Timret Lehiwot Ethiopia (TLHE) - Bahir Dar DIC Coordinator

About Timret Lehiwot Ethiopia

Timret Lehiwot Ethiopia (TLHE) is an Ethiopian Resident Charity established in July 2004. The organization works to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS and reduce its socioeconomic impact among Female Sex Workers (FSWs) and other most-at-risk populations (MARPs).

Through peer education, health and well-being education, referral networking, capacity building, conflict resolution, and life-skills training, TLHE supports vulnerable women and girls to improve their health, safety, and livelihoods.

About the Position

TLHE is seeking a qualified, motivated, and passionate DIC Coordinator to lead and coordinate activities at its Drop-In Center (DIC) in Bahir Dar.

The DIC Coordinator will provide overall leadership and coordination of DIC activities, ensuring effective service delivery, quality implementation, proper documentation, and strong collaboration with stakeholders and service providers.

The position will work under the direct supervision of the Program Manager and M&E Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage all Drop-In Center activities to ensure timely and high-quality implementation.
• Supervise and support DIC staff to improve performance and accountability.
• Represent TLHE in regional meetings, coordination forums, and stakeholder platforms.
• Promote behavioral change interventions among Female Sex Workers (FSWs), including:
  • Proper condom use and disposal
  • Condom negotiation skills
  • STI/HIV awareness
  • Communication skills with sexual partners
  • Reduction of drug and alcohol abuse
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and functional Drop-In Center providing daily training and edutainment activities.
• In collaboration with outreach workers, identify and select FSWs for peer education training.
• Provide refresher training and continuous supervision to peer educators.
• Organize stakeholder meetings and facilitate MOUs with health, legal, social, and vocational training service providers.
• Strengthen referral systems and networking using standardized referral slips.
• Ensure proper use of data collection tools and reporting formats.
• Maintain accurate documentation, records, and registry systems.
• Document and share best practices, lessons learned, and success stories.
• Prepare and submit timely monthly and quarterly reports.
• Facilitate financial processes, including timely settlement of advances and payments.
• Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma from a recognized university or college in:

• Clinical Nursing
• Environmental Health
• Health Education
• Public Health
• Psychology
• Other related health disciplines

Experience

• Bachelor's Degree: Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Diploma: Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working with NGOs is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Amharic.
• Knowledge of the local language is an added advantage.

Required Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexible, self-motivated, and well organized.
• Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Equal Opportunity

Qualified female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Important: This position is open to female applicants only. Male applicants are not eligible for this position.

Application Requirements

Interested and qualified female applicants should submit:

• Non-returnable CV
• Application letter
• Academic credentials
• Other relevant supporting documents

Applications must be submitted within seven consecutive days, including holidays, from the date of the announcement.

How to Apply

In Person

Submit your application to the TLHE Branch Office in Bahir Dar.

Contact Person: Getacil
Telephone: 0943 450 715

By Email

Email:wendmnike@gmail.com
CC:Jowg2009@gmail.com

📍 Duty Station: Bahir Dar
💼 Employment: One-Year Contract, with possibility of extension
💰 Salary: ETB 17,400 + ETB 300 Transport + ETB 200 Communication Allowance
📅 Application Deadline: September 3, 2026

Only candidates who meet the requirements and are shortlisted will proceed through the recruitment process.