Consortium of Christian Relief and Development Association (CCRDA)
Consortium of Christian Relief and Development Association (CCRDA) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Woreda Coordinator in various areas
Job Overview
- Organization: Consortium of Christian Relief and Development Association (CCRDA) in collaboration with the International Institute for Primary Health Care – Ethiopia (IPHC-E)
- Position: Woreda Coordinator
- Location: Misraq Guragie, Mesqan, Mareqo Liyu, Hadiya, Shashogo, Kembata, Silte, Hulbareg, Guragie, Yem, and other selected woredas in Central Ethiopia Regional State
- Work Mode: Field-Based (Remote Duty Station with Frequent Travel to Kebeles)
- Employment Type: Full-Time Contract (10 months, renewed quarterly)
- Number of Positions: 10
- Application Deadline: August 14, 2025
🏛 About the Organization
The International Institute for Primary Health Care – Ethiopia (IPHC-E) is a technical arm affiliated with the Ethiopian Ministry of Health (MOH) and supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. IPHC-E strengthens primary health care systems through capacity building, innovation labs, policy development, and evidence-based programming.
IPHC-E is partnering with the MOH and Big Win Philanthropy on a transformative initiative to accelerate progress toward the Seqota Declaration—a national commitment to eliminate child stunting in Ethiopia.
The Consortium of Christian Relief and Development Association (CCRDA) is implementing this project on the ground, working closely with regional and local governments to establish Model Woredas as scalable examples of integrated nutrition and health service delivery.
🎯 Project Overview: Technical Assistance for Model Woreda Establishment
This project aims to create replicable, high-impact model woredas that integrate three key interventions:
- Community Labs
- Growth Monitoring and Promotion (GMP)
- Yelemat Turufat (Household Nutrition Transformation)
By combining these approaches, the project will drive sustainable reductions in childhood stunting, serving as a “lighthouse” for national scale-up.
To ensure effective implementation, Woreda Coordinators are being recruited to lead technical assistance at the woreda and kebele levels across the Central Ethiopia Region.
📌 Key Responsibilities
As a Woreda Coordinator, you will serve as the primary focal point for the Seqota Declaration model woreda project in your assigned woreda. You will work under the supervision of the Regional Project Coordinator, with matrix reporting to the Woreda Administrator.
✅ Program Planning & Management
- Facilitate the development of multi-sectoral, costed annual plans at woreda and kebele levels.
- Orient local government staff on planning tools and budgeting processes.
- Organize monthly, quarterly, and annual coordination and review meetings with woreda and kebele administrations.
- Develop KPIs and performance scorecards to track progress toward stunting reduction.
🧠 Capacity Building & Technical Support
- Conduct capacity-building workshops for sector offices and frontline workers.
- Support the implementation of Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) strategies.
- Facilitate Community Lab workshops and support kebele-level implementation.
- Coordinate the production and dissemination of IEC/BCC materials using local resources.
🔍 Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (M&E)
- Conduct rapid assessments to identify gaps in GMP, community labs, and Yelemat Turufat coverage.
- Lead quarterly supportive supervision visits to selected kebeles.
- Ensure the timely reporting of UNISE and project indicators at the woreda and kebele levels.
- Document best practices, innovations, and success stories for national learning.
🤝 Stakeholder Coordination & Advocacy
- Maintain an updated stakeholder mapping and resource inventory.
- Mobilize local resources to address priority challenges.
- Coordinate the establishment and quarterly convening of a Religious Leaders’ Forum to promote nutrition-sensitive behaviors.
- Serve as liaison between IPHC-E, CCRDA, MOH, and local government stakeholders.
✅ Qualifications & Experience
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree (BSc/BA) in Public Health, Nutrition, Agriculture, or a related field
- A Master’s degree is an added advantage
Professional Experience:
- 3–5 years of experience in program coordination, public health, or nutrition projects
- Proven experience working with Ethiopian government institutions at woreda or kebele level
- Prior involvement in Seqota Declaration, SD Model Woreda, or similar nutrition initiatives is highly preferred
- Demonstrated skills in report writing, data analysis, and workshop facilitation
Technical & Soft Skills:
- Fluency in English, Amharic, and local language(s) (e.g., Guragigna, Hadiyigna, Kembatigna)
- Strong computer skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email, internet
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to field conditions
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
📦 Key Deliverables
- Completion of all four project components:
- Rapid Assessment & Preparation
- Community-Led High-Impact Interventions
- Implementation Support
- M&E and Documentation
- Identification of priority kebeles based on GMP, Community Lab, and Yelemat Turufat status
- Compiled monthly progress reports, meeting minutes, and assessment findings
- Documented best practices, innovations, and advocacy materials
- Successful facilitation of sensitization and capacity-building workshops
- Timely submission of M&E data and performance reports to the Regional Project Coordinator
💰 Compensation & Contract Terms
- Contract Duration: 10 months (renewed every 3 months based on performance)
- Salary: Negotiable, competitive with similar NGO positions
- Work Location: Assigned woreda in Central Ethiopia (frequent travel to kebeles required)
🌐 Why This Role Matters
Childhood stunting affects nearly 30% of children in Ethiopia and has long-term impacts on health, education, and economic productivity. The Seqota Declaration aims to end this crisis by 2030—and you can help make it happen.
As a Woreda Coordinator, you’ll be on the front lines of one of Ethiopia’s most ambitious public health initiatives, directly contributing to:
- Improved nutrition outcomes
- Stronger local health systems
- Community empowerment
- National policy influence
📥 How to Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to apply within 7 consecutive days of the job posting via the online portal:
🔗 Apply Here – Woreda Coordinator Application Form
Required:
- Complete the online application form
- Submit your CV and cover letter through the portal
📌 Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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🚀 Be a Catalyst for Change in Ethiopia’s Health System!
If you’re passionate about agriculture, nutrition, community health, and systems transformation, this is your chance to lead at the grassroots level.
👉 Apply by August 14, 2025 and help build a stunting-free future for Ethiopia’s children.