Job Description

 PLAN INTERNATIONAL BACKGROUND

Plan International is an independent non-profit organization that advances children’s well-being and equality for girls. Working in building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years and present in 70 countries, Plan International strives for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children while working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners.

role PURPOS

Plan International Ethiopia is looking for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) Coordinator.  The purpose of this position is to empower adolescent girls to be free from harmful practices and enjoy their sexual and reproductive health rights for a project titled “My Body My Future II”.

My Body My Future (MBMF) II project will be implemented for the period 2022-2025. The Project is a continuation of ongoing Finnish MFA supported programme and the impact is that children, adolescents and youth in all their diversity have control over their bodies and futures in a healthy, safe and supportive environment. The project will be implemented in Bahir Dar Zuria and Fagita Lekoma districts in Amhara region 

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of results in line with pre-agreed program plans and objectives and oversees program implementation at all stages throughout the project cycle

Dimensions of the Role

 The SRHR Coordinator will be responsible and ultimately accountable for implementing the project’s sexual and reproductive health and rights with the aim to empower girls and boys to decide on their bodies and lives. This project is being implemented in Amhara through Plan as well as implementing partners. The post-holder will be based in Amhara Program Area Office, Bahir Dar.

·        SRHR coordinator will actively promote gender transformative approach to SRHR.

·        Responsible for project design, overseeing implementation and monitoring while ensuring quality program delivery of the overall sexual and reproductive health rights in Amhara program area, networking, developing and strengthening partnerships and mainstreaming of child centred community development.

·        Key components of the position also include regional advocacy and networking, strategic thematic area planning, developing and strengthening partnerships and mainstreaming of child centred community development.

Given that a significant and increasing amount of the work is done through partnership, a key aspect of the role is nurturing, developing and facilitating the achievement of results through partners

Accountabilities

SRHR Intervention; Support the implementation of the project’s SRHR interventions. A strong understanding of Gender Transformative SRHR and gender equality,

Expected Outcomes:

·        Ensure the technical soundness, appropriateness and general quality in project design and planning

·        Ensure the mainstreaming of safeguarding children, Disability and Inclusion, youth economic empowerment in the program area.

·        Ensure gender equality and the rights of girls.

·        Coordinate provision of timely responses and guidance in the delivery of SRHR programs 

·        Provide leadership into the project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; assess the (integration) of activities and outputs, outcomes and impact of program interventions and activities in the program area.

·        Prepare and develop in consultation with appropriate stakeholder’s annual work plans and project plans.

·        Under the Country Lead leadership contribute to the development of concept notes and proposals.

·        Ensure M&E and learning in close collaboration with the M&E team.

·        Ensure quality and timely reporting and documenting of project activities including preparation of quarterly/yearly program progress reports; 

Capacity Development & Relationships:

 Through participatory approaches, the- SRHR Coordinator will provide capacity development and ongoing coaching to project staff and implementing partners. Cultivating strong and respectful relationships with team members and partners will be an essential component of this accountability.

Expected Outcomes:

 Provide capacity development and ongoing coaching directly to project staff and implementing partner organizations, specifically in strengthening SRHR interventions. 

Knowledge Management & Reporting:

 Best practices and lessons learned are documented, shared, and integrated into programming.

Expected Outcomes:

·        In collaboration with the project team and stakeholders compile and document lessons learned and best practices of SRHR project

·        Design and implement dissemination plan to share knowledge and findings with relevant stakeholders, including implementing partner organizations, government, donor agency, and direct beneficiaries specifically adolescent girls and boys etc.

·        As an integral member of the project team, ensure high quality data and learnings are available to inform planning, implementation and decisions

·        Contribute to regular project narrative reports, ensuring high quality data and learnings are available to complete reports on time

·        Identify and develop / improve opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, innovativeness of practices , processes and overall learning and development with Plan International Ethiopia

Adherence to Plan International Policies

Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Policy and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant implementation standards and guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct, their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures

Key relationships

The SRHR Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring the productive and functional relationships with the project team, Project team at country level, implementing partners, government departments, and the wider Plan International Ethiopia and Plan International Finland teams.

Job Requirements

wider Plan International Ethiopia and Plan International Finland teams.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURS REQUIRED

Skills and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Social work, SRH, public health and other related field at least 5 years relevant experience of which at least two years’ experience with NGOs.
• Demonstrated experience on working with gender equality and SRHR.
• Extensive knowledge of the sexual and reproductive health rights and gender equality and girls rights.
• In-depth knowledge of project cycle management and child centered community development programming
• Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges and opportunities and implications to community development
• Knowledge of effective participatory Monitoring, Evaluation and Research systems and processes
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with colleagues.
• Gender analysis and gender mainstreaming skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation
• Strong negotiation, influencing and problem-solving skills.
• Numeracy and the ability to interpret financial data, in order to understand budgetary processes including planning, monitoring and reporting.
• Ability to analyze information and evaluate options including planning skills
• Proficient in computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications

 Behaviors

• Passion for gender transformative programming, mission driven work and personal values aligned with Plan International.
• Inclusive and empowering approach to SRHR, learning and capacity development.
• Commitment to working transparently and with integrity.
• Demonstrated creativity and willingness to innovate.
• Flexible and adaptable work style to respond to an evolving context.
• Proven inter-personal and cross-cultural skills, and ability to build strong and productive relationships. Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and meet deadlines.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND DEMANDS

This post holder will be stationed in the Amhara PA based in Bahir Dar with regular travel to Project implementation districts.

Level of Contact with Children; 

Responsibilities of this job require a medium level of contact with children. Plan International’s global policy on safeguarding children and young people will be adhered to at all times. 

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

• Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
• Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
• Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
• Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
• Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organization for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

• Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
• Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
• Focuses resources to drive change and maximize long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
• Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

• Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
• Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
• Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
• Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

 We are inclusive and empowering

• Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
• Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
• Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
• Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

Physical Environment

Typically, office environment with at least 40 % field travel.

Level of contact with children

Mid contact: Occasional interaction with children

How to Apply

he closing date for the application is January 12, 2022. Qualified candidates should submit their application with the below link.

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

Please note that:  Applications and CVs written in English will be accepted and Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that we are not accepting CVs that are not sent through the indicated link. Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.