The Organization

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 80 countries.

ROLE PURPOSE

The position holder is responsible to facilitate the implementation of child protection in emergency project in targeted woreda in close collaboration with district & kebele key stake holders. He/she is expected to ensure that the project is implemented with Minimum Standard of Child Protection in Emergency and Plan International Child Protection in Emergency Policy and Guidelines.

ACCOUNTABILITIES and MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

Operationalization of activity plan, ToR development & execution (30%)

• Develop and submit a work plan for the employment period to OPA office.

• Develop detail implementation plan (DIP) and ToR for each agreed activities disaggregated in woredas in line with available budget & planned targets & closely coordinate timely implementation.

• Develop and submit accelerated work plan, if necessary and engage accordingly.

• Follow-up, receive, review, endorse and closely supervise & ensure the implementation of program activities at districts level based on agreed standards & timeline.

•  Provide leadership into the project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; assess the  outputs, outcomes and impact of program interventions and activities at field office.  

• Under the Country & OPA leadership contribute to the development of concept notes and proposals.

Field level project monitoring, follow-up & quality assurance (30%)

• Conduct track records of project progress/status with clear project follow-up checklist periodically.

• Provide technical and management support for the implementation, monitoring and reporting of child protection in emergency programmes and  ensuring that the following interventions included in the  child protection priority focus areas are implemented, monitored and managed in a timely and effective manner.  

• Based on needs assessment, support and facilitate capacity building of child protection in emergency project officers, social workers and front line workers on violence, referral pathways, case management, community based child protection systems, community mobilization,  integration of child protection into other programmes (multi sectoral programming);  and psychosocial support as per capacity building plans.

• Facilitate periodic review of progress of the project status in person or from remote based on practical realities at the ground.

•  Ensure M&E and learning in close collaboration with the M&E team.

• Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of Plan Child Protection and Gender Based Violence activities and draft recommendations for improved program development and program design.

Coordination & networking (20%)

• Provide technical support to stakeholders including Women and Children Affairs Offices in the implementation of emergency child protection response plan. This includes ensuring that the efforts are aligned with existing government mechanisms and services to strengthen the sustainability of efforts. 

• Takes part in zonal-based sub-cluster, coordination/taskforce, or network meetings & share update reports with concerned OPA staff.

Reporting (20%)

• Prepare and submit periodic project reports (monthly, quarterly & end line)   as per standard template & agreed time frame.

• Deliver regular updates from CP/GBV sub-cluster and related coordination & taskforce meetings to Borena emergency field office & OPA.

• Provide regular updates to OPA concerned persons on progress, priorities and constraints. 

• Deliver reports on the Case Management for Unaccompanied and Separated Children and Other Vulnerable Children as necessary/requested by the Child Protection in emergencies & GBV coordinator.

Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

• Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

• Ensures that all staff signed safeguarding policies;

• Implement Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day to day work.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social work, Law, Political Science & International Relations, community development or other related field of social science studies.

• Strong experience (5 yrs) in the child protection sector and technical understanding of CP data management, polices, conventions…etc.

• Experience of working with vulnerable children, including children outside of parental care.

• Experience in designing and facilitating of training and capacity building on child protection, counselling and/or case management technical areas with a variety of audiences.

• Experience in community mobilization and conducting outreach activities, preferably in Guji/West Guji Zone or Borena zone who is experienced in the management of child protection in emergencies projects. 

Languages Required

• Proficiency in English & Amharic

• Knowledge of local language (Afan Oromo) is a requirement.

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.

How to Apply

The closing date for the application is July 05, 2023. Qualified candidates should submit their application with the links provided below. CLICK HERE

This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.

Please note that: 

• Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• We are not accepting CVs that are not sent through the indicated links.

• Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

• Female candidates are highly encouraged to Apply

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 organisation, 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 organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.