Founded over 80 years ago, Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We strive for a just world, working together with children, young people, our supporters, and partners. Headquartered in the UK, Plan International works in a total of 75 countries in AFRICA, ASIA, EUROPE, AUSTRALIA, and the NORTH AMERICANS
By actively involving children, and working at the grassroots with no religious, political, or governmental affiliation, Plan International unites and inspires people around the globe to transform the world and make positive lasting changes in children’s lives.
Plan International’s first operation in Ethiopia started in Lalibela, in November 1974 and is currently implementing its program in Gambella, Benishangul-Gumuz, Afar, Oromia, Amhara, SNNPR, and Addis Ababa City Administration. Plan International Ethiopia will also continue low presence in Somali and Tigray. Furthermore, if there is a national-level emergency crisis in the country Plan International Ethiopia will respond quickly, effectively, and at a significant scale, even in areas where we are not present.
Position 1: Private Sector Advisor
Qualifications/ experience essential:
- Degree in Economics or similar relevant qualification.
- Minimum of 7 years of strong relevant experience in private sector, market systems development, investment, or economic development roles, with demonstrated leadership responsibility
- Proven experience in developing and managing strategic partnerships with private sector actors, investors, or financial institutions
- Strong experience in Market Systems Development and related approaches
- Successful experience of attracting investment and developing comprehensive business plans to support investment, with a range of financial service providers
- A willingness to work across both private sector and development actors
- Understanding of Climate issues as they relate to business opportunities is an advantage
- Strong practical experience and ability to analyse labor markets, value chains, and economic ecosystems.
- An understanding, or willingness to develop an understanding, of Ethiopian labor markets, youth employment and private sector policies, enterprise development frameworks, and national economic priorities
- Demonstrated leadership experience providing strategic direction, technical oversight, and capacity strengthening to teams etc.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including strong analytical writing, donor-facing documentation, and high-level technical presentations
Qualifications/ experience Desirable:
- Experience promoting future-oriented and inclusive economic pathways, such as green jobs, digital livelihoods, circular economy models, and climate-adaptive enterprises.
- Coaching and mentoring experience to foster a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.
- Prior experience in development or humanitarian work is not required.
Place of Work: Addis Ababa
Position 2: Project Lead – GBV Prevention & Response in HoA
Qualifications/ experience essential:
- MA in Project Management, Gender Studies, or other related social science fields.
- Minimum 7 years in leading complex development projects that delivered high quality programming and gender transformative results.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in managing or participating in multi- country program implementation.
- Progressive experience working for INGOs in increasingly senior-level management positions.
- Strong experience in partnership management and aptitude for cultivating strong relationships with multiple stakeholders including grass root level women’s organizations, government, and donors.
- Experience leading cross-functional and remote teams to deliver results.
- Proven experience in directly managing a diverse team including technical and finance staff ensuring high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity and teamwork.
- Strong understanding of feminist principles, monitoring and evaluation, and results-based management tools and approaches.
- Demonstrable experience managing multimillion-dollar institutional grants.
- Strong understanding and proven application of project cycle management.
- Ability to establish priorities in a time sensitive environment, track project performance, meet deadlines, and ensure high quality deliverables.
- Ability to fully function in English (verbal and written) is essential. All donor reports, deliverables and communication will be in English.
- Proficient computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet).
Skills
- Commitment to working transparently and with integrity.
- Inclusive and empowering approach to leadership and project management.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills, natural ability to manage diverse opinions and agendas, finding win-win solutions in a respectful manner.
- Demonstrated creativity and willingness to innovate.
- Flexible and adaptable work style to respond to an evolving context.
- Proven leadership, inter-personal and cross-cultural skills, and ability to build and motivate teams.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and meet deadlines.
Place of Work: Addis Ababa
Position 3: CPiE Officer
The Individual
- BA degree in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Child Development, Development studies and other related fields
- A minimum of 3 years of humanitarian aid experience applied in emergency/recovery response operations with a focus on child protection, GBV, adolescent, and youth programs
- Excellent knowledge of Child Protection and GBV minimum standards and basic principles; Good knowledge of GBV, Child Protection case management, and MHPSS
- Excellent knowledge of basic child protection and youth principles, and child & adult development and learning
- Good knowledge of donor grants and contract regulations
- Proposal and report writing skills.
Safeguarding Children and Program Participants (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 per the appropriate procedures.
- Ensures that all staff in the unit/function/department are properly inducted on and understand their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
- Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Program Participant 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.
Place of Work: Nyinenyang
Position 4: Driver
- Diploma/ Certificate level Auto mechanic
- Valid 3rd grade or above Driver’s License with no history of major accidents within the last 3 year
- Minimum 3 years professional experience in a similar position.
- Substantial field experience in driving throughout Ethiopia.
- very good familiarity with the area the project/program is situated
- Good knowledge of field level realities of humanitarian NGOs work
Place of Work:
West Telemt/Maitsebri
Deadline : July 14th, 2026