Assistant Program Manager

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Ethiopia Office is looking for a highly motivated and competent professional for the following position. KOICA is a government agency dedicated to the implementation of the Korea's Official Development Assistance (ODA). Its mission is to help developing countries reduce poverty, promote wellbeing, and achieve sustainable development. KOICA Ethiopia Office works with various partners including the government, international organizations, business, academia and civil society. Activities include implementing projects, providing capacity-building programs to government officials, and dispatching Korean volunteers and advisors to local institutions. Position Title: Assistant Program Manager The final position title will be determined based on the candidate's relevant work experience (e.g., "Program Manager" for a candidate with more than 7 years of relevant experience). Functional Responsibilities The Program Manager will play a leading role in managing KOICA's development cooperation programs in Ethiopia. This position requires strategic leadership, and a high level of adaptability in a multicultural and fast-paced work environment. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Program Management Tasks Lead the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of KOICA-funded projects in alignment with the Country Program (CP) related to social cohesion and peacebuilding and strategic priorities. Identify programmatic gaps and emerging opportunities; initiate concept development aligned with Ethiopia's development goals and KOICA's mandate. Oversee the preparation and review of detailed project implementation plans, including budgets, schedules, and key milestones. Manage project budgets and financial resources to ensure optimal utilization and compliance with regulations. Develop and maintain risk management frameworks to proactively address potential challenges and implement mitigation strategies. Monitor and evaluate project performance using tools such as Project Design Matrix (PDM), performance indicators, and field missions. Utilize data-driven approaches to analyze progress and impact, adjusting plans to enhance outcomes. Facilitate stakeholder(s) consultations, needs assessments, and capacity-building activities with government bodies and communities. Lead the design and implementation of peacebuilding and social cohesion initiatives in conflict-affected and fragile contexts, collaborating with relevant institutions. Lead multi-sectoral coordination and promote collaborative decision-making among diverse stakeholders to maximize project synergy. Employ project management tools to streamline workflows, track deliverables, and enhance communication. Mentor and supervise project staff and partners to build local capacity and ensure consistent quality standards. Adapt program activities flexibly to dynamic field conditions, security situations, and evolving community needs. Ensure timely resolution of implementation challenges while maintaining accurate and transparent communication with all stakeholders. Demonstrate strong documentation skills in drafting project monitoring reports, work plans, final outcome reports, official correspondences, and other relevant documentation. Ability to communicate effectively and maintain smooth reporting systems with Korean management.

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Ethiopia Office is a government agency dedicated to the implementation of the Korea's Official Development Assistance (ODA). Its mission is to help developing countries reduce poverty, promote wellbeing, and achieve sustainable development. KOICA Ethiopia Office works with various partners including the government, international organizations, business, academia and civil society. Activities include implementing projects, providing capacity-building programs to government officials, and dispatching Korean volunteers and advisors to local institutions.