Program Officer

I. Position InformationPosition Title: Program Officer          Work Unit: Program Department                               Reports To: Program Coordinator                  Duty Station: Addis Ababa Closing Date: February 24, 2026About NEWANEWA is a pioneer, national coalition of women associations that share the goal of advancing women’s rights, gender equality, women’s empowerment and the fight against GBV. NEWA is strategically positioned to advocate for the rights of women, to respect and promotion of women’s rights, and ensure the proper implementation of gender- sensitive policies, laws and programs at national and regional levels. NEWA has 50 member associations and organizations that strives to ensure the interests of women is factored in the national plans and policies and to see women’s social, economic, political and legal entitlements realized at all levels as enshrined in the national and international instruments.                        II. Job SummaryThe Program Officer is a senior position, responsible for leading the design, implementation, and monitoring projects focusing on Women Empowerment and GBV/Harmful Traditional Practice /HTP/, that will be implemented in different part of Ethiopia. The aim is to execute, facilitate and exercise effective day-to-day coordination and management of the projects according to the Network’s and Donor, general standards and institutional culture. The Program Officer supports the operations efforts to fulfil NEWA’s mandate and associated obligations on women empowerment and GBV/HTP prevention, risk mitigation and response at national level, based on policy and guidance. S/he collaborates closely with the NEWA head office staffs and the field Program team and strengthens working relations with donors, partners, members and stakeholders involved in GBV/HPT prevention, risk mitigation and response. All NEWA staffs are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description.The Program Officer contributes to ensuring UNICEF and Strong Her projects meet the mission and objectives of NEWA as a national agency for GE, WE, and the fight against GBV/VAWG. The incumbent makes sure effectiveness, efficiency and meeting quality standards by working in a team, closely monitoring project and budget and organizing logistics. The Program Officer support the UNICEF and Strong Her projects in managing the day-to-day project activities, facilitating trainings, facilitate advocacy initiatives, manage sub grantees, and monitoring the overall field level project management. The Program Officer closely works with the head office Program Coordinator, Program Manager, Finance & Administration Dept, and the M&E unit, the communication and IT section. As senior staff, the expected qualities include being diligent, organized, details oriented and comfortable working with diverse teams as well as skilled with program development. The position holder needs to be dedicated and passionate for the causes of N...