Accountabilities and MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

Organize and Lead Multidisciplinary Emergency teams (15%)

• Lead a multi-disciplinary professional emergency teams consisting of (up to 3 staffs) working in the project site such as livelihoods officers and CDFs
• Ensure emergency assessments are effectively undertaken and implement integrated emergency response, recovery and exit strategies in close collaboration with major partners and stakeholders
• Ensure all team members clearly understand and carry out their duties in accordance with personal work-plans, humanitarian principles, core values, the Code of Conduct and SPHERE.
• Work collaboratively in close relation with all team in the field coordination office, Amhara or Tigray field office coordinator/manager and concerned CO staffs
• Promote productive work environment respectful of the Code of Conduct with zero tolerance for verbal and physical abuse or discrimination against other persons on the grounds of race, colour, sex or creed.
• Ensure all team members (CDFs) are fully briefed on all aspects of security, social and cultural norms and local conditions and behavior.
• Create the conditions to ensure effective teamwork and morale is strictly observed.
• Provide feedback on periodic performance of CDF’s to PC and provide timely feedback to CDFs along with PC.
• Ensure logistical resources demands are fully assessed, identified, described and communicated to the Project Manager and all concerned staffs,
• Ensure compliance with all Ethiopian government legal, contractual, labour and statutory requirements.
• Communicate effectively on usage, procedures and relevant communications protocols to all emergency response team under his supervision.

Managing project budget (5%)

• Provide support for field emergency finance and logistic teams in providing financial and related documents that help for settlement purpose. 

Project implementation coordination, monitoring, follow up and reporting (30%)

• Provide leadership in designing, implementing and monitoring sound emergency and recovery livelihood project activities in Plan targeted districts as per the agreed project documents and work plan including income-generating activities, CTP and the provision of livestock and seed inputs;
• Coordinate and lead livelihood & recovery projects during planning, budget preparation, implementation, M&E and timely reporting ensuring quality and standards through enhanced partnership with government and non-government partners zonal, woreda and local levels and also civic organizations including CBOs;
• Directly involve in the designing/development of FSL projects and ensure projects are effectively implemented, monitored/reviewed, evaluated and progress and final reports are timely compiled and shared with PC for Amhara or Tigray for review and then submission to the CO.
• Facilitate joint supportive supervision with concerned government sectors from region and district (through drafting and submission of ToR to PC)   
• Facilitate and directly involve in beneficiary selection along with CDFs, community representatives and government structures
• Verify and organize beneficiary master data before submitting to project manager for further submission to the CO before project input distribution.
• Ensure adequate monitoring, reporting and acquittal of emergency response activities in accordance with donor regulations, country and national office requests, international humanitarian accountability frameworks and relevant SPHERE standards
• Provide continuous technical and organizational support and capacity building to field team and woreda and community level extension agents
• Facilitate and directly involve in input distribution and ensure delivery of project inputs and services on timely basis;
• Ensure the Field Office Coordinators are kept informed about project progress as required (daily, weekly plan and monthly achievements);
• Contributes to their individual accountability plan and understands how they contribute to the team and organizational plan.
• Organize training for field staff of Plan and partners to build core skills in livelihood concept, recovery and resilience building;
• Actively participate in rapid assessments and provide input in designing of concept notes and project proposal in areas of emergency response, livelihoods recovery and food security; 
• Directly implement of project activities based on agreed standards and carryout in accordance with the agreed LoA with the donor, work-plans and proposals

Managing relationship and networking with government, partners and other stakeholders (10%)

• Participate in coordination meeting held at Woreda and community levels and provide progresses regarding the project implementation.
• Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with other NGO’s and UN agencies operating in the district, local government, bilateral and multilateral donors, and other principle stakeholders including the military where present and if necessary.
• Collect and organize sex disaggregated beneficiary data and submitted to the coordination office, and provide required information to Project Manager that help to produce progress report in accordance to the reporting template and within their reporting schedule.

