Project Manager
Alage Agricultural, Technical, Vocational and Training (ATVT) CollegeAbout This Role
This role is about driving a multi-stakeholder, government-linked agricultural and veterinary training project across four Ethiopian regions. It suits a seasoned project manager who thrives in complex, partnership-heavy environments—balancing the demands of an academic institution, an international NGO, and national policy bodies. Expect to spend significant time coordinating field activities in Oromia, Sidama, Central Ethiopia, and Amhara, not just sitting at a desk.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The emphasis on five to eight years of experience suggests the employer wants someone who has already navigated bureaucratic hurdles and can manage grant-funded timelines without hand-holding. The requirement to report to multiple directors (college dean, federal director, and country director) implies high-level stakeholder management skills are non-negotiable. You’re likely expected to bring a track record of delivering results in agricultural or veterinary development projects, not just generic project management.
How to Approach This Application
In your cover letter and CV, highlight specific examples of managing projects with multiple government and NGO partners—especially if you’ve worked with Ethiopian federal or regional agricultural offices. Emphasize your ability to coordinate travel-heavy field operations across different zones, and any experience with TVET or livestock health initiatives. The employer will prioritize candidates who demonstrate they can align academic, NGO, and policy agendas without losing momentum.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best for an experienced project manager with a background in agriculture or veterinary development who enjoys hands-on, field-based coordination. Given the partnership with The Donkey Sanctuary and MoLS, competition will be moderate—candidates with direct Ethiopian government or NGO project experience will have a clear edge.
About the job
- Organization: Alage Agricultural, Technical, Vocational and Training (ATVT) College (in partnership with The Donkey Sanctuary and MoLS)
- Location: Alage ATVT College, with travel to four targeted regions (Oromia, Sidama, Central Ethiopia, & Amhara) in Ethiopia
- Deadline: 23 June, 2026
- Career Level: Senior
- Employment Type: Full-time
The contract: 36 months (June 2026 – May 2029).
- Number of people required: 1
Responsible to: The Project Manager will report directly to Alage College dean, Federal ATVET director and Country Director of The Donkey Sanctuary Ethiopia and work closely with project partners, the Finance Officer, MEL team, and government stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery
Position Overview: The Project Manager leads planning, implementation, coordination, and performance management of the project, ensuring effective delivery of equine welfare, alumni engagement, and institutional sustainability objectives through oversight of strategy, stakeholder coordination, technical implementation, MEAL, finance, and risk management.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Planning, Program Implementation & Technical Oversight
Translate project goals into annual, quarterly, and monthly work plans with clear activities, timelines, responsibilities, and alignment to equine welfare, alumni engagement, and sustainability.
Supervise implementation of all components (tracer system, alumni clusters, CPD training, welfare interventions), ensuring timely delivery, quality, and corrective action where needed.
Ensure welfare activities follow EARS methodology and animal welfare standards with evidence-based implementation and measurement.
Oversee CPD training for AHA alumni, ensuring relevance, tracer data use, and monitoring of learning and field application.
Regularly review and adjust plans based on field data, stakeholder feedback, and performance results.
2. Alumni System Development, Stakeholder Coordination & Partnership Management
Develop and manage the alumni tracer system through data collection, mapping, and digital database use.
Strengthen regional alumni clusters by promoting participation, collaboration, and clear roles.
Use tracer data to guide training, welfare priorities, and impact measurement.
Coordinate communication among TDS, MoLS, and Alage to ensure alignment and smooth collaboration.
Facilitate coordination meetings and workshops while managing partnerships and addressing operational risks.
3. Monitoring, Evaluation, Financial Oversight & Organizational Performance
Establish and manage a results-based MEL system tracking welfare, alumni engagement, and training outcomes.
Ensure regular data collection, analysis, and reporting for decision-making and accountability.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for donor and project compliance.
Work with Finance Officer to align budgets, monitor spending, and ensure efficient resource use.
Approve major expenditures and promote value for money and cost-effectiveness across all activities.
Qualification
- Master’s degree in Veterinary Medicine
Experience
- Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in program or project management
- Proven experience managing donor-funded development projects
- Strong background in livestock systems, animal health, or animal welfare programs
- Experience in multi-stakeholder coordination and partnership management
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent strategic planning and problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience in monitoring, evaluation, and reporting
- Ability to work effectively in dynamic and field-based environments
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
- Field travel allowance and per diem
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Exposure to national and international development and partnership environments
How To Apply
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply through the Ethiojobs online application system by submitting the following documents:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter
- Copies of academic and professional credentials
- Copies of relevant work experience certificates
Only applications submitted through Ethiojobs will be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
Application Deadline: Within 10 consecutive days from the date of vacancy announcement.
Note: Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Alage ATVET College is an equal opportunity employer.
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