Project Manager at Pastoralists Development Association (PAPDA)

2 Aug 2026 Project Manager at Pastoralists Development Association (PAPDA)

• Master’s degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Disaster Risk Management, Humanitarian Studies, Public Health, Social Sciences or a related field; a relevant bachelor’s degree with substantial additional experience may be considered. • At least five years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian, anticipatory action, climate change, natural resource management or resilience programming, including at least three years in a programme/project management role. • Demonstrated experience managing multi-sector or consortium projects, preferably funded by ECHO or another institutional donor. • Strong knowledge of anticipatory action, disaster preparedness, crisis response, cash preparedness and community-based programming. • Proven competence in budget management, donor compliance, results-based management, risk management and high-quality report writing. • Excellent leadership, negotiation, coordination, analytical and communication skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital project/data-management tools; excellent written and spoken English. Knowledge of Afar or Amharic is an asset. • Experience working in pastoralist, fragile or hard-to-reach settings is strongly preferred. • Based at PAPDA Head Office in Addis Ababa with frequent and sometimes extended travel to Abala, Megale and other coordination locations. • May be required to work outside normal hours during critical project events, emergencies or reporting periods. • Salary and benefits will be in accordance with PAPDA’s approved salary scale and policies. • Comply with PAPDA’s Code of Conduct and policies on safeguarding, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), child protection, anti-fraud, confidentiality, health and safety, and data protection. • Promote gender equality, disability inclusion, meaningful community participation, conflict sensitivity, Do-No-Harm, and Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP). • Immediately report safeguarding concerns through PAPDA’s approved reporting channels while maintaining confidentiality and a survivor-centred approach.