Program Associate

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Role Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Program Associate to support a team embedded within an Ethiopian government office. The successful candidate must have a strong interest in and commitment to PxD's mission to provide actionable information and other cost-effective, scalable services to people in poverty so that they can sustainably improve their incomes and well-being.

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Responsibilities

Program/Project Management and Coordination

• Serve as a key point of contact with the government, supporting day-to-day liaising and coordination
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials and key stakeholders to ensure project success and future opportunities
• Work with government and non-government stakeholders to operationalize use cases, design, and support program implementation and monitoring
• Act as an interface between PxD's tech, research, and program teams, and the government to design and iterate on products
• Assist in managing partner relations and working with external stakeholders for the implementation of programme operations
• Review materials shared by government partners; conduct literature reviews and secondary research
• Contribute to general management tasks important for the organization's functioning and success, including but not limited to budgeting, performance management, and hiring

Documentation

• Support the development and maintenance of comprehensive project documentation and progress reports to keep senior leadership informed and ensure successful integration into standard operating procedures
• Maintain summaries of meetings, support the preparation of reports, presentations, and written communication materials
• Support the team in organizing events; writing blogs and policy briefs, as needed

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Requirements

• Entrepreneurial, data-driven, and motivated to build and refine operational and programmatic processes
• Experience and interest in working with governments to scale impact
• Experience in a multi-faceted role, with the ability to balance and prioritize across multiple projects and stakeholders
• Humble, curious, and user-oriented, with enthusiasm to spend time in the field designing with and for our users
• Some understanding of PxD's approach to evidence and data-driven decision making
• Some experience with SQL, Stata, or R is preferred
• Previous product management or tech industry experience is a plus
• Strong writing and oral communication skills in English, with attention to detail and advanced writing and presentation skills
• Willingness to travel to field sites in Ethiopia, subject to security considerations

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How to Apply

To apply, please visit the PxD website and use the online application form to submit a CV, cover letter, and brief responses to the screening questions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the application deadline of 27 March 2026, 6 pm EAT.

PxD is committed to building an inclusive and diverse organisation. We don't make decisions based on gender, gender identity, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other personal characteristics unrelated to the role. We understand that everyone has different lifestyles, and we accommodate flexible working to ensure you are as productive and happy as possible.

We will use any personal data you provide for recruitment purposes only.

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