SRH Alliance Project Manager
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The Opportunity
The Global SRHR Alliance is launching a flagship pilot programme across eight countries in East Africa, West Africa, and the MENA region. This initiative, funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aims to expand access to quality sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, particularly in conflict-affected and underserved communities.
The Project Manager - SRH Alliance leads the planning, coordination, and delivery of a multi-partner SRH programme in Ethiopia, funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2026–2028). The role ensures high-quality implementation of interventions that improve access to inclusive, quality SRH services (3AQ), address harmful social norms, and strengthen health systems, particularly in hard-to-reach and conflict-affected areas.
The position also oversees partnership management, financial performance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement, while promoting gender equality, inclusion, and evidence-based programming.
Key Accountabilities Include;
Programme Planning, Implementation & Reporting (60%)
Lead overall programme delivery and coordination in Ethiopia
Manage end-to-end project lifecycle (planning, implementation, reporting)
Provide technical SRH guidance and ensure quality implementation
Coordinate Alliance partners and governance structures
Ensure effective communication, collaboration, and representation
Oversee financial management, compliance, and reporting
Manage risks and lead the project team
Quality, MERL & Mainstreaming (20%)
Strengthen MERL systems and promote evidence-based programming
Ensure data collection, reporting, and documentation
Support learning, research, and knowledge sharing
Mainstream gender equality, inclusion, climate, and youth participation
Align programme with policies and strategic frameworks
Partner Development & Strengthening (20%)
Provide capacity building and support to partners
Ensure partnership compliance and coordination
Facilitate joint reviews and collaboration platforms
Identify capacity gaps and strengthen partnerships
Build linkages with research and technical institutions
Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)
Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Ensures that the team members under supervision are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day-to-day work.
Ensures that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.
Bachelor’s/Masters degree in Sexual and Reproductive Health, Public Health, Project Management, Sociology.
A minimum of Seven years of progressive professional experience in the design, management, and delivery of SRH programs/projects.
Prior progressive experience in SRH alliance or SRH consortium management role in International NGOs is required.
Demonstrated experience leading complex, and multi-stakeholder SRH programs/projects, including coordination of international and national alliance or consortium partners
Demonstrated experience in facilitating or delivering TOT and SRH related strategies, and training tools for different stakeholders.
Proven experience representing related programs/projects and organizations at national and international coordination platforms, including engagement with donors, government institutions, and strategic partners.
Strong technical expertise in SRH, with in-depth knowledge of relevant SRH policy frameworks and strategies, including adolescent pregnancy, child marriage, female genital mutilation, and related SRH priorities.
Demonstrated ability to create enabling environment, influence and build strategic relationships through strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience in managing programs/projects compliance with diverse donor requirements (e.g. Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs) is a plus or desired.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a professional and multicultural working environment.
How To Apply
The closing date for the application is
July 06, 2026
. Qualified candidates should submit their application with the links
provided below.
For Internal applicants: -
Link
For External applicants: -
Link
This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.
Please note that:
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are not accepting CVs that are not sent through the indicated links.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to Apply
More information about Plan International can be found on
http://plan-international.org
References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required.
As an international child centered community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
Skills (mandatory):
Financial management, Analytical and critical thinking skills, Social Work, Sociology, Development Studies, Public Health, Education, Gender, Stakeholder coordination, Excellent negotiation, communication, and reporting skills., Strong training and mentoring skills;, Communication, coordination, networking and facilitation skills
Skills (desired):
Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook,, Good communication skills in teamwork, team mobilizations, and partnership management, Excellent written and verbal communication skills., Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
Benefits:
Medical Allowance, Transport Allowance, Training Opportunities
Languages:
ENGLISH
Work experience:
8-12 years
Managerial experience:
3-5 years
Apply Now!
The Global SRHR Alliance is launching a flagship pilot programme across eight countries in East Africa, West Africa, and the MENA region. This initiative, funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aims to expand access to quality sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, particularly in conflict-affected and underserved communities.
The Project Manager - SRH Alliance leads the planning, coordination, and delivery of a multi-partner SRH programme in Ethiopia, funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2026–2028). The role ensures high-quality implementation of interventions that improve access to inclusive, quality SRH services (3AQ), address harmful social norms, and strengthen health systems, particularly in hard-to-reach and conflict-affected areas.
The position also oversees partnership management, financial performance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement, while promoting gender equality, inclusion, and evidence-based programming.
Key Accountabilities Include;
Programme Planning, Implementation & Reporting (60%)
Lead overall programme delivery and coordination in Ethiopia
Manage end-to-end project lifecycle (planning, implementation, reporting)
Provide technical SRH guidance and ensure quality implementation
Coordinate Alliance partners and governance structures
Ensure effective communication, collaboration, and representation
Oversee financial management, compliance, and reporting
Manage risks and lead the project team
Quality, MERL & Mainstreaming (20%)
Strengthen MERL systems and promote evidence-based programming
Ensure data collection, reporting, and documentation
Support learning, research, and knowledge sharing
Mainstream gender equality, inclusion, climate, and youth participation
Align programme with policies and strategic frameworks
Partner Development & Strengthening (20%)
Provide capacity building and support to partners
Ensure partnership compliance and coordination
Facilitate joint reviews and collaboration platforms
Identify capacity gaps and strengthen partnerships
Build linkages with research and technical institutions
Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)
Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Ensures that the team members under supervision are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day-to-day work.
Ensures that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.
Bachelor’s/Masters degree in Sexual and Reproductive Health, Public Health, Project Management, Sociology.
A minimum of Seven years of progressive professional experience in the design, management, and delivery of SRH programs/projects.
Prior progressive experience in SRH alliance or SRH consortium management role in International NGOs is required.
Demonstrated experience leading complex, and multi-stakeholder SRH programs/projects, including coordination of international and national alliance or consortium partners
Demonstrated experience in facilitating or delivering TOT and SRH related strategies, and training tools for different stakeholders.
Proven experience representing related programs/projects and organizations at national and international coordination platforms, including engagement with donors, government institutions, and strategic partners.
Strong technical expertise in SRH, with in-depth knowledge of relevant SRH policy frameworks and strategies, including adolescent pregnancy, child marriage, female genital mutilation, and related SRH priorities.
Demonstrated ability to create enabling environment, influence and build strategic relationships through strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience in managing programs/projects compliance with diverse donor requirements (e.g. Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs) is a plus or desired.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a professional and multicultural working environment.
How To Apply
The closing date for the application is
July 06, 2026
. Qualified candidates should submit their application with the links
provided below.
For Internal applicants: -
Link
For External applicants: -
Link
This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.
Please note that:
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are not accepting CVs that are not sent through the indicated links.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to Apply
More information about Plan International can be found on
http://plan-international.org
References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required.
As an international child centered community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
Skills (mandatory):
Financial management, Analytical and critical thinking skills, Social Work, Sociology, Development Studies, Public Health, Education, Gender, Stakeholder coordination, Excellent negotiation, communication, and reporting skills., Strong training and mentoring skills;, Communication, coordination, networking and facilitation skills
Skills (desired):
Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook,, Good communication skills in teamwork, team mobilizations, and partnership management, Excellent written and verbal communication skills., Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
Benefits:
Medical Allowance, Transport Allowance, Training Opportunities
Languages:
ENGLISH
Work experience:
8-12 years
Managerial experience:
3-5 years
Apply Now!