The Organization

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization 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.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Position Holder will lead all community-focused and inside Yirgalem Agro-industry park activities of the project. He/she will work with local government, partner NGOs, stakeholders at the industrial parks, and different community groups and other relevant stakeholders.

Accountabilities and Main Work Activities 

Plan has a performance management and accountability matrix SOP. Every position holder is expected to adhere to the SOP and review and review her/his responsibility against the accountability matrix.

Dimension of Role

1.     Project activity implementation and reporting (70%)

-       Coordinate and lead project field-level activities under his/her assigned areas based on the action plan (monthly, quarterly, and semi/annually)

-       Compile and submit detailed monthly updates, and quarterly and annual project reports to the line manager within the set deadlines;

-       Ensuring capacity development training is provided for the project targets

-       Lead and coordinate meetings, workshops, conferences, training, and related activities relevant to the implementation of the project

-       Create a working team spirit with the PIE project staff and stakeholders

-       Ensure result-based project management where the focus should be on results than inputs, activities, and processes.

-       Establish implementation plan using Plan International’s Structural Quality Dimensions Checking

-       Perform any other duties assigned by the line manager within the area of technical competence.

2.     Establish sound working relations with key stakeholders (government and non-government) working in the WWA operational area/s both inside and outside the park (20%)

-       Conduct mutual partnership appraisal meetings every quarter with the local implementing partners

-       Ensure adequate stakeholder/partners consultation and participation at all stages of the project implementation

-       Establish and maintain good working relations with government partners at the zonal and district levels as well as other collaborators in this project

3.     Project design, planning, and MEAL (15%)

-       Assist and provide inputs in the development of the annual work plan.

-       Ensure all project-level project documentation is filed and organized for accountability purposes

-       Ensure IP-level learning and achievements are documented and disseminated widely in the project

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

Technical expertise, skills, and knowledge

Qualifications/ experience essential:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Anthropology, Community development, Development Management, Social work, or another related field

• 3 up to 5 years with relevant field experience in the implementation of community development-related interventions/programs

• Experience with USAID-funded or institutional donor funding preferred

• Experience in partnership management and /or representation is important;

• Ability to demonstrate integrity, responsibility, respect, and innovation in all aspects of the position.

• Experience in training facilitation and needs assessment;

• Able to supervise and delegate duties to staff and volunteers.

• Ability to identify health and Safety issues pertaining to the work environment.

• Ability to ensure confidentially, professionalism, and discretion are maintained

• Strong conceptual, verbal, and written communication skills; both in English & Amharic

• Ability to initiate and organize work while establishing priorities in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment to meet deadlines with attention to detail;

• Ability to develop strong trusting relationships and sound partnerships with local government and Non-Government actors in the sector in order to gain support and achieve results; February 17, 2024

• Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities;

• Ability to be flexible and interpersonal skills to interact with employees at all levels

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

 Qualifications/Experience Desirable:

• Experience in Gender & youth programming is a plus

• Experience in managing people

• Ability to deliver to tight deadlines

• Able to work with minimum supervision

• Ability to establish and maintain an internal and external relationship

• Strong negotiating skills.

• Good interpersonal skills.

Languages Required

·       Fluency in the English language is essential

·       Knowledge of local languages is a desirable

 Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

We create a climate of trust inside and outside the organization by being open, honest, and transparent. We hold ourselves and others to account for the decisions we make and for our impact on others, while doing what we say we will do.

We strive for lasting impact

We strive to achieve significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people, and to secure equality for girls. We challenge ourselves to be bold, courageous, responsive, focused and innovative.

 We work well together

We succeed by working effectively with others, inside and outside the organization, including our sponsors and donors. We actively support our colleagues, helping them to achieve their goals. We come together to create and implement solutions in our teams, across Plan International, with children, girls, young people, communities and our partners.

 We are inclusive and empowering

We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge inequality in our programmes and our workplace. We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives. We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential. 

How to Apply

The closing date for the application is February 17, 2024. Qualified candidates should submit their application with the links provided below.

CLICK HERE

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

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.