The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) invites qualified, experienced, and highly motivated professionals to apply for two senior executive-level positions at its Head Office in Addis Ababa. These roles are critical to strengthening ERCS’s humanitarian service delivery, pharmaceutical operations, resource mobilization, and institutional sustainability.
Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) Executive Job Vacancies 2026 – Senior Management Positions – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
About Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS)
Established in 1935, the Ethiopian Red Cross Society is one of Ethiopia’s oldest and largest humanitarian organizations. ERCS provides emergency response, health and pharmaceutical services, disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, food security, water and sanitation, and livelihood support through its nationwide branch network.
ERCS works in close partnership with the Government of Ethiopia, IFRC, ICRC, UN agencies, NGOs, partner National Societies, volunteers, and communities.
🔹 Vacancy 1: Manager, Pharmaceutical Operations
Job Details
- Work Unit: Pharmaceutical Services
- Reports To: Director, Pharmaceutical Services
- Duty Station: Addis Ababa
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Career Level: Executive / Director
- Required Experience: 8–12 years
- Number of Positions: 1
Job Summary
The Manager, Pharmaceutical Operations is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling the procurement, storage, distribution, and sales of medicines and medical supplies, ensuring compliance with EFDA, Good Storage Practice (GSP), and Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead pharmaceutical procurement, storage, and distribution activities
- Ensure compliance with EFDA regulations, GSP, and GDP
- Monitor inventory to avoid stock-outs, expiries, overstocking, and slow-moving items
- Oversee Central Medical Warehouse operations and reporting
- Chair drug selection, quantification, and procurement committees
- Manage supplier performance, transit logistics, and customs clearance
- Ensure proper disposal of expired or damaged medicines
- Coordinate with finance, marketing, and outlet teams
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and special operational reports
Qualification Requirements
- Second or First Degree in:
- Pharmacy (mandatory for Master’s applicants)
- Business Administration
- Public Health
- Leadership / Supervisory Management
- Organizational Development or related fields
- 8–10 years relevant experience
- 4–6 years in a managerial position
👉 How to Apply – Manager, Pharmaceutical Operations
Apply online via the ERCS official recruitment portal:
🔗 Application Link:
https://ee.ifrc.org/x/fqTf4qqW
🔹 Vacancy 2: Project Design and Proposal Development Manager
Job Details
- Work Unit: Project Design & Proposal Development
- Reports To: Deputy Secretary General (Programs)
- Duty Station: Addis Ababa
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Terms of Employment: Permanent
- Career Level: Executive / Director
- Monthly Salary: ETB 79,473.00
- Required Experience: 8–12 years
- Number of Positions: 1
Job Summary
The Project Design and Proposal Development Manager leads resource mobilization, donor engagement, and proposal development for ERCS emergency and development programs. The role ensures alignment with donor priorities, organizational strategy, and cross-cutting themes such as gender, inclusion, sustainability, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead development of high-quality proposals and concept notes
- Identify and cultivate relationships with institutional and private donors
- Coordinate responses to funding calls and donor solicitations
- Oversee needs assessments, baseline surveys, and feasibility studies
- Support consortium building and joint funding applications
- Provide technical backstopping to branch and regional offices
- Organize trainings on project design, grant writing, and partnerships
- Maintain donor intelligence systems and funding pipelines
- Ensure timely submission and follow-up of grant proposals
Qualification Requirements
- Second or First Degree in:
- Project Planning & Management
- Development Studies
- Economics
- Statistics
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Management or related fields
- 8–10 years relevant experience
- 4–6 years in a managerial role
👉 How to Apply – Project Design and Proposal Development Manager
Apply online via the ERCS official recruitment portal:
🔗 Application Link:
https://ee.ifrc.org/x/fqTf4qqW
📌 Important Application Notes
- Application Deadline: January 30, 2026
- Applicants must select the specific position they are applying for in the online system
- Incomplete applications will not be considered
- Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.