Jul 10, 2026
1. Job Summary & Objective
The Hub Consultant oversees the day-to-day management and strategic implementation of the Regional Civic Hub and its associated regional activities. The primary goal is to establish the Hub as a dynamic center for youth mobilization, civic education, and e-learning. The Hub Consultant will drive regional project delivery, cultivate strong collaboration with local stakeholders including universities, youth organizations, and government bureaus, and ensure all hub initiatives achieve their intended impact.
2. Role and Responsibilities
- Management and Operationalization of the Hub
- Oversee the daily operations and administration of the physical hub space, ensuring it is a safe and welcoming environment for all users.
- Manage hub resources, including e-learning equipment, hub materials, and any other supplies.
- Maintain and develop a regular plan of hub activities, workshops, and events.
- Project coordination and Implementation
- Support the implementation of project activities, including civic education training, e-learning sessions, and youth dialogues.
- Develop context specific youth outreach and engagement strategies for enrolling citizens from diverse youth associations into digital civic education programs.
- Develop and implement creative mobilization strategies to engage diverse youth groups, including university students, high school civic clubs, and informal youth networks (such as sports clubs, art groups).
- Facilitate Inter/Intra-Regional Peace Building Initiative workshops and consultative discussions.
- Foster Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the primary CECOE point of contact for regional project execution.
- Establish and maintain formal relationships with key local partners, including universities, high schools, local CSOs/CBOs, and youth associations.
- Liaise with relevant government bodies and traditional associations.
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting, and Documentation
- Track attendance, user engagement, and activity metrics for all Hub programs.
- Collect feedback from Hub users and community partners to improve service delivery.
- Prepare activity/programmatic reports regularly on a timely basis (weekly, monthly, and quarterly) detailing achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
3. Educational Requirements
- Minimum Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Civics & Ethical Studies, Sociology, Development Studies, Project Management, or a closely related field.
4. Related Experience
- Minimum experience: 4 years of professional experience in project coordination, community organizing/mobilization, or CSO/NGO project (program) implementation.
- Specific Experience Required:
- Proven track record in youth mobilization, facilitation, and community engagement.
- Experience working with local government sector bureaus, educational institutions (schools/universities), and community elders.
- Familiarity with the local socio-political context of the assigned region.
- Prior experience managing a resource center, youth center, or e-learning facility.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Networking & Interpersonal communication Skills
- Ability to lead training sessions, facilitation skill, moderate dialogues, and present project goals clearly to stakeholders.
- Digital Literacy (e-learning support): the ability to guide youth in using e-learning platforms.
- Ability to handle activities and meet strict deadlines.
- Language Proficiency: fluency in the local languageand Tigrinya is required.
Good command of English for reporting purposes.
How to Apply
Application deadline: 30 July 2026.
CECOE is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Jul 10, 2026
Job Summary & Objective
The Hub Intern will support the Regional Hub Consultant in the daily operations, mobilization, and project implementation of the Regional Civic Hub. This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience for young professionals and students passionate about civic education, youth engagement, and community development. The intern will play a key role in ensuring the hub remains an active, welcoming space for youth, assisting with e-learning initiatives, and helping track the impact of hub activities.
Roles and Responsibilities
1. Hub Operations and Administrative Support
- Assist the Regional Hub Consultant in managing the daily operations of the physical hub space to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
- Help maintain and organize hub resources, including tracking e-learning equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Welcome hub visitors, answer basic inquiries, and guide users on how to access hub facilities.
- Assist in setting up the hub for daily activities, workshops, and events.
2. Project Implementation and Youth Engagement Support
- Support the rollout of civic education training, youth dialogues, and e-learning sessions.
- Assist in mobilizing youth from universities, high schools, and local clubs to participate in digital civic education programs.
- Provide basic technical support and guidance to youth using the hub's e-learning platforms.
- Help facilitate and organize logistics for Inter/Intra Regional Peace Building Initiative workshops and consultations.
3. Stakeholder Engagement Support
- Assist the Regional Hub Consultant in communicating with local youth associations, high school civic clubs, and university representatives.
- Help draft invitation letters, event agendas, and informational materials for local partners.
- Accompany the Regional Hub Consultant to meetings with local stakeholders to take notes and assist with follow-ups.
4. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Documentation
- Register participants and track daily attendance/user engagement metrics at the Hub.
- Distribute and collect feedback forms from Hub users and training participants.
- Assist the Regional Hub Consultant in compiling data and drafting weekly and monthly programmatic reports.
- Take high-quality photos and document success stories during hub events for reporting and outreach purposes.
Educational Requirements
- Must be a recent university graduate OR a final/last-year university student.
- Pursuing or holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Civics & Ethical Studies, Sociology, Development Studies, Public Administration, Social Science or a closely related field.
Related Experience
- No prior formal professional experience is required, making this ideal for entry-level candidates.
- Active participation in university student unions, peace clubs, volunteering with local CSOs/NGOs, or community organizing is highly advantageous.
- Familiarity with the local youth dynamics and socio-political context of the assigned region.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Computer skills with the ability to navigate e-learning platforms, use Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel), and basic internet research.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage confidently with diverse youth groups.
- Reliable and capable of handling multiple administrative and organizing tasks simultaneously.
Language Proficiency:
Fluency in the local language of the assigned region and Tigrinya is strictly required. A good command of English is strongly preferred.
How to Apply
Application deadline: 30 July 2026.
CECOE is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
May 28, 2026
Primary Locations: Amhara-Bahir Dar, Afar-Awash 7, Oromia-Adama, Benishangul Gumuz-Assosa, and South Ethiopia-Wolaita Sodo (1 per region)
Reporting Line: Regional Hub Coordinator
Type of Employment: Internship (Contractual)
Eligible Candidates: Final-year students or recent graduates from a university
Objective & Summary
The Regional Hub Intern assists the Regional Hub Coordinator with project execution, mobilization efforts, and routine hub management. Tailored for students and early-career professionals committed to community growth, youth involvement, and civic learning, this role offers practical experience. Key duties include assisting with e-learning programs, monitoring activity impact, and maintaining the hub as a vibrant youth-centered space.
Job Description: Hub Intern
Job Title: Regional Hub Intern
Location: Afar (1), Amhara (1), Benishangul Gumuz (1), Oromia (1), and South Ethiopia (1)
Reports To: Regional Hub Coordinator
Employment Type: Internship (Contract-based)
Target Group: Recent university graduates or final/last-year university students
Job Summary & Objective
The Hub Intern will support the Regional Hub Coordinator in the daily operations, mobilization, and project implementation of the Regional Civic Hub. This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience for young professionals and students passionate about civic education, youth engagement, and community development. The intern will play a key role in ensuring the hub remains an active, welcoming space for youth, assisting with e-learning initiatives, and helping track the impact of hub activities.
Roles and Responsibilities
1. Hub Operations and Administrative Support
- Assist the Hub Coordinator in managing the daily operations of the physical hub space to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
- Help maintain and organize hub resources, including tracking e-learning equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Welcome hub visitors, answer basic inquiries, and guide users on how to access hub facilities.
- Assist in setting up the hub for daily activities, workshops, and events.
2. Project Implementation and Youth Engagement Support
- Support the rollout of civic education training, youth dialogues, and e-learning sessions.
- Assist in mobilizing youth from universities, high schools, and local clubs to participate in digital civic education programs.
- Provide basic technical support and guidance to youth using the hub's e-learning platforms.
- Help facilitate and organize logistics for Inter/Intra Regional Peace Building Initiative workshops and consultations.
3. Stakeholder Engagement Support
- Assist the Hub Coordinator in communicating with local youth associations, high school civic clubs, and university representatives.
- Help draft invitation letters, event agendas, and informational materials for local partners.
- Accompany the Hub Coordinator to meetings with local stakeholders to take notes and assist with follow-ups.
4. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Documentation
- Register participants and track daily attendance/user engagement metrics at the Hub.
- Distribute and collect feedback forms from Hub users and training participants.
- Assist the Coordinator in compiling data and drafting weekly and monthly programmatic reports.
- Take high-quality photos and document success stories during hub events for reporting and outreach purposes.
Educational Requirements
- Must be a recent university graduate OR a final/last-year university student.
- Pursuing or holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Civics & Ethical Studies, Sociology, Development Studies, Public Administration, Social Science or a closely related field.
Related Experience
- No prior formal professional experience is required, making this ideal for entry-level candidates.
