Quality Project implementation, Monitoring and Reporting

• Lead efficient implementation of She Leads, Break Free and TACLE projects

• Lead the development of annual work plans and specific detailed plans.

• Lead quality and timely reporting and documentation of project activities including preparation of periodical project progress reports in line with donor’s guidelines.

• Conduct regular visits to the project sites and lead joint supervision activities with relevant stakeholder to ensure quality service delivery

• Lead effective project budget management and ensure all the projects have accurate budget phasing in the system

• Facilitate and lead lobby and advocacy activities of the projects at all levels.

• Integrate and closely collaborate with linking and learning activities of PIE Child Protection and SRH projects and also alliances that have been initiated by Netherlands Embassy.

• Ensure the technical soundness, appropriateness and general quality in all aspects of the project cycle.

• Ensure the mainstreaming of Gender and Child Protection in the program areas.

• Collect, record, document and share best practices of the projects for further learning and development and improvement.

• Work with MERL team to ensure relevant and quality project results and data are collected, analysed, uploaded on PIMERL system and disseminated to support evidence-based project intervention.

• Facilitate midterm and final evaluation of the project together with the active participation of the concerned partners.

• Provide strategic oversight of project milestones development, baseline survey, periodic monitoring, midterm evaluation, final evaluation and close out of the project in close collaboration with the various stakeholders. 

Networking and partnership  

• Lead capacity strengthening, joint communication and advocacy with other consortium partners and consortium lead.

• ·Work closely with networks particularly girls and young women movements, SRHR networks and gender equality networks in the context of joint advocacy initiatives.

• Work in close collaboration with alliance members.

• Ensure complementarity of the consortium members’ interventions towards a common goal of the projects

• Facilitate and support studies in collaboration with consortium members and research partners.

• Represent PIE in different networks, meetings, workshops, forums and trainings with GOs and NGOs at all levels.

• Establish links and good relationships with relevant government stakeholders at all levels.

Child Protection and Gender Equality Responsibilities

• Ensures that the implementation of the projects is as per the required and expected standards on child protection and gender equality.

• Ensure equal participation and benefit of adolescent boys and girls and children with disabilities in all phases of project implementation. 

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

We create a climate of trust inside and outside the organisation by being open, honest and transparent. We hold ourselves and others to account for the decisions we make and for our impact on others, while doing what we say we will do.

 We strive for lasting impact

We strive to achieve significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people, and to secure equality for girls. We challenge ourselves to be bold, courageous, responsive, focused and innovative.

 We work well together

We succeed by working effectively with others, inside and outside the organisation, including our sponsors and donors. We actively support our colleagues, helping them to achieve their goals. We come together to create and implement solutions in our teams, across Plan International, with children, girls, young people, communities and our partners.

 We are inclusive and empowering

We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge inequality in our programmes and our workplace. We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives. We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential.

Job Requirements

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Social work.

• Minimum 7 years plus relevant experience and of which at least 3 years in managerial position with NGOs in leading programs/ projects or demonstrated equivalent combination. Depth and breadth of knowledge of Plan’s global and national strategies and policies.  Ability to communicate effectively and authoritatively on area of expertise.

• Demonstrated experience of working on child protection, gender equality, HTPs, civil society development, lobby and advocacy, behavioural change and communications   

• Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of working with the Federal, regional and local government sectors.

• Experience with a diverse set of stakeholders at all levels of an organization, including from policy-makers and senior management to local government and CSOs, as well as community leaders and beneficiaries.

• Experience in managing or participation in consortium, alliances and networks

• Experience conducting joint supportive supervision with key stakeholders.

Desirable

• Extensive knowledge of gender equality, child protection, lobby and advocacy, civil society development, government policies, legal frameworks ad strategies.

• In-depth knowledge of project cycle management and child centred community development programming

• Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges and opportunities and implications to community development

• Knowledge of effective participatory Monitoring, Evaluation and Research systems and processes

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with colleagues.

• Gender analysis and gender mainstreaming skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation

• Strong negotiation, influencing and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications

How to Apply

The closing date for the application in March 01.2023. Qualified candidates should submit the application form found with this link 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.

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.