EYU-ETHIOPIA
Vacancy Announcement for Director of Programmes
Vacancy Number: DP/EEV 01/26
JOB SUMMARY
Position: Director of Programmes
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Required Number: One
Category: Programmes
Career level: Grade V
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: Executed as per the organization scale
Duration: 12 months’ contract with possibility of extension, subject to performance evaluation.
Deadline for application: 10 (Ten) working days from the date of this vacancy announcement.
EYU-ETHIOPIA
Eyu-Ethiopia is an Ethiopian non-governmental organisation working to improve eye health, disability inclusion, and health systems through implementation research, evidence generation, innovation, capacity strengthening, and high-quality programme delivery. Working in close partnership with government, academic institutions and development partners, Eyu-Ethiopia designs and implements scalable solutions that strengthen health systems and improve equitable access to care.
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Eyu-Ethiopia is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Programmes to provide strategic leadership and technical oversight across its program portfolio. The Director of Programmes serves as a member of the senior leadership team and provides strategic, technical and operational leadership for Eyu-Ethiopia's programme portfolio. The position is responsible for driving programme excellence, organisational growth, resource mobilisation, partnership development and institutional strengthening while ensuring delivery of high-quality, evidence-informed programmes.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic and Technical Leadership
Provide strategic leadership for the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Eyu-Ethiopia's programs and projects.
Ensure alignment of programs with the organization's Strategic Plan and national priorities.
Promote evidence-based approaches and innovation to maximize program impact and sustainability.
Lead annual program planning and contribute to organizational strategy development.
Directly supervises programme and technical staff and provides matrix oversight to project teams.
Program Quality and Performance
Ensure timely and high-quality execution of program activities.
Oversee program monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning systems.
Ensure compliance with donor requirements, organizational policies, and applicable regulations.
Promote continuous quality improvement and adaptive management.
Business Development and Resource Mobilization
Lead the development of competitive proposals, concept papers, and technical narratives.
Identify and pursue new funding opportunities and strategic partnerships.
Support diversification of the organization's funding portfolio.
Partnerships and External Engagement
Build and maintain productive relationships with government entities, donors, academic institutions, professional associations, and implementing partners.
Represent Eyu-Ethiopia in national and international technical forums and coordination platforms.
Strengthen collaboration with stakeholders to advance organizational objectives.
People Management and Organizational Development
Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to program teams.
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning.
Support staff performance management and professional development.
Contribute to organizational capacity strengthening initiatives.
Oversee Programme budgets.
