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. 

The post holder is responsible for project design, overseeing implementation and monitoring while ensuring quality program delivery of the overall child protection in emergencies program activities including interventions among host communities. She/he ensures integration as well as smooth teamwork within and across other county programs at the Program Area level. Key components of the position also include regional advocacy and networking, strategic thematic area planning, developing and strengthening partnerships, manage the protection budget at the program area level and mainstreaming of child centered community development.

Contract Duration: Six months with possible extension  

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Program Assessment and Design

• With the support of the CPIE Manager, lead a rapped and in-depth assessment of current situation using the Inter-agency Child protection and youth Assessment Resource Toolkit, in collaboration with the rest of the team, partners and affected population.
• Set up systems for situation monitoring with regards to child protection and youth in areas affected by emergency which may be inaccessible at certain periods.
• In coordination with other sector actors, develop a realistic evidence‐based, child protection and youth program plan with interventions based on the outcomes of assessments and the context.
• Ensure the mainstreaming of gender, disability, education, peaceful co-existence, sanitation and hygiene are factored into the program design implementation at the grass root level
• Ensure Plan International’s guidelines and the inter agency Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action and youth are considered.

Response Management and Implementation

• Ensure that effective planning, implementation and coordination of inclusive child protection and youth programming that address the key child protection and youth needs and barriers identified as well as child protection mainstreaming.
• Work closely with and supervise/guide the Officers to ensure that implementation of relevant activities is planned and implemented in a phased and prioritized manner in full consultation and co-ordination with all relevant agencies both governmental and non-governmental.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to ensure effective planning, implementation and monitoring of agreed child protection and youth Programme plans.
• Develop capacity building plans and provide training, support and mentorship to child protection and youth programming staff and partners.
• Make frequent field visits to all affected areas to monitor the implementation of activities, identify opportunities and constraints and any adjustments needed including additional staffing or staff training or other.
• Ensure donor compliance in terms of implementation, finance, reporting and all other relevant commitments.

 Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning

• Together with the CPIE Manager, design and develop appropriate monitoring, evaluation and learning systems for child protection and youth interventions in collaboration with the MEAL team, and ensure collection of quantitative and qualitative data and to document key learning from the child protection response.
• Evaluate the implementation of Plan International's child protection and youth activities and draft recommendations for improved program design as well as disseminate learnings to staff, partners and other stakeholders as appropriate.
• Assist the CPIE Manager to prepare child protection and youth interventions reports to serve as standalone deliverables or to be included in larger emergency response reports for both donor and internal purposes.
• Ensure early and rigorous implementation of quality and accountability mechanisms, as well as feedback from the affected population and other relevant stakeholders is considered throughout the response.

Communication and Co-ordination

• Provide regular updates to the CPIE Manager and other emergency team on progress, priorities and constraints – verbally (meetings) and in writing (reports) on an agreed frequency.
• Engage and follow-up with relevant implementation Coordinators to ensure programme effectiveness.
• Represent Plan International in inter agency coordination forums as well as governmental forums as required and agreed with the Team Leader.
• Ensure the supervision of all supervisees in accordance with Plan International HR, Programme and other relevant manuals and guidance.
• Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

Job Requirements

• University Degree in sociology, social work, Community development, development studies, Social sciences and other related fields (Masters level will be an advantage) 
• At least 5 years of program management experience of which at least two years of experience in the field level emergency response program lead.
• Demonstrate experience in activities with communities and /or international development INGOs working environment.
• Experience in People management 
• Documentation and reporting skills 

Languages Required

• Fluency in English language is essential and knowledge of local languages is a desirable

Desirable

• Specifically design and management experience with refugee response and Host communities, Education in Emergency, Child protection systems, Social inclusion, Girls’ and Child’s Rights, adolescents and Gender Equality (Previous experience with two or more of these sectors will be an advantage)
• Knowledge of existing policies and technical understanding of Gender Equality approach, Education in Emergency, Child Protection and Social inclusion
• Familiarity with Monitoring, evaluation and lesson learning systems and tools
• Experience in projects involving multiple partners and/or stakeholders

How to Apply

The closing date for the application in 05 January 2022. 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 HERE

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.