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
5. Finance Assistant
Number of Positions: 2
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Employment Type: Full-Time
Duration: Based on project availability
Qualifications & Experience
- BA Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields
- Minimum 5 years relevant experience
- Experience with NGOs or donor-funded projects is an advantage
- Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Peachtree, etc.)
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit:
- Updated CV
- Cover letter (clearly indicating the position and region applied for, where applicable)
- Copies of relevant credentials
📧 Application Email:
recruitmentgenevaglobal@gmail.com
📅 Deadlines:
- Most positions: January 27, 2026
- Finance Assistant: January 29, 2026
Equal Opportunity Statement
Geneva Global Ethiopia is an equal opportunity employer.
Women and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.