Concern for Integrated Development (CFID), a non-profit civil society organization, has announced two job openings for qualified Ethiopian professionals. The positions are part of a project aimed at promoting peace building, conflict prevention, and community development. CFID is seeking a Project Officer and a Gender Focal Person to join its team. The organization is committed to equal opportunities and encourages women applicants to apply.
The Project Officer will be based in Aba’ala Woreda, Kilbat Rasu Zone, Afar, and will work on a full-time contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating project activities, facilitating training and community dialogues, and strengthening local conflict prevention and mediation mechanisms. They will also coordinate with government and community stakeholders, monitor implementation, collect data, and prepare reports. A Bachelor’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field is required, along with at least three years of relevant experience.
The Gender Focal Person will be based at CFID’s head office in Addis Ababa and will also work on a full-time contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for mainstreaming gender equality and social inclusion across the project, promoting women’s meaningful participation in peace building, and providing technical gender guidance. They will also monitor gender indicators, support gender-sensitive training and reporting, and strengthen safeguarding and referral mechanisms. A Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Peace and Conflict Studies, or a related field is required, along with at least three years of relevant experience.
CFID is committed to promoting equal opportunities and encourages women applicants to apply for both positions. Knowledge of the Afar context and language is an advantage for the Project Officer position. The organization is looking for candidates with strong facilitation, coordination, communication, and reporting skills. The deadline for submission of applications is Friday, October 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
To apply, interested candidates should submit an updated CV, cover letter, and relevant credentials to CFID at [email protected]. Any hard copy bid submission will be automatically disqualified. The document must be submitted within five working days from the date the notice is published in the newspaper. Documents submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
CFID’s job openings are part of its efforts to promote peace building, conflict prevention, and community development in Ethiopia. The organization’s projects aim to strengthen local conflict prevention and mediation mechanisms, promote women’s empowerment, and support inclusive programming. CFID is committed to working with local communities and stakeholders to achieve its goals.
The organization’s emphasis on gender equality and social inclusion reflects its commitment to promoting women’s meaningful participation in peace building and development. CFID’s projects aim to address the root causes of conflict and promote sustainable development in Ethiopia. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the job openings and be part of CFID’s efforts to make a positive impact in the country.
Key points
- CFID is seeking a Project Officer and a Gender Focal Person for peace building and development projects in Ethiopia.
- The deadline for submission of applications is Friday, October 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
- CFID is committed to promoting equal opportunities and encourages women applicants to apply for both positions.
