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Job Title: Project Coordinator – Scaling Last Mile Immunization Delivery
Employer: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Type: Full-time, In Person
Application Deadline: November 23, 2025

Overview:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Coordinator to lead the anticipated project, “Scaling the Last Mile Delivery of Immunization Services: Reaching the Missed Community in Ethiopia.” The initiative focuses on deploying and scaling innovative Indigo cold storage backpacks to strengthen vaccine delivery and immunization coverage, especially for zero-dose and under-immunized children in remote and conflict-affected areas.

IRC is a global humanitarian organization dedicated to helping people survive, recover, and reclaim control of their future after crises. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, IRC works in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to communities affected by conflict and disaster. The organization prioritizes gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in its programs and operations, ensuring equitable access to services for all clients, including marginalized groups.

Role Summary:
The Project Coordinator will oversee the overall management and day-to-day implementation of project activities. This includes planning, monitoring, and evaluating the use of Indigo Backpack cold chain technology, coordinating with government bodies and research partners, and ensuring compliance with IRC and donor standards. The coordinator will facilitate collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH), Regional Health Bureaus, and key stakeholders, while managing project logistics, financial reporting, and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily project coordination and ensure timely execution of activities according to approved work plans.
• Oversee deployment and evaluation of Indigo Backpack cold chain technology.
• Support operational research, evidence generation, and the development of a national roadmap for scale-up.
• Coordinate procurement, importation, and deployment of equipment in collaboration with MoH and other government agencies.
• Organize workshops, co-creation sessions, and validation meetings with government, donors, and partners.
• Maintain comprehensive project records, including meeting minutes and decision logs.
• Monitor outreach services to ensure effective vaccine delivery in selected sites.
• Serve as the focal point for communication with government and research partners, fostering collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with IRC safeguarding, ethics, and operational standards.
• Coordinate financial and grant management activities, including budget tracking and reporting.
• Support Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) by contributing to dashboards, performance summaries, and learning reports.
• Identify project risks and propose mitigation strategies to ensure smooth implementation.

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Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years (BSc) or 4 years (MPH/MSc) of progressive project coordination experience within international NGOs, particularly in immunization, cold chain, or health programs.
• Demonstrated experience in vaccine systems strengthening, cold chain management, and implementation research.
• Strong record of managing multi-partner initiatives and supervising field teams.
• Experience working with the Ministry of Health, research institutions, and international donors such as Gavi, Gates Foundation, USAID, WHO, and UNICEF.
• Excellent project planning, organizational, analytical, and time-management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and project management tools.
• Fluency in English and Amharic; knowledge of additional local languages is an advantage.

Commitment to Diversity and Safeguarding:
IRC is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace, safeguarding staff and clients, and narrowing the gender gap in leadership. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Applicants must adhere to IRC professional standards, values, and code of conduct.

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