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Plan International Ethiopia
Social Science
Development Studies
Gambela
5 years
1 Position
2021-12-17
to
2021-12-22
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Job Description
Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality. Our organization is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls.
In Ethiopia, Plan has more than 25 years of experience in implementing its programme. Currently PIE mainly operates in seven geographical areas; Amhara, Oromia, SNNPR, Gambella, Benishangul Gumuz, Afar, and Addis Ababa City Administration on different projects funded by different donors including sponsorship.
This position combines the managerial and technical aspects of child protection and youth programming. It is responsible for assessment, response analysis, design, coordination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the child protection and youth programming components of the Gambella responses. Plan International's emergency responses. S/he is expected to strengthen the capacities of Plan International's staff. S/he will need to co-ordinate with other sector Response team members and management, to ensure a rapid, proportionate and effective response.
S/he will need to ensure response to immediate child protection issues with simultaneous consideration of longer term needs and possible scenarios. The Manager will need to take a very active role in technical co-ordination, support and engagement with other stakeholders and technical agencies relevant to the sector.
Contract Duration: Six months with possible extension
Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Assessment
Program Design
Response Management and Implementation
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
Information, supervision and Co-ordination
Languages Required
Desirable
The closing date for the application in December 22, 2021. Qualified candidates should submit the application through CLICK HERE
This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.
More information about Plan International can be found on the Website
References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required.
As an international child centered community development organization, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we as an organization, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk. Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
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