The Organisation

 Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation 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.

 The Opportunity

The position holder will be responsible for all operational aspects of the humanitarian intervention and ensuring the quality and effectiveness of Plan’s emergency response within his/her designated geographical area mainly related to three core areas: Emergency nutrition, Emergency Child Protection and Emergency WASH related projects including handling manpower and budgetary aspects of the projects.

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

• Understand and put into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC).

• Ensure 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.

• Ensure 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

Job Requirements

The Individual

 Qualifications/ experience essential:

• MSc/BSc in nutrition, Social studies, Public Health Rural Development, Agriculture, Economics, Development studies, Hydraulic Engineering, Sociology or other related fields is required

• At least 5+ years of relevant experience out of which 3 years on a senior level experience or demonstrated equivalent combination.

• Good managerial experience, including managing budgets

 Qualifications and experience desirable

• Equipped with sufficient level of  awareness on : Early warning concepts; Disaster risk management practice and knowhow; food security framework; good understanding of national government policies and agro-pastoralist awareness   

• 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 agro-pastoral context and speak  Afan Oromo;  

• Knowledge of FSL, WASH, DRR, CTP, EWS, DRR and DCM;

• 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.

How to Apply

The closing date for the application is January 7, 2024.

Qualified candidates should submit their application with the links provided below.

For external applicants: CLICK HERE

Please note that: 

·     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.