Project Officer

About this role

CONSORTIUM OF ETHIOPIAN CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONSOFPEACE (CECSOP)VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTAbout CECSOPThe Consortium of Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations of Peace (CECSOP) is a consortiumofcivil society organizations committed to promoting peace building, conflict prevention, socialcohesion, dialogue, and sustainable peace in Ethiopia. Through collaboration, capacitydevelopment, advocacy, and coordinated interventions, CECSOP works to strengthenthecontribution of civil society organizations to peace and development. CECSOP invites qualified, competent, and motivated applicants to apply for the followingpositions to support the effective implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluationof itsprograms and projects. About The ProjectUnder the EU funded CDP-Lg CSOs Program led by WHH, CECSOP will implement aoneyear project on a project title “Amplify the role of non-state and state actor on peace-buildingand post national dialogue exercises in Ethiopia”. We are Looking for Competent candidates. Position: Project Officer, Peace building and Conflict Prevention Officer, and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) OfficerDuty Station: Addis Ababa, EthiopiaEmployment Type: Full-timeContract Duration: Subject to project duration and organizational requirementsApplication Deadline: November 1, 2026Number of Positions: Three (3)1. Project OfficerReports to: Executive DirectorDuty Station: Addis Ababa, EthiopiaJob PurposeThe Project Officer will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of CECSOP projects. The position ensures that project activities are implemented in accordance with approved project documents, workplans, budgets, donor requirements, and organizational policies. Key Responsibilities Coordinate the day-to-day implementation of project activities in line with approved project proposals, work plans, and budgets. Prepare detailed activity plans, schedules, and implementation updates in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. Facilitate workshops, trainings, consultations, meetings, and other project activities. Coordinate with member organizations, implementing partners, government institutions, donors, and other stakeholders. Monitor project progress and identify implementation challenges, risks, and opportunitiesfor improvement. Prepare timely and accurate narrative reports, activity reports, and other project documentation. Work closely with the Finance Officer to ensure that project expenditures are consistent with approved budgets and donor requirements. Maintain proper project records, documentation, and activity-related evidence. Support project review meetings, learning events, and organizational planning processes. Perform other relevant duties assigned by the Executive Director.