About MLWDA

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.

Job Summary

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.

Job Title: Project officer

Duty Station: Assosa, Ethiopia

Required Positions: 1(One)

Immediate Supervisor: Programming coordinator

Job Requirements

Qualification Requirement

Education

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

• Training

Experience:

• 6 Years of experience

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply through ethiojobs

Application Deadline: May 11, 2026

Job Requirements The role requires a degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field. A minimum of six years of relevant experience is required. How to Apply Apply using the provided link below.