Project Officer

About the Organization

Reach The Needy – Ethiopia (RTN-Ethiopia) is a child-focused, community-based, non-profit humanitarian organization dedicated to helping deprived, excluded, and vulnerable children become productive, confident, and responsible citizens, parents, and leaders. RTN-Ethiopia works in partnership with organizations including ChildFund, CARE Ethiopia, PLAN Ethiopia, and UNICEF on various development and humanitarian programs.

Position Overview

Location: Sidama Region, Dara Woreda

Number of Positions: 1

Employment Terms: One-year contract with possibility of extension based on fund availability and work performance

Salary: Based on the organization's salary scale

Job Summary

The Project Officer will create accountability systems for the sponsorship program, support community service-seeking behavior, analyze complaints, and provide feedback for program improvement with the objective of reducing child labor in project operational areas. The position is responsible for day-to-day implementation, coordination, and monitoring of sponsorship programs, education, and livelihood activities at community and school levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children and their households to access quality, inclusive education
• Facilitate livelihood improvement initiatives
• Ensure effective community engagement
• Implement safeguarding and accountability mechanisms
• Develop annual plans in consultation with supervisor and project staff
• Monitor program implementation and progress

Reporting

The Project Officer will report to the Program Coordinator of RTN-Ethiopia.

Project Focus Areas

This position supports sponsorship project interventions in:

• Sidama Region (Dara Woreda Kebeles)
• South Ethiopia Region (Wolaita Zone, Boloso Sore Woreda)