Regional Delivery Manager

Key facts

About the role

Highlights

• Job Description – Regional Delivery Manager
• Program: GIGS MARKET JOB CREATION
• Employer: Target Business Consultants Plc (TIFM for GIGS MARKET JOB CREATION)
• Location: Addis Ababa, with frequent regional travel
• Terms: Full-time, fixed term to July 2029
• Reports to: Portfolio Delivery and Operation Manager
• Supervises: Regional Coordinators (3–5)
• JOB SUMMARY
• Leads program delivery outside Addis Ababa to ensure young people in regional cities and towns have fair access to gig and digital work.
• Plans regional coverage, manages the Regional Coordinator network, and works with regional government offices and partners to address local barriers.
• ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prepare the regional delivery plan, setting coverage and targets for each region in line with the Annual Work Plan and Budget (AWPB).
• Recruit, deploy, coach, and appraise Regional Coordinators.
• Build working relationships with regional bureaus of labour and skills, innovation and technology, universities, TVET institutions, and youth associations.
• Support GPMs in expanding into regional areas and recruiting young people locally, with particular attention to women, persons with disabilities, and refugees or internally displaced persons (IDPs).
• Oversee regional mobilization, skilling, and onboarding events.
• Monitor regional results and data quality with the MERL team and resolve implementation bottlenecks.
• Escalate regional risks, including security and safeguarding issues.
• Submit monthly regional progress reports.

Required qualifications

• EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• Master’s degree in Development Studies, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, or a related field.
• EXPERIENCE
• At least 8 years of experience in program implementation.
• At least 4 years of experience managing field or regional teams on donor-funded programs in Ethiopia.
• SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Strong field team leadership and remote supervision skills.
• Ability to engage with regional government offices and community structures.
• Strong planning, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Fluency in English and Amharic.
• Knowledge of Afaan Oromo, Tigrinya, or another regional language is an advantage.
• Experience Level: Senior Level (minimum 8 years of relevant experience).

How to apply