Program Coordinator

Job Description

About the Job

Organizational Profile

Mujejeguwa-Loka Women Development Association (MLWDA) is a pioneering, women-led Ethiopian charity legally registered with the Ministry of Justice in 2002. Founded in 1996, MLWDA began as a grassroots initiative to address the critical health needs of Gumuz women in Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State, challenging harmful cultural practices such as giving birth in forests.

Today, MLWDA has grown into a leading non-religious and non-political nonprofit organization, working to advance women’s rights, gender equality, and eliminate gender-based violence (GBV), particularly in the Benishangul-Gumuz and Amhara regions.

For nearly three decades, MLWDA has worked to create a safe and empowering environment for women and girls—free from violence and discrimination—through community-led programs, advocacy, legal reforms, and sustainable development initiatives. The organization operates with a team of 67 professionals, including social workers, nurses, counselors, and program coordinators, making an impact from national to grassroots levels.

Job Summary

The Program Coordinator will play a critical leadership role in planning, managing, coordinating, and monitoring MLWDA’s programs. This position requires strong organizational skills, strategic thinking, and experience in multi-sector program management, particularly in gender, development, and GBV-related areas.

Major Responsibilities

Planning and Coordination

• Organize, lead, and supervise the planning and coordination activities of the organization.
• Conduct needs and resource assessments; develop baselines for project planning.
• Develop strategic plans for innovative programming aligned with MLWDA’s five-year plan and project proposals.
• Consolidate inputs and progress reports from project and liaison office teams.
• Strengthen MLWDA’s documentation and information systems.

Program & Project Management

• Coordinate and ensure timely preparation of project proposals, annual and quarterly plans, and technical and financial reports in collaboration with finance, logistics, and project staff.
• Liaise with government and partner organizations to gather timely information for program design and review.
• Facilitate communication and coordination with MLWDA representatives at regional and local levels.
• Present program performance and findings at internal and external meetings, workshops, and conferences.

Reporting & Representation

• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly reports to the Executive Director.
• Represent MLWDA at planning and coordination forums, as needed.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director.

Specific Duties

• Draft and submit funding proposals and technical reports to donors.
• Serve as the key liaison between MLWDA and major stakeholders.
• Promote teamwork and collaboration across MLWDA teams.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing systems for all relevant program materials.
• Participate in project meetings to inform leadership on project progress and key challenges.
• Provide technical support for the implementation of gender-based violence and related projects.
• Oversee and support development of educational and awareness-raising materials.

Salary: Based on the organization’s scale and candidate experience.

Location: Addis Ababa with frequent travel to field areas