Conduct community need assessment before developing projects (10%)

• Participate in and support local level need assessments, surveys and other studies and assist proposal development to finance projects
• Facilitate visits that planned by regional government, CO as well as the donor.  

Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) (10%)

• 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 in the unit 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.

Leadership and BUSINESS management COMPETENCIES

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (5%)

• Set high standards for self and others' behavior, inside and outside work. Championing our values and commitment to rights, gender equality and safeguarding. Supporting the health, well-being and both physical and psychological safety of our staff, including their safety to speak out.
• Create a positive team spirit, helping people work well together, to reflect and continuously improve the efficiency and quality of what we do.
• Collaborate with team members, colleagues and partners in finding creative solutions to problems by sharing information, experience and ideas and actively seeking their input.
• Motivate and developing others by taking an interest, giving constructive feedback and praise, ensuring they are properly trained and helping them develop their potential.
• Accept change and support others in adjusting to it, helping them understand.
• Acts decisively and adapts plans quickly to respond to emerging situations and changing environments
• Promotes and guarantees safety and security behaviors and procedures for self and the team.
• Avoids any negative impact of response – Do No Harm especially crucial in humanitarian settings
• Takes the time and patience to understand the concerns of other people, the communities and takes care of them as individuals.
• Identifies and promotes the integration of individuals or groups that might be especially affected by the disaster or marginalized in the response.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

Understanding Plan International in Context

• Aware of the values and the global strategy and understands why Plan International’s purpose is so important in advancing children’s rights and equality for girls globally. Understands and applies the principles of safeguarding and protection of the vulnerable populations with which Plan International works.
• Aware of the different structural and governing elements, including national organizations, global hub, regional hubs, country offices, liaison offices, members assembly, international board, and the leadership team. Are aware of Plan International’s main sources of funding and knows where to find company information.
• Are aware of the processes, institutions and organizations that shape the development and humanitarian context. Understands their local operating environment, demonstrating political, social and cultural awareness.
• Succinctly articulate the purpose, values, and global strategy to a range of audiences.
• Explain how Plan International will deliver on its objectives through the theory of change and communicates the implications for their team.
• Understands the purpose, lines of accountability and decision-making capacity for each structural element of the organization. Helps their team to understand where they sit within the organizational structure.
• Supports the team to understand the local operating environment and to consider the implications for work activities. Adjusts work activities and practices to reflect the political, financial, social and cultural context.

Risk management (5%)

• Applies the Code of Conduct principles to their work activities.
• Are aware of the global methods of assessing risk, the local control environment and the controls in place to mitigate risk. 
• Uses Plan International’s logo and brand appropriately.
• Are aware of how to minimize risk in each core standard.
• Participates in risk assessments, applies actions to their work activities and reports risks using the correct procedure.
• Child and Youth Safeguarding and Protection: Understands their safeguarding responsibilities in accordance with the global policy. Work actively to safeguard the rights of children and young people
• Gender, equality and inclusion: Understands and can identify the causes of gender discrimination, exclusion and inequality.
• Counter fraud: Works according to Plan International’s zero tolerance approach to fraud and corruption. Reports any suspicions of fraud to the Counter Fraud Unit.
• Safety and security: Applies all necessary measures to ensure they work safely and securely.
• Regularly undertakes and interprets risk assessments, assigns ownership of risks, and manage oversight.
• Manages risk in accordance to the local and global appetites and tolerances.
• Regularly communicates and discusses risk at department, project, and program level.
• Understand how to manage risk at a team level for each of Plan International’s core standards:
• Regularly communicates and discusses risk at department, project, and program level.
• Consider the political, economic, social and cultural climate of the local operating environment and the implications for our work.

