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Geneva Global Ethiopia Vacancy Announcement

Geneva Global is an international philanthropy advisory and program management organization supporting high-impact social change. In Ethiopia, Geneva Global is implementing Leaders in Teaching Ethiopia (LiTE), a flagship initiative of the Mastercard Foundation aimed at strengthening teacher supply, instructional leadership, and student transitions in low-performing secondary schools.

Geneva Global Ethiopia invites qualified and competent candidates to apply for the following positions:

1. Gender Equality, Safeguarding and Inclusion (GESI) Officer

Program: Leaders in Teaching Ethiopia (LiTE)
Number of Positions: 2

Somali Region (Jigjiga) – 1
Southwest Ethiopia Peoples’ Region & Gambella – 1

Reports To: LiTE Program Lead (Country Office)
Duty Station: Assigned region with frequent travel to target schools

Job Summary

The GESI Officer leads the integration of gender equality, safeguarding, disability inclusion, and youth-centered approaches across LiTE-supported secondary schools to ensure safe, inclusive, and empowering learning environments.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct gender assessments and promote gender-responsive pedagogy
Lead safeguarding and child protection policy implementation
Strengthen reporting mechanisms and survivor-centered case management
Support disability inclusion, referrals, assistive devices, and inclusive teaching
Facilitate youth engagement, mentorship, and leadership initiatives
Lead community sensitization and Back-to-Learning campaigns
Support access, retention, transition, and career guidance activities
Collect and analyze GESI-related monitoring data
Conduct training and capacity-building on GESI and safeguarding

Qualifications & Experience

MA or BA Degree in Gender Studies, Education, Social Work, Psychology, Development Studies, or related fields
Experience:
- MA: Minimum 3 years
- BA: Minimum 5 years
Experience working with adolescents in secondary schools
Knowledge of safeguarding, GBV risk mitigation, disability inclusion, and child rights
Knowledge of local languages is an advantage

2. Field Program Manager

Program: Leaders in Teaching Ethiopia (LiTE)
Number of Positions: 7

Duty Stations:

Benishangul-Gumuz (Assossa) – 1
Gambella (Gambella) – 1
Somali (Jigjiga) – 1
SWEP: Tercha – 1 | Bonga – 1
Sidama (Hawassa) – 1
Harari (Harar – overseeing Harar, Dire Dawa, East & West Hararghe) – 1

Reports To: LiTE Program Lead
Duty Station: Assigned region with frequent travel

Job Summary

The Field Program Manager provides regional leadership and coordination to ensure quality implementation of LiTE program pillars including teacher development, leadership strengthening, access & inclusion, and student transition.

Key Responsibilities

Lead regional planning and coordination
Oversee school-level program implementation
Engage education bureaus, universities, and TVET institutions
Promote access, inclusion, safeguarding, and youth participation
Support monitoring, learning, and documentation
Coordinate community engagement and Back-to-Learning campaigns
Produce regular regional reports and success stories

Qualifications & Experience

MA or BA Degree in Education, Development Studies, Management, or related fields
Experience:
- MA: Minimum 5 years
- BA: Minimum 7 years
Strong leadership and stakeholder coordination skills
Knowledge of secondary education reforms and CBC
Local language proficiency is an advantage

3. Regional MEAL Officer

Reports To: MEAL Manager
Duty Stations:

Southwest Ethiopia Region
Somali Region
Benishangul-Gumuz Region

Job Summary

The Regional MEAL Officer leads monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning activities to support evidence-based decision-making across LiTE-supported schools.

Qualifications & Experience

BA/BSc Degree in Statistics, Social Sciences, Education, or related fields
Minimum 5 years MEAL experience
Strong experience with data collection, analysis, and visualization tools
Experience working with government and community structures
Proficiency in English and at least one regional language is desirable

4. Regional Finance and Administration Officer

Number of Positions: 4

Duty Stations:

Benishangul-Gumuz (Assossa) – 1
Somali (Jigjiga) – 1
Gambella (Gambella) – 1
SWEP (Bonga) – 1

Employment Type: Full-Time
Duration: One year (renewable)
Reports To: LiTE Finance Lead

Qualifications & Experience

BA Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields
3–5 years relevant experience (NGO experience preferred)
Knowledge of donor-funded financial management
Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office