The Opportunity

Project Manager will be responsible for the overall coordination of the project. He/she will be responsible for project operational matters, meaningful engagement with key stakeholders and government sectors as well as grassroots informal and community-based structures including iddirs, mahiber, religious leaders, volunteer youth -led associations and clubs to enhance the project’s outreach, sustainability and intended impact. The PM will set mechanisms established under this project as well as that ensure evidence generated as a result of the project has the potential to scale and influence broader SGBV and SRHR strategies, guidelines, standards and tools The Project Manager will provide overall management, of project resources, quality delivery, monitoring and regular update and reporting of the implementation and regular monitoring support to the local and regional stakeholders and signatories.  In collaboration with and technical support from the Thematic Sector leads and NNO project focal, the PM will have the oversight over the project budget which is managed by Plan Ethiopia, including the two program areas (Amhara and Tigray). The role includes the representation of the project at internal and external meetings, collaboration with different structures of Government of Ethiopia, GBV AOR and health cluster, SRHR TWGs (GH, MEESA, Ethiopia), Plan Norway and other relevant networks, private sector and CBOs.

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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 the team members under supervision are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;

• Ensures 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.

• Ensures 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

• Education Master’s degree preferably in public health, SRH, project management, development studies, Sociology, Social Work, or related fields.

• At least 7+ Years of demonstrated success / experience in managing SRHR and SGBV  and protection from violence projects targeted on adolescents and boys, particularly girls and young women affected by humanitarian crisis 

• Previous experience of managing and developing a multi-region SGBV and SRHR project/s, multi-disciplinary team including working with government sectors, health facilities, community based structures, partners.

• Experience in liaising and networking with government partners.

• Experience in collaboration and partnerships with government sector at various levels, CSOs, private sector in the context of SRHR, SGBV and protection from violence.

• Good knowledge and experiences of Government policies and strategies and implementation and capacity building guidelines, and manuals on SRH, SGBV strategic plan and different tools.

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

We create a climate of trust inside and outside the organisation 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 organisation, 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 June 15, 2024. Qualified candidates should submit their application using THIS LINK. 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

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.