Country Representative, Ethiopia

The position of Country Representative, Ethiopia at Penha in Ethiopia is now open for applications. This Representative sector position calls for a professional with 5 - 6 years of demonstrated expertise. Interested applicants should submit their applications before Feb, 28. JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Country Representative, Ethiopia Reporting to: Regional Programmes Coordinator Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Expected duration 1 year, with possibility of extension. Salary: negotiable We are looking for a dynamic person with a passion for development, who wishes to take advantage of an opportunity to develop a young country program, who possesses initiative and who enjoys engaging with diverse local and international partners. Background PENHA (The Pastoral and Environmental Network in the Horn of Africa), founded in 1989, is an African inspired and led NGO. PENHA is a regional NGO, with country offices in Ethiopia and Somaliland. PENHA combines grassroots project implementation with research and policy analysis, focusing on pastoralism, rangelands and dry forests, and addressing broader development issues, including gender. PENHA’s mission is to promote development by empowering communities and fostering sustainable and diversified livelihoods. PENHA’s program in Ethiopia After four years of successful implementation of the Working Landscapes program on the Tigray-Afar Border Landscape and at national level in collaboration with Tropenbos International (TBI) of the Netherlands, PENHA is seeking to grow the country program. PENHA works closely with federal institutions, regional administrations, research institutions and local communities to address the priorities of livelihoods and climate change. PENHA worked closely with Ethiopian Forestry Development to produce a National Drylands Restoration Strategy (involving six regions with significant areas of drylands), endorsed by the Ministry of Agriculture in 2023. PENHA is now seeking to undertake a number of initiatives that support the implementation of the strategy, complementing the government’s Green Legacy Initiative. PENHA believes in a bottom-up, participatory and people-centred approach, working in an open and collaborative way with numerous local and international partners. === Skills & Qualifications === Qualifications and Experience: • Master's degree in environment and development or a development related discipline • 5 - 7 years of experience in a development context • Experience in program/project management, implementation and evaluation • Experience in program development and design, including proposal development • Demonstrated capacity to raise financial resources from a range of donors • Experience with financial management including donor compliance and reporting • Experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with key stakeholders • Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders, such as local NGOs, government officials, donor representatives, and local and international staff. Skills and Core Competencies: • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills • Strong representation and negotiation skills • Strong oral and written communication skills • Ability to meet rigorous timelines, track results, and effectively manag --- About Ethiopia --- Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa and has a growing job market, particularly in the humanitarian, development, and private sectors. Major employment hubs include Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Garowe, Baidoa, and Kismayo, with opportunities from international NGOs, UN agencies, government institutions, and an expanding private sector. Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Buuxda • Shaqo Cusub

Qualifications and Experience: • Master's degree in environment and development or a development related discipline • 5 - 7 years of experience in a development context • Experience in program/project management, implementation and evaluation • Experience in program development and design, including proposal development • Demonstrated capacity to raise financial resources from a range of donors • Experience with financial management including donor compliance and reporting • Experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with key stakeholders • Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders, such as local NGOs, government officials, donor representatives, and local and international staff. Skills and Core Competencies: • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills • Strong representation and negotiation skills • Strong oral and written communication skills • Ability to meet rigorous timelines, track results, and effectively manage projects and multi-stakeholder relationships • Language skills: Fluency in English and Amharic (knowledge of other official federal working languages - Afaan Oromo, Tigrinya, Somali, and Afar – is a plus) • Core values: Integrity; Professionalism; Commitment to national development; Openness to collaboration; Inclusiveness with respect to all social groups in Ethiopia; Appreciation of the value of traditional knowledge and the importance of locally owned solutions

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CVs and a covering letter of interest in English to [email protected] and [email protected] by February 28th, 2026. Please submit the following documents via email (Ref: Eth-CR-2026): • An updated CV - maximum of three pages, with contact information for at least two referees • A one-page cover letter specifically prepared for this application, providing daytime telephone number. • A one-page summary outlining: Educational background; Work experience; Relevant skills and competencies; monthly salary expectation along with current or most recent salary If your application is successful, you will be required to submit a copy of your most recent academic degree certificate. Gender and cultural diversity are core recruitment values and women are strongly encouraged to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in working with PENHA. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Position duties and expectations change over time. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive, exclusive or exhaustive list of the job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization at the request of the Regional Programmes Coordinator of PENHA. Apply on [email protected] Apply at: mailto:[email protected]