The Opportunity

The position holder will mainly work with volunteer social workers, community structures, and other partner organization representatives and will have frequent contact with the program participants community. S/he will be the sole representative of Plan International at the grassroots level where s/he will be assigned to work.

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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

The individual

• University degree in Environmental Health, water supply, public health or a related subject. Adequate experience in the field will substitute for formal qualifications.

• Minimum 2 years of the total experience of which experience in development and Emergency WASH sector is advantageous.

• Experience in hygiene promotion in a complex and demanding workload.

• Ability and willingness to travel and work in rural areas where the project is implemented, within approved security frameworks.

• Good knowledge of the area and local custom

How to Apply

The closing date for the application is August 31, 2025. Qualified candidates should submit their application with the links provided below.

• Internal Applicants: THIS LINK

• External Applicants: 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 organization, 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 organization, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.