- Active participation in university student unions, peace clubs, volunteering with local CSOs/NGOs, or community organizing is highly advantageous.
- Familiarity with the local youth dynamics and socio-political context of the assigned region.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Computer skills with the ability to navigate e-learning platforms, use Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel), and basic internet research.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage confidently with diverse youth groups.
- Reliable and capable of handling multiple administrative and organizing tasks simultaneously.
Language Proficiency:-
Fluency in the local language of the assigned region and Amharic is strictly required. A good command of English is strongly preferred.
May 28, 2026
Job Description: Regional Hub Coordinator
Job Title: Regional Hub Coordinator/Consulatant
Location: Location: Afar-Awash 7 (1), Amhara-Bahir Dar (1), Benishangul Gumuz-Assosa (1), Oromia-Adama(1), and South Ethiopia-Wolaita Sodo (1)
Reports To: Project Coordinator
Employment Type: Contract-based
1. Job Summary & Objective
The Hub Coordinator oversees the day to day management and strategic implementation of the Regional Civic hub and its associated regional activities. The primary goal is to establish the Hub as a dynamic center for youth mobilization, civic education, and e-learning. The hub coordinator will drive regional project activity delivery, cultivate strong collaboration with local stakeholders including universities, youth organizations, and government bureaus and ensure all hub initiatives achieve their intended impact.
2. Role and Responsibilities
- Management and Operationalization of the Hub
- Oversee the daily operations and administration of the physical hub space, ensuring it is a safe, and welcoming environment for all users.
- Manage hub resources, including e-learning equipment, hub materials, and any other supplies.
- Maintain and develop a regular plan of hub activities, workshops, and events.
- Project coordination and Implementation
- Support the implementation of project activities, including civic education training e-learning sessions, and youth dialogues.
- Develop context specific youth outreach and engagement strategies for enrolling citizens from diverse youth associations into digital civic education programs.
- Develop and implement creative mobilization strategies to engage diverse youth groups, including university students, high school civic clubs, and informal youth networks (such as sports clubs, art groups).
- Facilitate Inter/Intra Regional Peace Building Initiative workshops, and consultative discussions
- Foster Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the primary CECOE point of contact for regional project execution.
- Establish and maintain formal relationships with key local partners, Universities, High Schools, local CSO/CBOs, and Youth Associations.
- Liaise with relevant government bodies, and traditional associations.
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting, and Documentation
- Track attendance, user engagement, and activity metrics for all Hub programs.
- Collect feedback from Hub users and community partners to improve service delivery.
- Prepare activity/programmatic reports regularly on a timely basis (weekly, monthly, and quarterly) detailing achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
3. Educational Requirements
- Minimum Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Civics & Ethical Studies, Sociology, Development Studies, Project Management, or a closely related field.
4. Related Experience
- Minimum experience; 4 years of professional experience in project coordination, community organizing/mobilization, or CSO/NGO project (program) implementation.
- Specific Experience Required:-
- Proven track record in youth mobilization, facilitation, and community engagement.
- Experience working with local government sector bureaus, educational institutions (schools/universities), and community elders.
- Familiarity with the local socio-political context of the assigned region.
- Prior experience managing a resource center, youth center, or e-learning facility.
5. Required Skills & Competencies
- Networking & Interpersonal communication Skills
- Ability to lead training sessions, facilitation skill, moderate dialogues, and present project goals clearly to stakeholders.
- Digital Literacy (E-learning support) the ability to guide youth in using e-learning platforms.
- Ability to handle activities and meet strict deadlines.
- Language Proficiency; fluency in local languageand Amharic is required.
Good command of English for reporting purposes.
May 11, 2026
Job Posting: Project Officer
Date Posted: May 11, 2026
Closing Date: May 18, 2026
Position Title: Project Officer
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, with frequent travel to project regions (including Tigray, Harar, Benishangul-Gumuz, Gambela, Afar, Somali, Amhara, and Oromia)
Reports to: Project Manager
Contract Type: Full-time (Project-based)
Duration: 1 year (with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding, aligned with the 36-month project duration)
1. Background
The Coalition of Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations for Elections (CECOE) is the lead partner in a consortium alongside Bright Future and Ethiopian Women Rights Advocates (EWRA). Together, we are implementing a multi-year project titled "Promoting Democracy, Civic Engagement, and Human Rights in Ethiopia through Strengthening Civic Actors". This comprehensive initiative aims to enhance citizen participation, support grassroots civil society organizations (CSOs), promote peacebuilding, and elevate women’s leadership in local governance.