Managing activities and resources (5%)

• Aligns team plans to the annual plan, avoiding duplication of work activities and setting appropriate budgets and objectives. 
• Incorporates digital and technological solutions into workforce plans to reduce complexity, solve problems and optimize working practices.
• Understands the procurement cycle and supply chain, including the importance of good procurement planning.
• Manages internal and external projects in accordance with the project management and MERL principles.
• Manages partner relationships effectively by: anticipating future need; appointing based on program and organizational needs; communicating Plan International’s core standards; undertaking assessments and reviews.
• Manages external programs according to Plan International’s financial management procedures, including: the grant agreement process, the cost recovery process, forecasting, cost allocation principles, apportioned costs and scheduling and monitoring of expenditure.
• Understands the planning procedures relevant to their role and contributes to annual planning where possible.
• Ensure that livelihood project activities are technically sound and are aligned with donor and Plan Principles;
• Seeks opportunities to reflect on and learn from all work, program and project activities.

Managing people and information (5%)

• Understand his/her responsibilities, level of decision making and how their role contributes to the wider team.
• Works in accordance to the policies and procedures relevant to their role and responsibilities.
• Creates channels of communication with other individuals and teams.
• Identifies with the Plan International logo and brand and understand what they represent.
• Apply the brand guidelines to all forms of written and verbal communication.
• Understands the importance of high-quality data and the implications of poor data. Understands what data Plan International needs to inform decision-making. Interprets a range of sources to inform evidence-based decisions relevant to their role.
• Identifies ways to use digital to improve the effectiveness of work activities. Understands how digital enablers can contribute to achieving Plan International’s purpose. Utilizes the digital tools available in line with privacy and safeguarding guidelines. 
• Identifies current and future personnel needs aligned to the workforce plan.
• Manages risk by reviewing capability and capacity against future requirements.
• Designs job roles in line with organizational need, considering the external labor market. Understands the current pay and grading system.
• Manages performance by providing clear objectives, access to developmental tools and opportunities for coaching and mentoring. 
• Adapt management style depending on the needs of the individual, team and operating environment.
• Disseminates departmental targets and objectives, making it clear about what needs to be achieved and why.
• Critically appraises and interrogates data to identify anomalies and patterns. Analyses and interprets a range of evidence to inform decision making and implement actions Translate the interpretation and implications of data into language that is accessible and relevant for staff.  

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications/ experience essential:

• BSc Degree in Crop Production and Agronomy, Agricultural Development, Agricultural Economics, Development studies or other related fields is required with a minimum of 3-5 years of related working experience.
• Good managerial experience, including managing budgets

Qualifications and experience desirable

• Equipped with sufficient level of awareness on : Early warning concepts; agriculture, Disaster risk management practice and knowhow; food security and livelihoods framework and Gender,
• Knowledge of Plan policies and procedures, Sphere and the Red Cross/ NGO Code of Conduct
• Knowledge of child rights programming
• Good knowledge of field level realities of humanitarian NGOs work;
• Experience of working in Tigray and speak Local language;  
• Knowledge of FSL, CTP, Agriculture, EWS, DRR and DCM;
• Good understanding of the external operating environment including government policies, strategies, guidelines and operating procedures in managing emergencies and disasters in the country Perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Ability to work independently

Languages required

• English language & knowledge of local language is desirable

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

We create a climate of trust inside and outside the organization by being open, honest and transparent. We hold ourselves and others to account for the decisions we make and for our impact on others, while doing what we say we will do.

We strive for lasting impact

We strive to achieve significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people, and to secure equality for girls. We challenge ourselves to be bold, courageous, responsive, focused and innovative.

We work well together

We succeed by working effectively with others, inside and outside the organization, including our sponsors and donors. We actively support our colleagues, helping them to achieve their goals. We come together to create and implement solutions in our teams, across Plan International, with children, girls, young people, communities and our partners.

We are inclusive and empowering

We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge inequality in our programmes and our workplace. We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives. We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential.

How to Apply

The closing date for the application January 1, 2022. Qualified candidates should submit the application form found with this link CLICK HERE

This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia. 

More information about Plan International can be found HERE

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 cantered 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.