Liyana Universal Community Service (LUCS) is a federally registered, board-led, non-profit organization established in September 2025 in accordance with the Civil Society Organizations Proclamation of Ethiopia. LUCS is dedicated to serving the public interest through inclusive, ethical, and evidence-based community interventions. With a mission is to build stronger, healthier communities through integrated health and education initiatives, and its vision is a future where all communities are resilient, empowered, and thriving.
\nLUCS operates across several regions of Ethiopia, including Sidama, Oromia, Addis Ababa, Southern Ethiopia, and Central Ethiopia, with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention, strengthening local health systems, and supporting local school systems. Its work includes promoting healthy lifestyles, preventing non-communicable diseases, injury, and mental health challenges; improving maternal, child, and adolescent health building the capacity of primary healthcare facilities; and advancing school-based health, education, and youth empowerment programs. Through these efforts, LUCS contributes to sustainable community development and improved quality of life.
\nLiyana Universal Community Service (LUCS) would like to recruit potential candidates for the job position of Project Officer.
\nEmployment type: \u2013 Permanent \u2013 Fulltime
\nRequired person: \u2013 1 (One)
\nSalary & Benefits: \u2013 Based on the organization scale
\nLocation:- Head Office \u2013 Addis Ababa, with frequent field travel.
\nTherefore, qualified applicants who can perform the following responsibilities and meet the requirements are invited to apply for the job.
\nJob Summary
\nThe Project Officer Is responsible for the effective, on-the-ground implementation and day-to-day coordination of Liyana Universal Community Service projects, working under the direct supervision of the Project Manager. This role ensures project activities are executed efficiently, adhere to work plans and budgets, and are aligned with LUCS\u2019s mission and donor requirements. The Officer acts as the primary link between the Head Office, field teams, and the beneficiary communities.
\nKey Responsibilities and Duties
\n Project Implementation and Management
\n\u2022 Activity Execution: Manage the daily implementation of project activities as detailed in the work plan, ensuring all tasks are completed on schedule and meet quality standards.
\n\u2022 Coordination: Coordinate closely with field staff, community facilitators, and relevant technical experts to ensure smooth and integrated delivery of multi-sector activities (e.g., health, education).
\n\u2022 Procurement Support: Initiate and follow up on procurement requests for project materials and services, working closely with the Administration \/Logistics team to ensure timely delivery to the field.
\n\u2022 Problem Solving: Identify operational challenges and constraints in the field and propose practical solutions to the Project Manager to maintain project momentum.
\nMonitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
\n\u2022 Field Monitoring: Conduct regular, structured field visits to monitor project progress,
\nVerify reported achievements, and ensure activities are being carried out according to the approved plan.
\n\u2022 Data Collection: Oversee and support the collection of accurate project data, ensuring
\nThat all monitoring tools (e.g., questionnaires, databases) are used correctly by field staff.
\n\u2022 Progress Reporting: Prepare timely, detailed, and analytical contributions to monthly, quarterly, and annual project reports for submission to the Project Manager.
\n\u2022 Documentation: Ensure all project activities are properly documented with photographic evidence, beneficiary lists, meeting minutes, and distribution records.
\nFinancial and Budget Monitoring
\n\u2022 Budget Tracking: Monitor project expenditure at the activity level in collaboration with the Finance Officer, ensuring spending remains within the allocated budget lines.
\n\u2022 Cash Flow: Manage field-level operational cash advances and ensure timely liquidation and proper accounting for all project funds disbursed in the field.
\nStake holder Engagement
\n\u2022 Community Liaison: Maintain strong, positive relationships with local government
\nRepresentatives, community leaders, and beneficiaries, ensuring their active participation and feedback throughout the project cycle.
\n\u2022 Partnership Support: Represent LUCS at relevant local coordination meetings and workshops as directed by the Project Manager.<\/p>\n
About You<\/p>\n
Required Qualifications and Skills Education<\/p>\n
A minimum of a Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Project Management, Sociology, Social work, Economics, Health Management or a related field. Experience
\nMinimum of 4 years of proven experience in implementing and monitoring community- based development projects, preferably within the NGO\/CSO sector.
\nDirect experience working in integrated service delivery models ishighly desirable.
\nDemonstrated experience in developing work plans and writing high-quality project progress reports.<\/p>\n
Competencies and Skills<\/p>\n
Organizational Skills: Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills with a strong ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
\nField work Capability: Willingness and ability to travel frequently and work effectively in challenging field environments.
\nData Management: Proficiency in data collection, basic analysis, and report writing.
\nCommunication: Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication abilities (written and verbal) in English and local working languages. Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"Liyana Health Care PLC","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[11],"job-categories":[],"job-types":[12],"class_list":["post-2097","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-expired","hentry","job_listing_region-ethiopia","job-type-full-time"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/2097","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2097"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=2097"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=2097"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=2097"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}