The position holder will be responsible for project implementation and ensuring the quality and effectiveness of Plan’s emergency response within his/her designated geographical area mainly related to EHF funded project that will be implemented in Dembe Woreda, Benishangul Gumuz region including project implementation, day-to-day monitoring and reporting. 

Job Requirements

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

Educational Qualification and Experience:

• B.A. degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social work, Education, Community Development, Law and social science, or other related fields is required with a minimum of 3-5 years of related working experience.

• 3-5 years of managing education and child protection in emergency program in the refugee/IDP context.

Qualifications/ experience desirable:

•  Equipped with sufficient level of awareness on child protection and education sectors.

• Knowledge of Plan policies and procedures, Sphere and the Red Cross/ NGO Code of Conduct

• Knowledge of child rights programming

• Good knowledge of field level realities of humanitarian NGOs work;

• Experience of working in BG  

• Good understanding of the external operating environment including government policies, strategies, guidelines and operating procedures in managing emergencies and disasters in the country Perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.

• Ability to work independently

Knowledge and Skill

• Knowledge of Warehouse Management and asset management

• Communication Skills

• Excellent knowledge of MS-Office software suite

• Multi-tasks handling skills

• Ability to be proactive and provide attention to detail

Languages required

• Fluency in English language is essential

• Knowledge of local languages is a desirable

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 in the unit/function/department are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;

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

• Ensures that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.

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How to Apply

The closing date for the application in December 4/2023. 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.  

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.