About LIVE-ADDIS

Livelihoods Improvement for Vulnerable Ethiopians (LIVE) - ADDIS is a non-profit organization working in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. With a mandate to work across regional states and city administrations, LIVE-ADDIS strives to empower vulnerable urban and semi-urban women, youth, and children through community-based development interventions. To achieve our development goals, we work in partnership with various development actors to create positive and sustainable change in people’s lives.

Safe-guarding Commitment: LIVE-ADDIS is committed to safe-guarding project participants from all forms of exploitation and abuse. We expect all staff, third parties, volunteers, visitors, consultants, or other contracted parties to share this same commitment.

LIVE-ADDIS would like to invite interested, qualified, and competence applicants for the following position:

Position Summary

• Position Title: Program Manager
• Area of Specialization: Program design, implementation, management, resource mobilization, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), and reporting.
• Reporting to: Founder and Executive Director (ED)
• Duty Station: Addis Ababa
• Length of Contract: One year with possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funds.
• Salary: As per the organization's scale
• Number Required: 1 (One)

Job Summary

The Program Manager will work under the overall supervision of the Executive Director (ED) and in collaboration with other relevant staff. As a key program staff member, the Program Manager will help in resource mobilization, maintain program quality, and ensure compliance across all program/project activities. S/he will ensure program approaches are clearly documented, understood by the teams, and effectively implemented.

The major responsibilities of the post holder include Strategic Management, Program/Project Development & Management, Resource Mobilization, Monitoring and Evaluation, Reporting, Human Resource & Financial Management, Networking, and Learning.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Project Design, Management, and Implementation

• Lead the development of high-quality project proposals for various calls and existing donors to secure financial support.
• Ensure timely, cost-effective execution of projects in compliance with LIVE-ADDIS’s internal procedures and donor agreements.
• Prepare project budgets, track expenditures, and closely collaborate with the finance unit for financial reporting and budget revisions.
• Guide MEL personnel in developing Performance Monitoring Plans (PMP) and M&E tools for systematic outcome documentation.
• Prepare, review, and monitor annual/quarterly work plans, procurement actions, and regular progress reports (Monthly, Quarterly, Biannual, and Annual) for government offices, donors, and stakeholders.
• Conduct project site visits to provide technical feedback, guidance, and capacity building to field-level staff.
• Maintain strong collaboration with federal, regional, Sub-City, and Woreda authorities, as well as donor agencies.

2. Resource Mobilization (RM)

• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate all Resource Mobilization activities, including mission-related Income Generating Activities (IGA).
• Initiate, lead, and regularly update the Resource Mobilization Strategy (RMS) aligned with the Strategic Plan and Management (SPM) of the charity.
• Map key supporters (professionals, business people, volunteers, board members, donors) and maintain an active supporter database.
• Assess constituency feedback regularly to improve the services and image of the organization.

3. Financial Management & Coordination

• Review project budgets, manage resource allocation, and ensure compliance with donor and government regulations.
• Approve program/project and administrative budget requests ensuring proper resource utilization.
• Lead and support the organization of training programs, experience-sharing sessions, and regular coordination meetings.

4. Networking, Partnership, and Knowledge Management

• Serve as the key liaison point to establish effective working relationships with government, donors, and partners (especially women-focused and women-led organizations).
• Represent LIVE-ADDIS in high-level engagements and partnerships.
• Systematically document best practices, case studies, and knowledge products generated through project implementation.
• Act as a backup to the Executive Director in leading and representing the organization when required.

Required Educational Qualification & Experience

• Education: MA/MBA/MSc in Social Sciences, Development Management, Sociology, Community Development & Leadership, Project Management, or related fields.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience as a Program Manager, Project Manager, Program Coordinator, or Project Team Leader within NGOs/CSOs.
• Technical Skills: Proven experience in project design, proposal writing, fund-raising, and Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL).
• Language & Communication: Excellent written and spoken skills in both English and Amharic with demonstrated report-writing skills.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet, and Database Management.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong leadership, human management, negotiation, problem-solving, and relationship-building abilities under pressure.

Interested applicants who fulfill the above requirements are required to submit their non-returnable application letter, CV, and other supportive documents via email or hand delivery:

Email: info@live-addis.org; ed@live-addis.org;

Digital P.O. Box: 1AIhqR, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Hand Delivery: Yeka Sub-City, Woreda 09, Kotebe (Across 02 Market), LIVE-ADDIS Office.

Important Notes (N.B.)

Closing Date: 7 working days from June 19th to 29th, 2026 until 5:00 PM.

Enquiries by phone will NOT be accepted.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for further assessment.

Please indicate the position title (Program Manager) on the subject line of your email or on the top of the envelope/application letter.

LIVE-ADDIS is an equal opportunity organization. Qualified women applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

Note: LIVE-ADDIS reserves the right to terminate the recruitment process if candidates are found non-eligible. Job Requirements MA/MBA/MSc in Social Sciences, Development Management, Sociology, Community Development & Leadership, Project Management, or related fields of study with relevant work experience, out of which Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience as a Program Manager, Project Manager, Program Coordinator, or Project Team Leader within NGOs/CSOs. How to Apply Interested applicants can submit their CV and relevant documents through the provided e-mail