CBM Ethiopia Job Vacancy: Programme Officer

CBM Ethiopia Job Vacancy: Programme Officer

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Organization: CBM Ethiopia Country Office
Employment Type: Full-time (37.5 hours/week)
Career Level: Junior Level (1–3 years)
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026

About CBM

CBM (Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.) is an international development organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for persons with disabilities in the poorest communities worldwide. Guided by Christian values and over 100 years of expertise, CBM works to address poverty as both a cause and consequence of disability, partnering to build inclusive societies for all.

Job Summary

The Programme Officer will support CBM Ethiopia’s Country Office in project development, partner capacity building, project coordination, monitoring & evaluation, reporting, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. This role is crucial in ensuring effective disability-inclusive development programming in Ethiopia.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Development
  • Develop project ideas, concept notes, log frames, proposals, and budgets.
  • Identify and onboard partners aligned with CBM’s mission.
  • Support partner assessments and address programmatic gaps.
• Partner Capacity Building
  • Conduct training and workshops for partners.
  • Support bi-annual and annual review meetings.
• Project Coordination & Quality Assurance
  • Ensure timely implementation of partner activities.
  • Manage budget and activity change requests.
  • Provide guidance on project progress and compliance.
• Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
  • Conduct monitoring visits and prepare reports.
  • Support evaluations and dissemination of learnings.
  • Document and share best practices internally and externally.
• Reporting & Audit
  • Review and finalize programmatic and financial reports.
  • Ensure compliance with donor and CBM requirements.
  • Follow up on audit recommendations.
• Compliance & Risk Management
  • Identify risks and develop mitigation plans.
  • Ensure partners meet CBM’s compliance standards.
• Project Administration
  • Manage project data in ERP systems (PROMIS/NGO Online).
  • Update forecasts, budgets, and reports.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Align internally with CBM teams.
  • Represent CBM externally when delegated.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Project Management, International Development, or related field.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years of project management experience in the I/NGO sector.
• Key Skills:
  • Project and program management (iPCM, log frame, monitoring tools).
  • Budget management and financial accountability.
  • Data analysis and forecasting.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Problem-solving and adaptability.
• Attributes:
  • Cultural sensitivity and attention to detail.
  • Commitment to CBM’s mission and disability-inclusive development.

What CBM Offers

• A meaningful role in a leading disability-inclusive development organization.
• Competitive local salary and benefits.
• A supportive, diverse, and agile team environment.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should apply exclusively online via CBM’s applicant portal:
👉 https://jobs.cbm.org/Programme-Officer-eng-j1059.html

Applications must include:

• Motivation letter
• CV
• Relevant references

Contact Person:
Mr. Emmanuel Chialenwi
📞 Mobile: +251 929 38 31 69

CBM strongly encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.