Dimensions of the Role

• The job holder is responsible for initiating, development and implementation of a accountability system for Lego PlayMatters project in the field areas.
• The post holder will be responsible to lead the Lego Play Matters project accountability related activities at Gambella/Benishangul/Afar PA.
• Providing accountability related specialist advice or specific skills to team
• Makes accountability the responsibility of everyone and contributes to a change in our culture to put the affected communities at the heart of everything we do. incorporated.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities.

Accountability (100%):

• Play significant role in the roll out of the accountability framework for PlayMatters project.
• Establish/strengthen the community level feedback/compliance management committie in each intervention sites.
• Lead the need assessment to identify the preferred channel to communicate with client and stakeholders.
• Establish/install/in place feedback and complaint management/collection mechanism in the refugee camps and host communities.
• Familiarize the mechanisms to all stakeholders (children, caregivers, community leaders/elders, compliance and feedback management committee etc.) and program staffs.
• Periodically collect feedback/complaints from different actors/providers and enter the feedback and complaint cases into the feedback, complaints, and response logbook.
• Continuously update the systems (i.e. feedback and complaints database, feedback and complaints logbook) with the responses/action taken, date when feedback or complaint was resolved and when the response was given to the contributors (feedback and complaint raiser) in order to manage and close the feedback loop.
• On a regular basis, use the data recorded/stored in the logbook and or database to prepare a summary accountability report, mainly based on the accountability indicators.
• Facilitate/organize accountability data review, review and reflection meetings separately or merging with quarterly project review meetings.
• Make sure that input from accountability system used for learning and project modification, then communicate.

Dealing with Problems

• This position requires a very high degree of conceptual, analytical and deductive thinking. It requires ability to investigate into and solve complex problems that the project focuses on.
• The position requires an objective, integrated and multidisciplinary approach to programming.
• The post holder requires a clear understanding of the policies, procedures, strategic direction of the organization and the ability to conceptualize the existing interrelationships, organizational working environment and other prevailing conditions. The post holder must be able to cope up with and address all M&E related problems that the project will face.

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

Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) 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 (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

• 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. 
• Raise children’s rights/protection awareness and important of gender equality and respect to diversity within Plan and amongst partners and community members.
• Ensure equal participation and benefit of boys and girls and children with disabilities in all phases of programme/ project implementation.
• Integrate safeguarding and gender issues within the M&E framework of PlayMatters project. 

Job Requirements

Qualifications/ experience essential:

• Bachelor Degree in Social science, Economics, Statistics or related fields.
• Practical knowledge of establishing accountability system and implementation, including development of different feedback receiving mechanisms and forms, feedback recording database, production of regular accountability report
• Strong commitment on accountability principles and at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in area of accountability in an NGO environment, preferably in humanitarian sector
• Excellent skills and demonstrated experience of using MS Office and ICT.

Qualifications/ experience desirable:

• Experience in humanitarian contexts is preferable.

Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the core humanitarian standards.
• Knowledge of effective participatory accountability systems.
• Knowledge of current international development trends and thinking on programme effectiveness, learning and in Child Rights programming.

Skills specific to the post

• Excellent conceptual and strategic thinking skills
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Strong team building and motivational skills
• Skills of Statistical data analysis
• Strong organizational and project management skills, and ability to deliver within tight deadlines
• Establishes strong working relationships with colleagues from different functions and cultures.
• An understanding of and commitment to the aims and values of Plan.

Competencies

• Able to perform under stress, innovative, build relationships, communicate effectively, coach and mentor, facilitate change, develop teams, initiate action, strategic decision making, planning and organizing and a personal commitment to children’s development and protection.

Languages required

• Fluency in English language is essential.
• In addition to Amharic, Knowledge of Local Languages is a desirable.

Commitment to Plan Ethiopia Values:

• Integrity, Unity/oneness, Accountability, Excellence, Embracing Change, Speed/Agility

How to Apply

The closing date for the application is March 25, 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.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

More information about Plan International can be found on http:// plan-international.org

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 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 organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk. Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.