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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.
About You
- 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)
Requirement Skill
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Development-oriented
• Strong coordination and networking skills
Ability to deliver quality work within deadlines
How To Apply
The closing date for the application is April 04, 2026. Qualified candidates should submit their application with the links
provided below.
- For Internal applicants: – Link
- For External applicants: – Link: https://jobs.plan-international.org/job-invite/53783/
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.