Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) Ethiopia Vacancy Announcements

1. Position: Finance and Administration Manager/Director

Location: Addis Ababa
Salary: 25,000.00 to 30,000.00 ETB (Based on experience)
Duty Station: National Office
Reporting to: Executive Director

Skills and Educational Background:

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related fields
Minimum 4 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in a local/international NGO
Strong financial management and reporting skills, proficiency in accounting software
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, collaborative work approach
Experience in managing teams and leading organizational change
Proactive problem-solving skills, commitment to continuous improvement
Familiarity with donor compliance requirements and NGO best practices
Fluency in English and Amharic; additional language skills are an asset
Proficient in financial management software, spreadsheets, and relevant technology
Knowledge of Ethiopian financial regulations and reporting requirements
Commitment to the mission and values of YMCA Ethiopia

2. Position: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEAL) Officer

Location: Addis Ababa
Reporting to: Executive Director
Employment Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Salary: 20,000.00 – 25,000.00 ETB (Based on experience)
Duty Station: National Office

Job Summary:
The MEAL Officer will provide technical assistance in designing and implementing monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems for YMCA Ethiopia projects. Responsibilities include developing and strengthening monitoring, inspection, and evaluation procedures, and ensuring timely delivery of project activities and achievement of targets, milestones, and reporting.

Skills and Educational Background:

Advanced degree in M&E/Project Management, Development Studies, Statistics, or relevant disciplines
2+ years of solid experience in M&E, accountability, and learning in NGOs, familiar with youth-serving organizations
Experience working in consortiums/partnership implementation programs
Skills in SPSS, STATA, Advanced Excel
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and local languages
Experience in strategic planning, needs assessment, program design, logical framework development, selecting indicators, implementing monitoring plans, coordinating evaluations, and data analysis
Demonstrated skills in training and M&E capacity development of staff preferred
Innovative, vibrant, active, proficient in communication, and an excellent team player

3. Position: Communication and Partnership Specialist

Location: Addis Ababa
Reporting to: Executive Director
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: 20,000.00 – 30,000.00 ETB (Based on experience)
Duty Station: National Office

Job Summary:
The Communication and Partnership Specialist will develop and implement effective communication strategies to promote YMCA Ethiopia’s programs and initiatives domestically and within the broader African YMCA network. This role will also serve as a liaison between YMCA Ethiopia and the African Union, representing the interests of African Alliance YMCAs and facilitating collaboration and partnership opportunities.

Skills and Educational Background:

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, or related fields (Master’s degree preferred)
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in communication, stakeholder engagement, or partnership management, preferably in the non-profit or development sector
Expertise in developing and executing effective communication strategies using traditional and digital channels
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders
Proficiency in IT tools related to communication (Photoshop, Canvas, etc.)
Familiarity with the African Union’s structure, policies, and decision-making processes preferred
Proficiency in English; knowledge of any other official African Union languages (French, Arabic, Portuguese, or Spanish) is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to tailor messages to different audiences
Proven project management and team collaboration skills

Application Instructions:
Interested and qualified applicants can apply by sending their applications to: