Program Coordinator, Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Full Time

East Africa

Manager/Supervisor

Company Overview

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) strengthens democracy around the globe through private enterprise and market-oriented reform. CIPE is one of the four core institutes of the National Endowment for Democracy and an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Since 1983, CIPE has worked with business leaders, policymakers, and civil society to build the institutions vital to a democratic society. CIPE’s key program areas include enterprise ecosystems, democratic governance, business advocacy, anti-corruption & ethics, and trade.

CIPE has an East Africa Regional Office in Addis Ababa, with programs focusing on inclusive growth, public-private dialogue, peace building, anti-corruption governance, inclusive digital economies, regional trade, and economic reforms. CIPE projects are implemented in collaboration with local partners such as chambers of commerce, business associations, economic think tanks, entrepreneurs and journalists. These projects are funded by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida), United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and other donor organizations.

Position: Program Coordinator, Ethiopia

Reports to: Country Manager, Ethiopia

Scope: CIPE is seeking a full-time Program Coordinator that assists with the implementation of CIPE programs that advance private-sector development, promote market-oriented reforms, and strengthen democratic governance in Ethiopia.

This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with strong administrative and financial skills who is committed to CIPE’s mission to Advance Economic Freedoms, Expand Opportunity, and Strengthen Economic Resilience and Democracies.

Reporting to the Ethiopia Country Manager and working closely with the Ethiopia program manager & teams in the Africa Regional Hub, the Program Coordinator provides operational, administrative, and financial support across all aspects of the program cycle from planning and budgeting to monitoring and reporting in Ethiopia.

The position ensures smooth coordination between programmatic and operational functions, accurate expenditure tracking, and timely collection and recording of monitoring data in line with CIPE’s standards and donor requirements.

This position is a remote position based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and fully functionally supported by the Regional Hub Office based in Lagos, Nigeria. The position would occasionally require travel throughout the country and region, and on some occasions outside the region.

Responsibilities

Program Coordination and Implementation

Assist the Program Manager and Country Manager in the day-to-day coordination and execution of CIPE Ethiopia programs.
Support the preparation of work plans, procurement requests, and implementation schedules.
Liaise with partners, consultants, and service providers to facilitate timely delivery of activities.
Support the preparation of narrative reports, case studies, and success stories for donor submission and communications.

Administrative and Financial Support

Track budgets and expenditures in coordination with the Finance and Grants teams to ensure alignment with approved spending plans.
Prepare payment requests, travel advances, liquidation reports, and other financial documentation.
Maintain organized records of contracts, invoices, and financial correspondence.
Assist with procurement and logistical arrangements for events, workshops, and field activities.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)

Support data collection, entry, and consolidation for project indicators and outputs.
Maintain updated monitoring databases and documentation of results.
Assist in preparing periodic progress updates and MEL reports.

Communication and Documentation

Coordinate internal and partner meetings, take notes, and follow up on action items.
Draft and edit correspondence, meeting minutes, and internal memos.
Maintain digital and physical filing systems for programmatic and financial records.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Political Science, or a related field.
Professional training in management is a plus
Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in program or project administration, preferably within an international development or non-profit organization.
Demonstrated experience in budget tracking, expenditure reconciliation, and administrative coordination.
Experience supporting monitoring and evaluation processes preferred.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills with excellent attention to detail.
Strong financial acumen and the ability to develop, manage, and monitor budgets.
Proven ability to work in a remote team environment and manage organizational growth and sustainability.
Solid financial literacy and understanding of basic project finance & grant management procedures.
Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a remote, cross-cultural team environment.
Ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Fluency in professional written and spoken English; proficiency in any other major language spoken in Africa is preferred.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively within Nigeria and the region is required.
Legal authorization to work in country is required.
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required.

Applications will be accepted and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Applications will be accepted and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or emails, please.

CIPE offers a salary competitive with other international non-governmental organizations

CIPE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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