • Track project outputs, indicators, and logframes for accurate reporting

Professionals interested in donor-funded development and humanitarian careers can also explore opportunities in North Africa through NGO jobs in Tunisia which includes NGO coordination, programme support, and international development jobs.

Communications & Advocacy

  • Produce programme reports, infographics, brochures, and presentations
  • Develop human-interest stories and case studies from field operations
  • Support visibility of HALO Trust activities in Ethiopia and globally
  • Draft monthly Situation Reports (SITREPs)
  • Collaborate with HQ communications teams for global messaging alignment

External Engagement & Partnerships

  • Represent HALO Trust in donor meetings, workshops, and public forums
  • Support stakeholder engagement with government, NGOs, and partners
  • Assist in managing due diligence processes and documentation
  • Coordinate visits from donors, partners, and delegations

Candidates seeking broader regional NGO and humanitarian roles can also check NGO jobs in Algeria for vacancies in programme coordination, development projects, and field operations.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL)

  • Track programme outputs and performance indicators
  • Analyze data to identify gaps and improve programme delivery
  • Support evaluations, reviews, and learning exercises
  • Ensure data accuracy and reporting consistency across systems
  • Work with MEAL teams to strengthen accountability frameworks

Safeguarding & Gender Mainstreaming

  • Promote safeguarding policies across all programme activities
  • Ensure gender inclusion in humanitarian mine action programmes
  • Support equitable participation of women and men in project activities
  • Maintain compliance with organizational safeguarding standards

Programme Support & Administration

  • Provide administrative and coordination support to Programme Manager
  • Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and follow-up action tracking
  • Support strategic documentation and reporting processes
  • Assist in operational coordination across field and HQ teams

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in:
    • International Relations
    • Development Studies
    • Social Sciences
    • Project Management
    • Communications or related field

Advantageous:

  • Certification in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
  • Training in humanitarian coordination or donor management
  • Knowledge of GIS, data visualization, or reporting tools

Experience Requirements

  • 2–5 years of experience in:
    • NGO programme coordination
    • Donor reporting or grant management
    • Monitoring & evaluation (M&E)
    • Humanitarian or development sector roles
  • Experience working in conflict-affected or fragile environments is an advantage
  • Strong background in writing reports, proposals, and communication materials

Key Skills Required

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and analytical ability
  • Experience in donor-funded project reporting
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Data analysis and reporting skills
  • Stakeholder engagement and public representation abilities

Salary & Benefits

  • Competitive NGO salary based on experience
  • Fixed-term contract with renewal possibility
  • Travel allowances for field missions
  • Exposure to international humanitarian operations
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Work in globally recognized mine action organization

Training & Development

Selected candidates may receive training in:

  • Humanitarian mine action operations
  • Donor compliance and reporting systems
  • Monitoring & evaluation frameworks
  • Communication and advocacy tools (Canva, data visualization tools)
  • Safeguarding and gender mainstreaming
  • Project management in humanitarian contexts

Why Join The HALO Trust?

  • Work with the world’s leading humanitarian demining organization
  • Contribute to saving lives in post-conflict communities
  • Gain international exposure in donor-funded humanitarian programmes
  • Work across field and headquarters operations
  • Be part of a mission-driven global team

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter highlighting relevant experience in NGO programme management, donor reporting, communications, and monitoring & evaluation before the closing date.