The SRHRiE Coordinator will be responsible and ultimately accountable for implementing the project’s sexual and reproductive health and rights with the aim to empower adolescent girls and boys to. This project is implementing in Benishangul-Gumuz, Tigray, Afar Regions of Ethiopia, as well as in Lakes and Jonglei states in South Sudan. However, the post-holder will be specifically based in Samara, Afar(Ethiopia) yet travel to the project implementation districts/ locations for approximately 40% of his/her time. The post-holder will be expected to collaborate with the SRHR Technical Lead in Plan Ethiopia, as well as with the SRHR Coordinators based in Tigray and Benishangul-Gumuz.

SRHRiE coordinator will actively promote gender transformative approach to SRHR.

Responsible for project design, planning, coordinating, overseeing implementation and monitoring while ensuring quality program delivery of the overall sexual and reproductive health rights in Afar program area, working together with government sectors[health, women and social affairs, education, finance and economy,..] CSOs and networking with like-minded organizations, developing and strengthening partnerships and mainstreaming of adolescent and youth friendly health/SRH, protection and other social  development initiatives.

Key components of the position also include regional SRHR advocacy and networking, strategic thematic area planning, developing and strengthening partnerships and mainstreaming of child centred community development

Given that a significant and increasing amount of the work is done through partnership and collaboration with health sector, key other sectors and related projects in Plan Ethiopia and Afar, a key aspect of the role is nurturing, developing and facilitating the achievement of results as per the approved project plan and budget line.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Social work, SRH, public health and other related field at least 5 years relevant experience of which at least two years’ experience with NGOs.

• Demonstrated experience on working with gender equality and SRHR.

• Extensive knowledge of the sexual and reproductive health rights and gender equality and girls rights.

• In-depth knowledge of project cycle management and child centred community development programming

• Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges and opportunities and implications to community development

• Knowledge of effective participatory Monitoring, Evaluation and Research systems and processes

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with colleagues.

• Gender analysis and gender mainstreaming skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation

• Strong negotiation, influencing and problem-solving skills.

• Numeracy and the ability to interpret financial data, in order to understand budgetary processes including planning, monitoring and reporting.

• Ability to analyse information and evaluate options including planning skills

• Proficient in computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications

Behaviors

• Passion for gender transformative programming, mission driven work and personal values aligned with Plan International.

• Inclusive and empowering approach to SRHR, learning and capacity development.

• Commitment to working transparently and with integrity.

• Demonstrated creativity and willingness to innovate.

• Flexible and adaptable work style to respond to an evolving context.

• Proven inter-personal and cross-cultural skills, and ability to build strong and productive relationships.  Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and meet deadlines.

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

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How to Apply

The closing date for the application is January 10,2024. Qualified candidates should submit their application with the links provided below.

https://jobs.plan-international.org/job-invite/48533/

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

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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.

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