Project Officer

Position:

Organization: World Vision Ethiopia

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Work Location: Somali Region Dig Woreda.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • The Project Officer oversees the planning, coordination, and implementation of integrated WASH, Health, and Nutrition activities at the woreda level. The officer ensures that project interventions, including key health and nutrition services such as CMAM/IMAM, IMNCI, and ANC/PNC, are delivered according to approved plans, timelines, and quality standards. The role also includes overseeing WASH-related activities, coordinating with technical teams and contractors, and ensuring effective implementation of construction and rehabilitation works. The officer works closely with government stakeholders, partners, and project teams to ensure integrated, responsive, and effective service delivery to vulnerable communities..

  • Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting The officer is responsible for monitoring project activities, tracking performance against indicators, and ensuring timely and accurate data collection. He/she applies monitoring and evaluation tools in collaboration with MEAL teams, participates in WASH health and nutrition assessments, and conducts rapid needs assessments when required. The officer ensures the preparation and submission of high-quality narrative and quantitative reports, including monthly, SiTrip, and donor-required submissions, while maintaining data accuracy and adherence to recording systems such as beneficiary cards and registers.

  • The officer ensures that all WASH, health and nutrition activities meet technical and organizational quality standards. This includes supervising implementation on the ground, monitoring adherence to guidelines, identifying gaps or challenges, and implementing corrective actions as necessary. The officer monitors nutrition stocks, procurement utilization, and service delivery processes in collaboration with supply chain, logistics, and technical teams, ensuring efficiency, accountability, and quality outcomes.

  • The officer participates in zonal and woreda-level coordination meetings and works closely with government health offices, UN agencies, NGOs, and other partners to facilitate smooth implementation of health and nutrition activities. He/she provides timely updates on program progress, technical inputs, and challenges, ensuring alignment with national standards and local coordination mechanisms. The officer represents World Vision Ethiopia during partner and donor field visits and supports information sharing and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

Job Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field related to WASH, Health, or Nutrition, such as Public Health, Nutrition, Environmental Health, Water Supply Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Civil Engineering, Clinical Nursing, or other related disciplines from an accredited university or college. Additional relevant professional trainings in WASH, Health, and Nutrition program areas has advantage

  • Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience for MSc holders or 4 years for BSc holders in project/program implementation related to WASH, Health, and Nutrition with an international NGO or similar organization, preferably in emergency or humanitarian response settings. Experience in coordinating and implementing integrated WASH, Health, and Nutrition interventions at community or facility level is highly desirable;

Job Competencies

  • Knowledge of humanitarian standards (Sphere, Red Cross/Red Crescent Code of Conduct) and World Vision’s disaster management approaches.

  • Experience in coordinating and implementing WASH, Health, and Nutrition programs, including CMAM/IMAM and related interventions.

  • Skills in project planning, monitoring, training, and team coordination. • Ability to work under pressure, in remote areas, and adapt to challenging field conditions.

  • Strong communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills, with adherence to World Vision values and professional integrity.

  • Fluent in English ,local languages and basic computer skills are an advantage.

How To Apply

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Job Requirements Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Environmental Health, Water Supply Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Civil Engineering, Clinical Nursing, or in a related field of study with relevant work experience. Experience in coordinating and implementing integrated WASH, Health, and Nutrition interventions at community or facility level is highly desirable; Fluent in English ,local languages and basic computer skills are an advantage. How to Apply Click on the apply button below

Deadline: Apr 2, 2026, 12:00 AM

Location: , Somali Region, Dig Woreda

Amount: 1