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: Shelter Data Clerk
afeguarding 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.
The Individual.
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 1–2 years of experience in data entry, information management, or monitoring.
- Experience in humanitarian or refugee operations is preferred, particularly in shelter/NFI programming.
- Familiarity with UNHCR operational policies, procedures, and standards is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data validation).
- Experience with Kobo Toolbox, ODK, or UNHCR data collection tools (ProGres v4/5).
Duty station:Gambela, Nyinyange
Position 2: Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) Officer
Qualifications/ Experience/Skills Essential:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, International Development, Humanitarian Studies, Social Work, Human Rights, International Law, or related field. Postgraduate degree preferred.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in AAP, MEAL, or community engagement within humanitarian or development projects.
Extensive expertise in accountability mechanisms and capacity to support effective community communication, with emphasis on women, children, and marginalized groups.
Proven experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting for programmatic decision-making.
Excellent facilitation, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Strong understanding of participatory Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research systems and processes.
Ability to work effectively in multicultural and multi-partner environments.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data visualization tools.
Duty station:Gambela
APPLICATION LINK
Position 3: WASH Officer
Qualifications/ Experience/Skills Essential:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Water Resources Engineering, Civil /Hydraulic Engineering, Environmental Health, Sanitary Engineering, Public Health, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in WASH programming in humanitarian/refugee or emergency contexts.
- Proven experience in infrastructure design, construction supervision, contract management, and quality assurance.
- Experience in hygiene promotion methodologies (PHAST, CHAST, CLTSH, MHM).
- Experience integrating WASH with health and nutrition services.
- Strong experience in preparing BOQs, technical specifications, bid documents, evaluation, contract documents, and negotiation management.
- Knowledge of Sphere, UNHCR, UNICEF, and WASH Cluster standards.
- Prior work with refugee/displaced populations is highly desirable.
- Experience and knowledge of Water-CAD, AutoCAD, and related software is advantageous.
- Strong technical skills in monitoring, reporting, and supervision of WASH facilities.
Languages required:
- Fluency in English language is essential
- In addition to Amharic other local Knowledge of Local Languages is a desirable
Duty station:Gambela
APPLICATION LINK
Position 4: Water Technician Assistant
- Diploma or Level III/IV (TVET 10+2, 10+3, or 10+4) in Water Supply, Water Engineering, Hydraulics, Plumbing, Electro-mechanics, Auto-electricity, Civil Engineering, or other relevant technical fields.
- Minimum of 1–2 years of relevant experience in WASH, water supply, plumbing, or infrastructure works, preferably in refugee camps, humanitarian, or emergency settings.
- Experience with water system operations, including solar-powered systems and motorized pumps, is an advantage.
- Basic knowledge of pipeline installation, water system operations, sanitation facilities, water quality monitoring techniques, and public health principles.
Languages required:
- Fluency in English language is essential
- In addition to Amharic other local Knowledge of Local Languages is a desirable
Duty station:Gambela
Position 5: Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion Assistant
Qualifications/ Experience/Skills Essential:
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 total experience, of which experience in development and the Emergency WASH sector is advantageous.
Experience in hygiene promotion in a complex and demanding workload.
Substantial experience in mobilizing the community, planning, implementation, supervision, monitoring, and reporting.
Ability and willingness to travel and work in rural areas where the project is implemented, within approved security frameworks.
Good computer skills (particularly Excel, Word, and databases).
Duty station:Gambela
Position 6: Construction Officer
The post holder will be responsible for:
- Plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate emergency shelter and WASH construction activities in refugee camps and host communities.
- Ensure technical quality, safety, and compliance with donor and humanitarian standards.
- Supervise field teams, contractors, and local labor for timely and cost-effective delivery.
- Coordinate with government, partners, and communities, promoting child-centered, gender-sensitive, and protection-focused approaches.
- Support rapid repairs and emergency response for shelters and WASH facilities.
- Maintain progress reports, documentation, and M&E for project management and donors.
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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 Participants 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.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years of proven experience in construction project implementation, preferably within humanitarian, WASH, or Shelter contexts.
- Practical experience in pipeline network installation, water points, latrine construction, emergency shelters, and flood/climate-resilient structures.
- Knowledge of UNOCH EHF, UNHCR, or other donor construction standards and humanitarian guidelines is an advantage.
- Strong skills in planning, coordination, supervision and technical reporting.
- Ability to work effectively under challenging field conditions and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Duty station:Gambela
Internal Applicants: Link
External Applicants: Link
Position 7: Project Coordinator – WASH and Shelter Project
The post holder will be responsible for:
- Plan, implement, and monitor WASH, Shelter, and NFI activities according to project objectives and standards.
- Provide technical guidance on WASH infrastructure, emergency shelters, and NFIs.
- Ensure quality assurance, adherence to Sphere, UNHCR, and national standards.
- Maintain monitoring and reporting systems; track KPIs and report to management.
- Coordinate with clusters, government counterparts, NGOs, and partners.
- Train, supervise, and mentor field staff and partners.
- Promote gender-sensitive, protection-focused, and community-engagement approaches.
Please click here to review the full job description
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 Participants 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.
- Education in Master’s Degree/ Bachelor’s degree in Hydraulics, Water Engineering, Civil/Construction Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Public Health, Humanitarian, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in WASH, Shelter, and NFI program coordination in humanitarian, recovery, or camp-based settings.
- Experience in project start-up, field-level implementation, emergency response, rapid assessments, and multi-sectoral coordination.
- Proven record-keeping, reporting, and project management skills.
- Demonstrated ability in team management, capacity building, and stakeholder coordination.
- Knowledge and application of Sphere standards in emergency and development contexts.
- Experience with ERP/logistics management (e.g., SAP, Kobo, ODK) and technical software (AutoCAD, GIS, Google Map, EPANET) is an asset.
Duty station:Gambela
Internal Applicants:Link
External Applicants: Link
Position 8: Logistics Assistant -Warehouse and Asset
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 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.
The Individual
- BA/Diploma in Business Administration, Purchasing & Supplies Management, and/or other related disciplines.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
- At least three years of experience in storekeeping, warehousing, stock control, or related work in INGO.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office software suite.
How To Apply
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.