AMREF Senior Programme Manager Jobs in Ethiopia
AMREF Senior Programme Manager Jobs in Ethiopia; This role requires a leader who combines strong execution discipline, contextual intelligence, disciplined innovation, and adaptive change leadership in a complex, donor‑funded, multi‑stakeholder environment.
Key Responsibilities
Programme delivery, innovation, and execution
Lead the end‑to‑end implementation of the Ethiopia community health workforce programme, translating programme priorities into clear, executable country plans that deliver timely results and tangible impact.
Apply entrepreneurial and problem‑solving mindset to identify delivery risks, operational efficiencies, and opportunities to strengthen programme impact.
Coordinate all sub‑grantees in the country programme and ensure disciplined execution while encouraging practical innovation and Proof of Concept development.
Change leadership & programme stewardship
Exercise sound judgement in interpreting programme strategy, donor intent and country context realities.
Anticipate and respond to shifts in the political, regulatory, and operating environment.
Apply disciplined programme adaptation within agreed governance frameworks.
People leadership, capability building and safeguarding
Model and reinforce programme values, safeguarding commitments and ethical standards.
Lead, manage and develop country programme teams fostering accountability, collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
Coach and support team members to build leadership capacity and resilience.
Financial stewardship & resource optimization
Oversee country work plans, budgets, and resource allocation in collaboration with Finance and Grants teams.
Ensure compliance with donor financial requirements, programme policies, and local regulatory frameworks.
Support accurate financial reporting, audits, and resource optimization decisions.
Monitoring, Learning and Adaptive Management
Work closely with MEL colleagues to ensure high‑quality data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Use evidence, learning, and contextual insight to inform decision‑making.
Contribute country‑level insights and lessons learned to regional and organisational learning processes.
Stakeholder, Partner & Ecosystem Leadership
Build and sustain effective working relationships with senior government counterparts, consortium partners, and training institutions.
Provide oversight and support partner performance management.
Represent the programme in country‑level coordination, learning, and review forums.
Risk Management and compliance
Identify, assess, and
manage programme, operational, and contextual risks at country level.
Ensure adherence to safeguarding, compliance, and risk management requirements.
Escalate critical issues to HQ Programme Director with clear mitigation options.
Key Performance Indicators (Success Measures)
Programme delivery and country‑level impact.
Operational excellence and country risk management.
Country financial and grant stewardship.
Leadership behaviors.
Country contribution to scale, learning & sustainability.
Programme governance & stakeholder confidence.
Qualifications – Job Requirements
10+ years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years of senior leadership in social enterprise, international development, or mission‑driven organisations.
Master’s degree in Public Health, Public Policy, International Development, Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, or related field (PhD an added advantage).
Programme or Project Management certification (PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent).
Change Management certification (PROSCI, CCMP) an added advantage.
Track record of setting strategic direction for large multi‑stakeholder country programmes.
Strong financial and commercial judgment in donor‑funded contexts.
Proven experience building and managing high‑value partnerships.
Experience in health systems, community health workforce development, or youth employment.
Exposure to gender‑responsive or inclusive employment models.
Must be an Ethiopian citizen, legal resident or possess work authorization documents.
Core Competencies
Driving execution.
Driving innovation and entrepreneurship.
Facilitating change.
Driving for results.
Creating an inclusive environment.
Delegation and empowerment.
Innovative leadership.
Proactive learner.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; AMREF Senior Programme Manager Jobs in Ethiopia
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