Position Title: The Program Manager
Employer: GeezJobs (Recruitment Department)
Employment: Full-Time | Permanent
Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
Salary: Attractive per company's Scale
Posted date: 1 hour ago
Deadline: April, 01/2026 (14 days left)
Job Summary
On behalf of our client, we are looking for a Program Manager who is responsible for driving strategic growth through effective resource mobilization, strong donor engagement, and high-impact program leadership. The role ensures the organization secures sustainable funding, builds meaningful partnerships, and delivers impactful programs aligned with its mission and long-term vision.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead fundraising and resource mobilization efforts to secure sustainable funding
- Build and manage strong relationships with donors, partners, and key stakeholders
- Identify funding opportunities and develop high-quality proposals, concept notes, and reports
- Represent the organization at national and international forums and engagements
- Provide strategic oversight of all programs to ensure impact, sustainability, and alignment
- Oversee programs including POP free surgical services, MCH, nutrition, WASH, women’s empowerment, cancer, and emergency response
- Drive program innovation, improvement, and expansion
- Mentor and lead teams, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture
- Strengthen staff capacity through coaching and development initiatives
- Ensure effective Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) systems are in place
- Use data and insights to inform strategic decisions and strengthen fundraising efforts
- Document lessons learned and best practices for continuous improvement
Qualifications
- We are seeking a strategic, highly networked, and persuasive female candidate with:
- Medical Doctor (MD) qualification (mandatory)
- Proven experience in fundraising, donor engagement, or resource mobilization (mandatory)
- Proven NGO experience (mandatory)
- Strong knowledge of donor landscapes in areas such as maternal and child health, women’s cancer (including cervical cancer), emergency response, pelvic organ prolapse interventions, WASH, and women’s empowerment
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and manage complex programs
- Excellent communication skills in English and Amharic, with the ability to effectively engage and influence donors and stakeholders
- Established network within the health, social development, or NGO sector
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and persuasive communication skills
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive and highly attractive compensation package
- Exposure to national and international donors and partnerships
- Fast-track growth with strong mentorship and learning opportunities
- Chance to contribute to long-term strategy and influence organizational direction
Note: Please do not apply if you do not meet all the mandatory requirements listed above. Applications that do not fulfill these criteria will not be considered.
How to apply
Interested applicants should send their CV, Cover letter and, releavant documents via email:
to-recruiters@geezjobs.com
