Location: Gelealo, Dewe, Chefra, Telalak, Ewa & Awura of Afar region., Afar 

Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organization committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice.

We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives. We support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

The purpose of this role is to lead the implementation of emergency livelihood assistance project (establishment of beneficiary targeting committee, beneficiary selection, seed distribution and post distribution monitoring and evaluation. The post holder is responsible for the deliveries of results in line with pre agreed project objectives. contribute towards achieving the country program goal of improved protection mechanisms and community practices against harmful traditions and violence against children. Plan Ethiopia has put in place a CP policy that all of its staff must adhere to and sign.

The post holder will report to the Project Coordinator. The post holder is responsible for project planning, overseeing implementation and monitoring while ensuring quality project delivery of the overall emergency livelihood assonance project 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 representing PIE in different networking meeting with GO and NGOs at zonal and woreda level and strengthening partnerships and mainstreaming of child centered community development.

Project planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting  

• Provide technical support into the project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; assess the outputs, outcomes and impact of project interventions and activities in the implementation area. 
• In consultation and collaboration with PIE project focal person and CO technical person Prepare joint monitoring plan and act accordingly.
• Coordinate and lead the establishment of beneficiary targeting committee in each intervention woreda in consultation with relevant PlE staff and appropriate woreda stakeholders.
• Conduct sensitization of the project objectives and expected results to concerned government stakeholders at all levels (Zone, woreda and kebele level) 
• Ensure M&E and learning in close collaboration with the PA M&E team.
• Ensure quality and timely reporting and documenting of project activities including preparation of monthly/quarterly project progress reports.   

Job Requirements

 Educational Qualification and Experience

• Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Production, Seed Technology, Food Security and related field.
• Demonstrated experiences in the management of livelihood and food security (planning, implementing, monitoring, supervision and evaluation) projects.
• More than three years of Experience in the field of Livelihood officer in NGO Environments. 
• Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges and opportunities and implications to community development.
• Knowledge of effective participatory Monitoring, Evaluation and Research systems and processes

Skills Specific to the Post:

• Ability to write reports and effectively present information
• Analysis and problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment
• Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners
• Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
• Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
• Strong negotiation, influencing and problem solving skills.

Competencies and values:

• Extremely flexible, able to work independently, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations.
• Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to work in remote and challenging environments
• Ability to work independently and team culture
• Sensitive to deadlines 

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

• Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
• Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
• Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
• Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
• Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organization for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

• Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
• Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
• Focuses resources to drive change and maximize long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
• Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

• Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
• Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
• Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
• Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

• Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
• Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
• Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
• Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

How to Apply

The closing date for the application in April 1.2022. 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 http://plan-international.org  

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.