Center for Mentally Challenged Children

Position Overview

The Project Coordinator is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, management, and reporting of all project activities under the Building Effective Networks for Disability Inclusion in Ethiopia (BEN Ethiopia) program within the Center for Mentally Challenged Children (CMCC) designated implementation area. The position holder serves as the primary liaison between EECMY-DASSC-CMCC and Cheshire Ethiopia and ensures that the project is implemented on time, within budget, and in accordance with the approved plan, organizational guidelines, and donor requirements.

Key Information

• Organization: EECMY-DASSC
• Project/Program: Center for Mentally Challenged Children
• Location: Addis Ababa (with frequent in-town field travel)
• Employment Type: Full-time (100%)
• Project Period: March 1 - December 31, 2026 (with possible extension)
• Reports to: Project Manager

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Project Planning and Implementation

• Lead the development and review of the annual work plan, implementation schedule, and activity plans in consultation with the project team
• Ensure timely and quality implementation of all project activities across the five CBR domains:
  • Health and Rehabilitation
  • Inclusive Education
  • Inclusive Livelihoods
  • Social Inclusion and Empowerment
  • CBR Coordination
• Coordinate day-to-day project operations, including supervision of the Social Worker, CBR Supervisor, and CBR Workers
• Ensure all project activities are implemented within approved budget lines and seek written approval for any reallocation exceeding 10% of a budget line
• Maintain an up-to-date activity tracker and flag implementation risks to the Program Manager (Education, Child, and Youth Development Program)

Working Conditions

• Based at the project's main office in the designated implementation area
• Regular field travel required