Women Empowerment-Action (WE-Action) is an indigenous non- political, non- religious, non-profit, humanitarian and development-oriented organization working in Ethiopia to the improvement of the social, economic, and physical well-being of the poor women in particular and the community in general.
Women Empowerment-Action (WE-Action) External Vacancy Announcement
Job Position 1 – Project Accountant
Required Qualification and Experience
Education: BA in Accounting and Finance field with 2 years and above experience.
A proven skill with computer based financial reporting is a must.
NGO work experience preferable.
Duty Station: Amhara Region (Raya KoboTown)
Salary: As per the organization’s scale
Number of positions: 1 (One)
Employment Type: Full time
Duration: for one year with the possibility of extension based on the performance and budget availability
Duty Station: Raya Kobo, Amhara
Required Skills:
Peachtree software application skill is preferable
Good knowledge of Excel application skill is mandatory
Strong communication skills.
Training on IPSAS is added value.
Administrative skill
Job Position 2 – Public Health Engineer/ Water Sanitation and Hygiene (PHE/WASH) Officer
Required Qualification and Experience
Education: Master of Public Health/BSc in Environment Health Science, Public Heath, Health Officer, or related fields that can added value to the post.
Minimum of 6 years working experience in Public Health Promotion, Emergency WASH, public health promotion, community mobilization out of which preferable 3 years of experience working in INGO organization.
Experience and understanding of community mobilization in relation to water, sanitation, and hygiene activities.
Key skills and competency required
Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage effectively with survivors, colleagues, stakeholders, and community members. Ability to build rapport, maintain confidentiality, and work collaboratively in a team environment.
Community Mobilization: Build rapport with community members and mobilize them during project activities.
Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and organizational practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
Build Relationships: Establish and maintain relationships with partners and stakeholders.
Self- Management: Is self-directed, eager to meet and exceed objectives, and excited to take on more responsibility.
Gender Sensitive: Understands gender equality and demonstrate gender sensitive and responsive behaviors.
Salary: As per the organization’s scale
Employment Type: Full time
Duration: One year
Duty Station: Raya Kobo, Amhara
Job Position 3 – Public Health Promoter (PHP) Officer
Required Qualification and Experience
Education: Master of Public Health /BSc in Environment Health Science, Public Heath, Health Officer, or related fields that can added value to the post.
At least Five years of post-qualification experience in community-based Public Health Promotion projects.
Proven hands-on expertise in various techniques of hygiene promotion and AWD (Acute Watery Diarrhea) preparedness/response.
Experience in developing training materials and strong training skills. Knowledge of and experience with community-based interventions using participatory methodologies
Salary: As per the organization’s scale
Duration: One year with possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funds
Sex: Female is preferred
Duty Station: Raya Kobo, Amhara
Key skills and competency required
Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage effectively with survivors, colleagues, stakeholders, and community
members. Ability to build rapport, maintain confidentiality, and work collaboratively in a team environment.
Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and organizational practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
Build Relationships: Establish and maintain relationships with partners and stakeholders.
Self- Management: Is self-directed, eager to meet and exceed objectives, and excited to take on more responsibility.
Gender Sensitive: Understands gender equality and demonstrate gender sensitive and responsive behaviors.
Data Management and Reporting Skills: Ability to collect, analyze, and report on public health data, including monitoring and evaluation of program impact.
Project Management Skills: Experience in planning, executing, and managing public health projects, including managing resources and timelines effectively.
Advocacy and Outreach Skills: Ability to advocate for public health issues and engage communities through effective outreach and communication strategies.
Health Education Knowledge: Understanding of health education principles and techniques to effectively educate and motivate communities.
Job Position 4 – Women and Girls Friendly Space (WGFS) Facilitator
Required Qualification and Experience
Education: Diploma/Degree in social work/psychology or related fields preferred.
1-2 years’ (for degree holder) 3-4 years’ (for diploma holder) experience in the humanitarian sector, particularly in protection and GBV.
Experience in facilitating psychosocial group support activities with women and girls
Demonstrated experience working directly with survivors and can demonstrate understanding of a survivor-centered approach.
Key skills and competency required
Duty Station: Raya Kobo, Amhara
Reports to: Protection Officer
Salary: As per the organization’s scale
Number of positions: Five (5)
Employment Type: Full time
Duration: One year with the possibility of extension based on the performance and budget availability
Required Applicant: Female only
WGFS facilitator requires demonstration of the following competence:
Knowledge of GBV: Possess a strong understanding of gender-based violence, including its causes, dynamics, and survivor-centered approaches. Familiarity with international standards, guidelines, and best practices in GBV prevention and response is essential.
Basic Case Management Skills: Proficient in identifying survivors, providing psychosocial first aid and referral to specialized services.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage effectively with survivors, colleagues, stakeholders, and community members. Ability to build rapport, maintain confidentiality, and work collaboratively in a team environment.
Community Mobilization: Build rapport with community members and mobilize them during project activities.
Planning: Develop weekly plan of the WGFS activities.
Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and organizational practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization. Ensure confidentiality.
Build Relationships: Establish and maintain relationships with and among participants of the friendly space, create a conducive environment.
Creativity/Innovation: in respective areas of responsibility develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the friendly space.
Self- Management: is self-directed, eager to meet and exceed objectives, and excited to take on more responsibility.
Gender Sensitive: understands gender equality and demonstrate gender sensitive and responsive behaviors.
How To Apply
Interested applicants can submit their application letter and updated CV through the following email: vacancy@we-actionethiopia.org within the specified time frame.
Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information
Name of the position you have applied for
Summary of your qualifications and experience
Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job
Please include at least 3 references from current and former supervisors.
Closing date: 09-04-2025