The Opportunity

The EiE project Coordinator will be ultimately responsible for ensuring education project quality and results achievement, stakeholder and partner relations, and effective delivery of out puts. In addition, the officer is responsible for fostering gender sensitive principles of collaboration, active participation, transparency and respect for the agency of women’s organizations as an integral aspect of the role.

• Management of Education component in Afar ECCE Centres as per the proposal

• Supervise and coordinate Education component in ECCE Centres.

• Liaison with government offices, bureaus, UN agencies, NGOs and other civic organizations operating in the Woreda/ Zone and region

• Has responsibility to comply with organizational and statutory policies and laws on HR legality matters and also on matters related to protection of children in gender and child rights in particular in emergencies and disasters.

• Ensure high quality activity management and maximize safety and wellbeing of all inhabitants especially children

• Ensure effective collaboration and support of procurement, logistics, and other required facilities including water, sanitation, health and ensure security

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Job Requirements

The Individual

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• B.E./BA degree in Education, Community Development, Psychology, Social Sciences

• 5+ years of relevant experience out of which 3year successful assignments in a complex IDP emergency situation. May require formal professional qualification.  Sound analytical and problem-solving capability; ability to influence others’ behaviour through effective relationship building; thorough current knowledge and understanding of relevant policies, frameworks, etc.

• Experience with the following technical areas:

• Mobilizing as well as facilitating training to teachers

• Budget planning and management

• Knowledge and practical experience in EiE as per the INEE Minimum Standards

• Participation and/or coordination with the Education Cluster

• Knowledge and experience in formal and non-formal education

KNOWLEDGE AND Skills

• Knowledge of humanitarian interventions/activities in IDP settings.  

• Awareness of safeguarding and child protection issues

• Sensitivity to gender and inclusion in EiE contexts.

• Ability to deliver quality programs in a short time and work under stressful conditions.

• Proven ability to work in a team environment and independently.

• Proposal and report writing skills.

• Analytical and strategic thinking

• Excellent written, verbal communication skills in English and Amharic

• Computer skills including Microsoft office and other relevant application

 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.

How to Apply

The closing date for the application in January 28, 2024.Qulified candidates should submit the application form found with this link  CLICK HERE

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 Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality. 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.