Role Purpose

The postholder is expected promote effective and efficient case management for individual vulnerable children, assist the multisectoral BHA project in delivering quality program, strengthen the quality of data collection, information sharing, and data protection as part of the child protection case management service and focusing on bringing better information management to protection sector, WASH, health and nutrition in the targeted woredas.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

·       Ensure the information on the individual case files registered under case management are safely and accurately entered to data base, and generate reports on a regular base

·       Review the quality of the data, identify any inconsistency and report the project team members and line manager for corrective and follow-up actions

·       Make sure each step of the case management process is maintained properly, and support the data collection process to ensure data quality at grassroot level

·       Responsible for ensuring all data protection and information sharing protocols are observed while managing information on child protection

·       Closely support the Child Protection Officers, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion Officers, Health and Nutrition Officers and Caseworkers including filling of the case management forms, data backups, and proper use of devices.

·       Managing and maintaining Woreda level information management to the level of high-quality standard

·       Provide induction to new case management staff joined CP and facilitate refreshing training, and on-job support on new features of the system.

·       Participate in weekly meetings concerning case management and related administration issues. Contributes to ongoing reflection and learning within the team to improve programme performance

·       Liaise with MEAL officers and Coordinator and customizes report tracking sheet for all activities under the four sectors (CP, WASH, Health and Nutrition

·       Alerts team members about recurring problems & communicates updates on issues in a timely manner to ensure productivity;

·       Entered data for baseline and end line survey for BHA project

·       Compile 5W and 4W reports of all the sectors

·       Perform data synchronization on weekly bases and share reports to the CP coordinator and Project Manager

·       Perform any other activities as delegated by line manager

Job Requirements

Qualification/Experience essential:

• Education at Bachelor’s Degree level or equivalent in Psychology, Statistics, Education Social science, Development studies, Statistics, Economics and related fields.

• Excellent Planning, executing, and reporting skills

• Practical knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies

• 3 and above years of relevant experience

• Experience in supporting implementer partners to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate the project and build their capacity in project management

• Practical report writing skill

• Practical experience in team working, capacity building, training and event management

• Knowledge of strategic planning processes.

Experience desirable:

• Sound understanding of integrated development issues and critical analysis of Youth employment and Sexual Reproductive Health

• Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts.

• Experience in child protection and safeguarding MERL system

Languages required

• Fluency in English language is essential

• Fluency in Local Language is a desirable

How to Apply

The closing date for the application in July 28,2023. Qualified candidates should submit the application form found with this LINK

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.