Project Coordinator

Job Description

About ECYDO:

Eshet Children and Youth Development Organization (ECYDO) is a local Civil Society Organization (CSO) dedicated to promoting gender equality, empowering youth, women, and girls, and fostering community development in Ethiopia. Under the MESSAGE II Project, ECYDO is implementing an integrated intervention to promote the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of adolescent girls, improve school safety, and strengthen community support systems.

Project Summary

ECYDO is launching the MESSAGE II project, dedicated to strengthening the sexual and reproductive rights of adolescent girls in Asella City. The project focuses on:

Establishing safe spaces and Water facilities in schools
Delivering SRH and life skills education
Strengthening girls’ leadership and clubs
Enhancing community awareness and safeguarding systems
DETAILED JOB APPLICATIONS

Monthly Salary: Based on the organization’s salary scale

Reports to: Executive Director/Program Manager

Role Summary: The Project Coordinator is the primary lead responsible for the strategic direction, daily management, and successful delivery of all MESSAGE II objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Leadership: Lead the overall implementation of activities across three partner schools (Chilalo, Oda, and Silingo). Manage day-to-day project implementation across all components
Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary liaison between ECYDO, the Asella City Education and Health Offices, school administrations, and other stakeholders involved in the project implementation. Liaise with schools, local government, and partners
Infrastructure Oversight: Supervise and coordinate safe space construction and the renovation of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities. In addition, coordinate training and other community activities
Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual narrative and financial reports for donors and government signatories. Ensure project targets, timelines, and quality standards are met.
Team Management: Supervise the project staff, including the Social Worker, MEAL Officer, and Safe Space Facilitators.
About You
Qualifications

Master’s/bachelor’s in project management, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Health, or related field
5+ years NGO experience (2+ years in a leadership role)
Strong knowledge of SRH, gender, and education programming
General Requirements

Commitment to child safeguarding and gender equality
Strong communication skills (Afaan Oromo and English are required; Amharic preferred)
At least 5 years of experience in NGO/project environments is mandatory
Willingness to travel within the project site (partner school) every day
Ready to work as a team