Project Coordinator-Countering Harmful Practices (Future4Binti Project)
alignAfrica
Published 3 days ago · Expires 1 month from now
Job description
Position Overview
This position offers an excellent opportunity for career growth with alignAfrica on the Future4Binti Project, a regional initiative working to eliminate harmful practices and advance gender equality for girls and young women across Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia.
Position Details
- Organization: alignAfrica
- Number of Positions: 1
- Duty Station: Semera, Afar with frequent travel to Dubti, Asayita, and Afambo woredas
- Reports to: Program Director
- Employment Type: Full-time, Onsite
- Contract Duration: One year with possible extensions
About alignAfrica
alignAfrica is a national non-profit organization established in 2009 and re-registered under Proclamation 1113/2019 with the Ethiopian Authority for Civil Society Organizations. The organization addresses critical challenges in health, education, economic empowerment, and protection, while also providing emergency responses and advocating for policy reforms. Through innovative approaches, education, and capacity-building initiatives, alignAfrica helps individuals and communities overcome barriers and achieve sustainable success.
Our Vision
A thriving Africa where all communities live with dignity, resilience, and equal opportunity, empowered to shape their own sustainable futures.
Our Mission
To empower communities—especially youth, women, and vulnerable groups—by advancing inclusive, locally driven solutions in health, education, livelihoods, climate resilience, and governance. We build capacity, foster innovation, and strengthen systems for lasting impact.
Project Background
Future4Binti is a regional initiative funded by the State of the Netherlands and led by Amref Health Africa in partnership with Plan International, working with a strong network of local civil society organizations across Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia. The project aims to eliminate harmful practices including FGM/C and CEFM/U, and to advance gender equality for girls and young women. Future4Binti aligns with the Dutch MoFA Focus Framework (2026–2030), the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, national policies, and SDGs related to health.