VSO Ethiopia – Job Vacancies 2026

VSO Ethiopia – Job Vacancies 2026
VSO is the world’s leading international organisation working through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. We focus on people who are marginalised or excluded, including those living in poverty, people with disabilities or illness, and those facing discrimination, violence, disasters, disease, and conflict.
Position 1: Project Monitoring Evaluation & Learnings Officer Education/Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge and skills in
Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Project Management, Data Science, or related fields.
- Additional training or certification in
Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning (MERL), data management, or project managementis an advantage. Experience
- Relevant experience in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning within development or donor-funded projects.
- Experience using M&E tools and participatory methods.
- Experience in data collection, documentation, quantitative and qualitative research.
- Practical experience using digital data collection tools and database management systems.
- Knowledge of
SPSS, EPI-Info, KoboToolbox, ODK, CommCare, Power BI, R, Excel, or similar platforms.
- Knowledge of youth employment, workforce development, and women and youth economic participation is an advantage.
Location Addis Ababa (1) Bahir Dar (1) Kombolcha (1) Travel requirement
- Frequent travel to project field locations, woredas, and stakeholder sites within the assigned cluster.
- Occasional travel to other programme locations as required.
Application link for each position Deadline: August 25, 2026
Position 2: Project Facilitation Officer (Host Enterprise) Education/Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge and skills in
Development Studies, Economics, Business Administration, Project Management, Sociology, Social Work, Education, Labour Studies, or related fields. Experience
- Significant relevant professional experience in
youth employment, workforce development, internship programmes, TVET, livelihoods, private sector engagement, or economic empowerment programmes.
- Relevant experience in project coordination or management.
- Experience managing donor-funded programmes.
- Experience with youth employment, internship pathways, workforce development, enterprise engagement, and inclusive workplace practices.
- Experience in field/cluster-level implementation, including budget, procurement, logistics, and field office administration.
- Experience engaging with government, private sector, host enterprises, TVETs, universities, training providers, civil society, and youth networks.
- Practical skills in safeguarding, duty of care, risk monitoring, and incident response.
Location Addis Ababa (1) Bahir Dar (1) Kombolcha (1) Travel requirement
- Frequent travel to project field locations, woredas, and stakeholder sites within the assigned cluster.
- Occasional travel to other programme locations as required.
Application link for each position Deadline: August 25, 2026
Position 3: Cluster Coordinator Education/Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge and skills in
Development Studies, Economics, Business Administration, Project Management, Sociology, Social Work, Education, Labour Studies, or related fields. MA is an advantage. Experience
- Significant relevant professional experience in
youth employment, workforce development, internship programmes, TVET, livelihoods, private sector engagement, or economic empowerment programmes.
- Relevant experience in project coordination or management.
- Experience managing donor-funded programmes.
- Experience with youth employment, internship pathways, workforce development, and enterprise engagement.
- Experience in field/cluster-level implementation, including budget, procurement, logistics, and field office administration.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement with government, private sector, host enterprises, TVETs, universities, training providers, civil society, and youth networks.
- Experience in people management, coaching, and mentoring.
Location Addis Ababa (1) Bahir Dar (1) Kombolcha (1) Travel requirement
- Frequent travel to project field locations, woredas, and stakeholder sites within the assigned cluster.
- Occasional travel to other programme locations as required.
Application link for each position Deadline: August 23, 2026
Position 4: Policy Ecosystem Analyst Education/Qualification
- Master’s degree or equivalent in
Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics, Development Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Law, or related fields.
- A bachelor’s degree with exceptional relevant experience may be considered.
- Additional professional training in
policy analysis, research, project management, gender, or social inclusionis desirable. Experience
- Significant progressive professional experience in
policy analysis, research, or programme supportwithin the development sector, government, or international organisations.
- Experience conducting policy mapping, stakeholder analysis, and regulatory gap analysis.
- Experience in policy analysis, research, and evidence generation related to youth employment, internships, education, workforce development, or public sector reform.
- Good understanding of Ethiopian policy and institutional systems relevant to youth employment, internships, civil service, labour regulation, and workforce development.
- Stakeholder engagement and coordination experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in
English and Amharic. Location Addis Ababa Travel requirement
- Travel and work away from the home base for up to
40% of the time, including field project locations. Application link for each position Deadline: August 25, 2026
Position 5: Policy Manager Education/Qualification
- Master’s degree or equivalent in
Public Policy, Public Administration, Law, Development Studies, Economics, Social Sciences, or related fields.
- A bachelor’s degree with exceptional relevant experience may be considered.
- Additional certification in
policy analysis, project management (e.g. PMP), or gender mainstreamingis an advantage. Experience
- Substantial progressive professional experience in
policy development, public sector reform, or programme management.
- Proven experience in policy engagement at national and regional levels.
- Experience in youth-led advocacy, digital advocacy, and campaigns.
- Experience designing and operationalising inclusive youth employment, internship, or work-based learning policies, strategies, or programmes.
- Strong understanding of Ethiopian labour, public service, civil service reform, and youth employment frameworks.
- Proven ability to influence senior government, donor, civil society, and consortium stakeholders.
- Experience in gender equality, social inclusion, safeguarding, and youth-centred policy work.
- People management, coaching, mentoring, and facilitation experience.
Location Addis Ababa Travel requirement
- Travel and work away from the home base for up to
40% of the time, including remote areas within Ethiopia and occasionally internationally. Application link for each position Deadline: August 25, 2026
Position 6: Program Technical Manager Education/Qualification
- Master’s degree or equivalent knowledge and skills in technical leadership or advisory roles on
youth economic empowerment, employability pathways, TVET/livelihood interventions, or private sector engagement. Experience
- Relevant experience in technical leadership or advisory roles covering youth economic empowerment, employability pathways, internship programmes, workforce development, transition-to-work readiness, inclusive workplace practices, work-based mentoring, women and youth economic empowerment, TVET/livelihood interventions, and private sector engagement.
- Proven experience integrating
gender-transformative and disability-inclusive programming.
- Experience engaging with policy