Call for Applications: Project Officer

The Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD) is a board-led, non-profit, non-governmental, civil society organization registered under the Authority for Civil Society Organizations with registry number 4307, according to the Civil Societies Law 1113/2019. CARD acquired its legal personality on 24 July 2019. CARD aspires to see Ethiopia being a place where human rights are respected and democratic culture flourished. Since its foundation, CARD has been operating with a mission of advancing a conducive civic, media, and digital space for the respect of human rights and cultivation of democratic mass culture in Ethiopia. 

Position Summary:

CARD is seeking a highly motivated and experienced candidate for the position of Project Officer to undertake the following responsibilities, including; 

• Prepare project plans, implement activities and prepare budget reports of various activities of CARD on the assigned projects. 

• Assist other project officers in the preparation of project plans and reports as well as implementation of project activities as needed. 

• Prepare terms of reference (TOR) for training, consultation meeting, panel discussion and any other activities before implementation and write a detailed report after. 

• Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly action plans and reports as well as prepare terms of reference. 

• Support in the preparation of reports, background papers, studies and concept notes. 

• Support and mentor CARD’s interns and undertake any other activities assigned by immediate supervisor.

  Duration: One year with possible extension.

  Salary: Negotiable. 

  Education: The Project Officer position requires educational background with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as; law, political science, journalism and communications, management, project management, business administration, and or related social sciences areas along with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is generally required, but an advanced degree or specific certifications may be preferred.

  Experience: 

  The position requires strong experience in diverse areas, including; 

  • Planning, coordination and implementation project activities, particularly in CSO contexts focusing on civic engagement, youth and women empowerment and media literacy; 

  • Familiarity and skills in communications and advocacy, with strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write reports, management of social media platforms and stakeholder engagement.

  • Excellent technical proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and other project management tools is usually expected. 

  • Strong organizational and time management skills are also needed to manage projects effectively and any other projects that CARD is implementing Excellent problem-solving skills required identifying and addressing potential issues and risks is crucial. 

  Application Process: 

  Interested candidates who meet the specified qualifications and responsibilities are invited to submit their application, including a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, and any relevant supporting documents to apply@cardeth.org from April 28 to May 6, 2025.

  We look forward to receiving applications from qualified and dedicated individuals for this essential role.