About This Role
This is a leadership position within a small, mission-driven cancer support foundation that operates across two countries. The Program Director will likely be the operational backbone of APCF's Ethiopian activities, translating the foundation's service goals into funded, staffed, and measurable programs. It suits someone who can move fluidly between program design, donor reporting, and budget oversight without the support of a large institutional team.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The 3–5 year seniority band paired with a cross-sector listing in development, health, and finance signals that APCF needs a generalist who can handle the full program cycle rather than a narrow specialist. Expect the foundation to value demonstrated experience navigating Ethiopian civil society regulations and donor expectations as much as clinical or public health knowledge. The profile being sought is likely someone comfortable being both strategist and hands-on implementer in a lean organization.
How to Approach This Application
Lead with concrete examples of programs you have designed, funded, and reported on end-to-end, especially anything touching health services or vulnerable populations. Because APCF is a registered civil society organization, showing familiarity with CSO compliance, grant management, and donor reporting will stand out more than general managerial language. Quantify outcomes where possible—beneficiaries reached, budgets managed, grants secured—since small foundations need evidence of tangible delivery.
Who This Role Suits
Best suited for a mid-career Ethiopian development or health professional ready to take ownership of a program portfolio with real autonomy. Competition is likely moderate, but candidates who combine nonprofit program management with financial literacy will have a clear edge.
Position: PROGRAM DIRECTOR full time
About AlemFre Pink House Cancer Foundation
AlemFre Pink House Cancer Foundation (APCF) was established in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, on January 1, 2012, as a nonprofit, tax-exempt foundation dedicated to supporting individuals affected by cancer. Following its establishment in the United States, APCF was legally registered in Ethiopia under the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) Authority for Civil Society Organizations, in accordance with Civil Society Organizations Proclamation No. 1113/2011, with Registration No. 4102. With this legal foundation, APCF began providing essential services and support to women diagnosed with breast, cervical, and other cancer working to improve their quality of life and promote cancer awareness, prevention, and early detection. In line with its mission and expanding programs, AlemFre Pink House Cancer Foundation hereby invites qualified, motivated, and experienced applicants to apply for the following position:
CATEGORY: Program Director Full time
Location: Mekanisa, Addis Ababa
Career Level: mid-level (3 to 5 years’ experience) Employment Type: Full time
Salary: As per the Foundation Scale
AlemFre Pink House Cancer Foundation is seeking a qualified, motivated, and experienced professional to join our team as a Program Director. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading, coordinating, and managing the Foundation’s programs and projects, ensuring effective implementation, sustainable impact, and meaningful community engagement in cancer awareness, prevention, and support services.
Key Responsibilities
The Program Director will be responsible for:
- Project Management: Plan, organize, coordinate, and oversee the implementation of projects and programs.
- Budgeting and Financial Management: Develop, prepare, monitor, and manage project budgets and financial plans.
- Work Planning and Reporting: Develop program work plans, track implementation, and prepare timely and accurate reports.
- Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E): Monitor project progress, assess program performance, and evaluate outcomes and impact.
- Project Proposal Development: Develop compelling project proposals aligned with the Foundation’s mission and strategic objectives.
- Community Mobilization: Engage and mobilize communities to promote cancer awareness, prevention, and early detection.
- Capacity Building: Strengthen the skills and knowledge of staff, partners, and community members through training and mentorship.
- Fundraising: Identify funding opportunities and develop effective fundraising strategies to support the Foundation’s programs.
- Grant Writing: Prepare, develop, and submit high-quality grant applications and funding proposals to potential donors and partners prefered
Qualifications and Requirements
- Interested applicants should meet the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Project Management, Development Studies, Public Health, financial Management, or a related field.
- Relevant professional experience in project or program management from 3 to 5 years.
- Demonstrated leadership, coordination, and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong abilities in planning, budgeting, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
- Experience in proposal development, grant writing, and fundraising is highly desirable.
- Experience working with NGOs, nonprofit organizations, or community-based organizations is an advantage.
- A strong commitment to cancer awareness, prevention, community service, and the mission of AlemFre Pink House Cancer Foundation.
How To Apply
Application Procedure
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their CV and relevant supporting documents to AlemFre Pink House Cancer Foundation.
Application Deadline: November 28th,2026 Application Email: abcfonline@gmail.com Phone:0948060406
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