The Opportunity

The BSG Project Manager Education will be responsible to effectively lead a team of professionals and deliver high quality programming and results for the PMs project in BSG. He/she will be responsible and ultimately accountable for Legos PMs project’s quality EIE and ECCD programming and results achievement, stakeholder and partner relations, including government relations and deliverables in BSG. 

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Job Requirements

The Individual

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

 Educational Qualification and Experience:

• Academic Qualification BA/MA in Education or other related social science fields.

• Proven experience (minimum 10 years for BA & 7 years for MA) in leading international projects – preferably education project - that delivered high quality programming and gender transformative results, preferably in an Emergency setting.

• Experience in complex emergencies or post-conflict settings, with experience working in a difficult security environment.

Qualifications/ Skill desirable:

• Working knowledge of Child Protection and Education in Emergencies programming.

• Proven experience in directly managing a diverse team including technical and finance staff ensuring high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity and teamwork. 

• Knowledge of the Minimum Standards (MS for EiE; MS for CP in Humanitarian Action; Inter-Agency Guideline on Mental Health & Psycho-social Support) and experience in active participation on key coordination forums.

• Experience leading cross-functional and remote teams to deliver results.

• Proficient computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet).

Languages required

• Fluency in English language is essential

• Knowledge of local languages is a desirable

How to Apply

The closing date for the application in January 6/2024. 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.