The Opportunity

The main purpose of the job is to implement “Promote access to primary education and protection assistance for conflict-affected populations in Benishangul Gumuz Region Tsore, Metekel, Ura, Kurmuk and other location based on the project geographical scope change with emergency WASH, Health and nutrition, Education in Emergency, and child protection in emergency in response to the Sudan crisis and Metekel conflict” Project funded by ECHO.

The overall objective of this integrated project is to addresses the life-saving needs of crisis-affected populations through integrated interventions.

The position holder will be responsible for all operational aspects of the humanitarian intervention and ensuring the quality and effectiveness of Plan’s emergency response within his/her designated geographical area mainly related to three core areas: Emergency nutrition, Emergency Child Protection, Emergency Education and Emergency WASH related projects including handling manpower and budgetary aspects of the projects.

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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

• MSc/MA/BA degree in Sociology, Social work, community development, social science, development studies and humanitarian Studies, Education, nutrition, Food Security, Social studies, Public Health Rural Development, Agriculture, Economics, Development studies

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

• Good managerial experience, including managing budgets

How to Apply

The closing date for the application is August 10, 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.