To ensure the successful delivery of these strategic goals, CECOE is seeking a highly qualified Project Officer. This role is critical for the day-to-day coordination, implementation, and monitoring of project activities across our target regions.
2. Purpose of the Position
The Project Officer will ensure the seamless execution of project activities by working in close collaboration with consortium partners and regional stakeholders. The officer will be instrumental in operationalizing the "Bqu Zega" civic engagement hubs, supporting the e-learning platform, facilitating the Inter-Regional Peacebuilding Initiative (IRPI), and advancing women’s leadership and CSO capacity-building efforts.
3. Duties and Responsibilities
The Project Officer will perform the following key tasks:
Project Implementation and Coordination
- Facilitate the establishment and daily operations of the 6 regional "Bqu Zega" civic engagement hubs and the digital e-learning platform.
- Coordinate seamlessly with consortium partners (Bright Future and EWRA) to ensure the timely and effective delivery of all joint activities.
- Organize and facilitate capacity-building workshops, "Innovate for Democracy" marathons, and local civic engagement events across the target regions.
- Provide logistical and technical support for the sub-granting processes, particularly for the civic engagement seed funds and joint peacebuilding projects.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)
- Track the progress of project activities against established work plans, budgets, and the broader results framework.
- Collect data, document success stories, and compile case studies from the regional hubs to measure impact.
- Assist in organizing bi-annual roundtable discussions, lesson-learning summits, and the annual Civic Education Conference.
- Contribute to outcome-level monitoring focusing on citizen engagement, peacebuilding efficacy, and the advancement of women’s leadership.
Capacity Building and Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with hub representatives to enhance the organizational and advocacy capacities of emerging CSOs, journalists, and youth networks.
- Support mentorship programs and peer-to-peer networking forums tailored for young women leaders and civil society actors.
- Build and maintain robust working relationships with local government entities, human rights commissions, community leaders, and media outlets.
- Facilitate inter-regional dialogues and campaigns that promote human rights, civic duties, and conflict resolution.
Reporting and Documentation
- Prepare high-quality periodic progress reports, activity briefs, and operational updates for internal use and donor compliance.
- Ensure meticulous documentation of all field activities and assist the finance team with financial compliance monitoring.
- Support the development and dissemination of project communication materials, including policy briefs, radio/TV spots, and advocacy campaigns.
6. Expected Deliverables
- Timely, high-quality implementation of project activities in strict alignment with consortium work plans.
- Comprehensive monthly and quarterly progress reports, complete with actionable insights and detailed activity documentation.
- Effective and responsive coordination of the "Bqu Zega" civic engagement hubs and regional CSO partners.
- Measurable contributions toward the project's targeted outcomes regarding citizen participation, peacebuilding, and gender-responsive policy advocacy.
4. Required Qualifications and Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Law, Human Rights, Development Studies, Gender Studies, or a related field (A Master’s degree is a distinct advantage).
- A minimum of 5+ years of relevant professional experience in project coordination, civic engagement, peacebuilding, or human rights advocacy.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with grassroots CSOs, women’s rights organizations, or democratic governance initiatives.
- Strong familiarity with Ethiopia's current civic education landscape, peacebuilding methodologies, and women’s leadership programming.
- Proven expertise in organizing large-scale training sessions, community dialogues, and stakeholder workshops.
- Hands-on experience with sub-grant management, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and capacity development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of producing high-quality reports.
- Proficiency in English and Amharic; knowledge of additional local languages (such as Afan Oromo, Tigrigna, Af Somali, or Af Afar) is a strong asset.
5. Competencies
- Exceptional organizational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- High cultural sensitivity and excellent interpersonal skills for working with diverse inter-regional groups.
- A deep commitment to democratic values, human rights, gender equality, and sustainable peacebuilding.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and adaptive learning skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a diverse consortium team.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
● Fluency in English and Amharic; an additional local language (Tigrigna, Oromiffa, Somali, etc.) is a plus.
