This position holder shall ensure that activities are implemented duly as planned, compile detailed performance reports and best practices regularly as required, and put strategies in place for effective and smooth operation of the project. The coordinator may also be expected to take an active role in technical coordination, support and advocacy with the country-specific Education Clusters, other stakeholders and technical agencies relevant to the sector

Job Requirements

The Individual

• Bachelor’s degree or preferably Master's degree in Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Administration, Pedagogy and other related fields 

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience implementing Education in Emergency (EiE) projects 

• Minimum of two successful assignments in a complex IDP emergency situation (at least one of these must be field level post);

• Experience with the following technical areas: 

• Mobilising as well as facilitating training for teachers

• 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

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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. 

How To Apply

The closing date for the application is June 08, 2025. 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

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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.