About MLWDA

Donor: NEWA & IPAS 

Mujejeguwa Loka Women Development Association (MLWDA) is a pioneering women-led Ethiopian charity established in 1996 and legally registered in 2002. Originating as a grassroots initiative in the Benishangul-Gumuz Region, its founding mission was to address critical women’s health challenges—especially unsafe childbirth practices like forest births. The name “Mujejeguwa Loka” means “down light” in the Gumuz language, symbolizing hope and enlightenment for marginalized women. Over the years, MLWDA has expanded its work to both Benishangul-Gumuz and Amhara regions, focusing on improving the social, economic, and health status of women and children through participatory and rights-based approaches.

The organization’s mission centers on advancing women’s rights, gender equality, and environmental rehabilitation through community-led programs, advocacy, and

capacity-building. MLWDA implements initiatives that combat gender-based violence, promote legal awareness, and deliver essential health services, including counseling and safe childbirth practices. Recognized as one of Ethiopia’s leading indigenous, non-religious, and non-political NGOs, MLWDA continues to empower women at the grassroots and institutional levels—strengthening their participation in local governance, access to justice, and sustainable livelihoods.

Project officer

General

1.1 Job Title: Project officer

1.2 Immediate Supervisor: Programming coordinator

This is a limited supervisory and advanced professional planning and programming work. Participates and assists in the overall operational plans for projects and follows up the implementation of approved plans and programs. Assists the program coordinator in coordinating the activity of the team.

Detail Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists the program coordinator in organizing and coordinating the Community Facilitators project work.

• Participates and assists in the overall planning and programming activities of MLWDA in the project based.

• Prepares operational plans for all approved projects with Community Facilitators.

• Check operational plans to ensure that they include all requirements.

• Works on standardizing operational plan formats in accordance with the various donors’ requirements.

• Prepares donor’s profiles in collaboration with fund raising unit.

• Compiles report in accordance with the need and policy of donors.

• Collect, and compile data and findings useful for preparing plans and programs.

• Assists in following up and evaluating ongoing plans and programs to ensure that they are properly implemented.

• Assist in preparing plans and annual programs and active plans in planning and programming.

• Prepares progress report and submits to the team leader.

• Perform other tasks as directed by the team leader.

Duty Station: Assosa, Ethiopia

Required Positions: 2(Two)

Implementing Partner: Mujejeguwa Loka Women Development Association (MLWDA) 

Job Requirements

Qualification Requirement

Education

• Social work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field.

• Training

Experience: 

• 6 Years of experience

How To Apply

Applications should be submitted to mlwdawomen@gmail.com

Application Deadline: January 19, 2026

MLWDA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified female candidates to apply.

For further information contact Tel: +251114167084

Email: mlwdawomen@gmail.com

Head Office Address: Meskel flower 41 condominium 

Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Duties and Responsibilities: - Assists the program coordinator in organizing and coordinating the Community Facilitators project work. - Participates and assists in the overall planning and programming activities of MLWDA in the project based. - Prepares operational plans for all approved projects with Community Facilitators. How to Apply Submit your application and CV along with supporting documents in person Head Office located Meskel flower 41 condominium or via email: mlwdawomen@gmail.com. For further information contact Tel: +251114167084