Plan International NGO Vacancy

The Opportunity

The position holder provides comprehensive technical support to implementation of the child protection policy and related programs within the Program Area (PA) and/or refugee camp. keep strong support and linkages with Harmful Traditional Practices (HTP) initiatives (who works on Early marriage) and other emergency response programs across the PA the role holder is accountable for delivering results aligned with agreed program plans and objectives, while overseeing the application of child protection policies at the PA level. by doing so, the position contributes to the broader goal of strengthening protection mechanisms and promoting positive community practices that prevent harmful traditional practices and violence against children. Plan International Ethiopia has established a child protection policy that all staff members are required to sign and uphold

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 in focus on child protection and youth program

• Excellent knowledge of Child Protection and GBV minimum standards and basic principles; Good knowledge of GBV, Child Protection case management, CPIMS and MHPSS.

• Excellent knowledge of basic child protection & youth principles, child & adult development & learning, and CFS.

• Good knowledge of donor grants and contract regulations ECHO & UN agencies.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Excellent written, verbal communication skills in English and local language.

• Proposal and report writing skills.

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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 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 Opportunity

This position holder is responsible for assessment, response analysis, design and implementation of the education sector under ECHO funded project. The Project Officer-EiE will be responsible for the effective implementation and monitoring of education project activities in Bullen Woreda and IDPs Sites within Bullen woredas, ensuring quality service delivery and promoting inclusive education for all children. This includes supporting teachers, engaging communities, and collaborating with local education authorities.

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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 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.

• B.A. degree in Education, Community Development, social science

• A minimum of 3 years of managing education (preferred working in emergency context).

• Excellent knowledge on Education in Emergency (EiE) and basic principles; Good knowledge on Protective education.

• Excellent knowledge of basic EiE principles, child & adult development and learning.

• Good knowledge of donor grants and contract regulations.

• Ability to deliver quality programs in a desirable time and work under stressful conditions

• Knowledge of humanitarian activities and understanding of international NGOs is preferred.

The Opportunity

The CPiE and GBV Assistant will support the implementation, coordination, and monitoring of emergency child protection and GBV interventions, including case management in refugee and host community settings. The role is vital in delivering safe, rights-based services for children, adolescents, and survivors aligned with donor requirements and inter-agency standards. Working closely with volunteer social workers, community structures, and partner organizations, the CPiE and GBV Assistant will serve as PlE representative at the grassroots level, maintaining direct and frequent engagement with the beneficiary community.

The Individual

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Gender Studies, Development Studies, or related fields.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in humanitarian CPiE and/or GBV programming.
• Basic knowledge of CPiE and GBV minimum standards, case management, and survivor-centered approaches.
• Ability to work in emergency and high-pressure environments.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English and the local language.

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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 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 Opportunity

This position holder is responsible for the deliveries of results in line with pre-agreed Child protection program plans and objectives and oversee the implementation of the child protection activities in Bullen Woreda IDPs Sites and in the Woreda, and contribute towards achieving the country program goal of improved protection mechanisms and community practices against harmful traditional practices and violence against children. Plan International Ethiopia has put in place a child protection policy that all of its staff must adhere to and sign.

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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 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.

• BA degree in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Child Development and other related fields.

• A minimum of 3 years of humanitarian aid experience applied in emergency/recovery response operations preferably in the area of child protection and youth program Activity

• Excellent knowledge of Child Protection and SGBV minimum standards and basic principles; Good knowledge of SGBV and Child Protection case management

• Excellent knowledge of basic child protection and youth principles and child & adult development and learning.

• Ability to deliver quality programs in a desirable time and work under stressful conditions

The Opportunity

This is a new and key role within PIE and will use, analysis, collection and processing of data and information from within PIE, Plan more generally and from external sources is a vital part of our drive to develop an evidential base for our work in both the development and humanitarian spheres. This, in turn, allows us to influence donors and other stakeholders as well as develop the organisation at both the programme and strategic levels.

The post holder will run an efficient department and work across the Programme and Portfolio department to influence other functions and departments within PIE, especially programme managers to undertake their responsibilities towards data, collection and use. Of equal importance is ensuring that data is disseminated in a way that it can be used and that lessons are both learnt and used to develop our approach and practices.

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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.

• Master’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Development Studies, Gender Studies, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in MERL, Program Quality, Data Management, or a similar role within the development or humanitarian sector of which at least 3 years in managerial position
• Proven experience working with international non-governmental organizations (INGOs), ideally within a country office context, understanding their operational complexities and reporting requirements.
• Experience working in fragile, complex, or low-resource settings, ideally in Ethiopia, including navigating security concerns, cultural diversity, and other operational challenges.
• Experience in leading or mentoring M&E/Quality teams, supervising staff, and building their technical capacities
• Experience across various thematic areas relevant to Plan International (e.g., Protection, SRH, education, WASH, health, livelihoods) is highly beneficial.
• Experience in the NGO Sector with strong experience – at least 5 years in managing development humanitarian, and resilience programmes in the INGO sector in a complex environment
• A genuine commitment to Plan International’s mission, values, and a deep understanding of child rights and gender equality, driving an ethical and impactful approach to work.
• Experience in strong command of data analysis software and tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, Power BI, DHIS2)
• Solid understanding of evaluation methodologies and research ethics.
• Experience developing and implementing M&E systems.
• In-depth knowledge of safeguarding and gender equality best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Including exceptional presentation and communication skills

The Opportunity

The job holder is responsible to facilitate integrated programming in joint areas of operation with a focus on cross-learning, downward accountability for smooth and effective management of the project, monitoring integration aspects and producing consolidated narrative reports, and facilitating effective working relationships amongst project partners, and representing PIE primarily in woreda, Zonal and regional level as per the need at the different coordination forums of the partners and stakeholders meetings, workshops and events as necessary and delegated. In such a way, her/his work directly contributes to the realization of the Plan’s purpose and provides effective and efficient technical guidance and support toward the successful implementation of the EU INTPA funded project in the Amhara Region as an integral part of the Plan’s emergency response within the framework of Plan Ethiopia’s Country Strategic Plan.

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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 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.

• MA/MSc University degree in the following fields– Education, Pedagogy, Educational Planning and Management, Education Measurement and Quality Assurance, Humanitarian Aid and Development Cooperation, Development Studies, Sociology/social work, Health, Nutrition, WASH, Child Protection, DRM, Economics, Agricultural Economics, Project Management or any related Social Science fields.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in management and coordination of humanitarian and development programs/projects with International NGOs in Ethiopia.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Education programs/projects implemented preferably in Amhara Region.
• Experience in Education programs/projects dedicated to Refugees, Returnees, IDPs and their host communities in a senior position (coordinator, manager, etc.).
• Experience in Development/Humanitarian/Nexus programs/projects in a senior position (coordinator, manager, etc.).
• Experience in Education in Emergencies, Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) WASH, Child Protection, CVA and Safeguarding programs/projects in a senior position (Coordinator, Manager, etc.).
• Experience in programs/projects dedicated to both IDPs and host communities in a senior position (Coordinator, Manager, etc.)

Qualifications/ experience desirable:

• Experience in budget management and monitoring
• Understanding of advocacy and representation skill
• Good presentation and facilitation skills
• Proven conceptual skills and an ability to think and plan strategically
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to train and mentor staff
• Proven ability to manage a complex and demanding workload
• Good computer skills (particularly Excel, Word and databases)