The gender coordinator is responsible for the functionality of GESA findings and implementation of gender action plan of pie. developing mainstreaming guidelines/strategies to all elements of CSP and monitor the effective application of the guideline are the main task of the position holder. s/he is in charge of staff capacity building on gender equality and mainstreaming at various levels. the position holder is also responsible for the gender issues and person with disabilities are included in all proposal developments and represent plan in the regional and global networks of gender equality and person with disability.

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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 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.

Job Requirements

• Graduate degree social studies discipline, preferably post-graduate (master’s or higher) Degree in a gender equality, human rights, development studies – specializing on gender and development or social development 

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

• Strong expertise on gender transformative programming and good understanding on intersectionality and inclusion.

• Experience in providing technical support and oversight to Education programmes.

• Experience in capacity development of project staff; strong facilitation and training skills.

• Ability to plan work and meet deadlines when working under pressure on several projects.

• Experience of working for an international organization and with local partners. 

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; the local language is an asset. 

How to Apply

The closing date for the application is July 05, 2024. Qualified candidates should submit their application online 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.