The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 75 countries.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

Assessment (20%)

• Ensure/lead on initial rapid and in-depth assessment of current situation using the Inter-agency Child protection minimum standards and youth Assessment resource Toolkit, in collaboration with partners and affected population; ensure assessment finding are documented, determine priorities and immediate activities and resources

• Lead the technical proposal development; develop a realistic evidence‐based, child protection program plan with interventions based on the outcomes of assessments and the context. And ensure Plan International’s guidelines and the inter agency Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action

• Provide technical support for the development of response strategy and make sure child protection thematic area are presented in light of the protection concern of girls & adolescent girls in PIE operation area and linked to the global strategic roadmap.

Programme design, Implementation, M&E (30%)

• Ensure that effective planning, implementation and coordination of inclusive child protection programming that address the key child protection needs and barriers identified as well as child protection mainstreaming.

• Work closely with and supervise/guide the Coordinators to ensure that implementation of relevant activities is planned and implemented in a phased and prioritized manner in full consultation and co-ordination with all relevant agencies both governmental and non-governmental.

• Provide technical guidance and direction to ensure effective planning, implementation and monitoring of agreed child protection and youth Programme plans and develop capacity building plans and provide training, support and mentorship to child protection and youth programming staff and partners.

• Design and develop appropriate monitoring, evaluation and learning systems for child protection interventions in collaboration with the MEAL team at country office, and ensure collection of quantitative and qualitative data and to document key learning from the child protection response. Ensure early and rigorous implementation of quality (Inter-agency minimum standard for protection) and accountability mechanisms, as well as feedback from the affected population and other relevant stakeholders is considered throughout the response.

Information and Coordination (15%)

• Represent and take active role in representing &build the profile of PIE in the technical working group and child protection & GBV cluster and maintain adequate accountability and transparency in our work. And maintain constructive working relationships on the specific sector of child protection and SGBV, with other NGO’s, UN agencies, host government, bilateral and multilateral donors, and other principle stakeholders

• Inform head of refugee & Migration, Head of Disaster preparedness, response and resilience, humanitarian director and other technical team at CO& PA about assessment progress, emergency response implementation and strategies, project plans, progress reports, budget and other significant developments in the specific department.

Communication (15%)

• Ensure effective communication & information sharing about the child protection issues & GBV – mainly the grave concern of adolescent girls in crisis and protection program impact & best practice from the child protection programme response that will help for our influencing purpose.

Human Resources and Administration (20%)

• Oversee effective delivery and reporting, financial management, human resource management,

• Promote a productive work environment respectful of the Code of Conduct with zero tolerance for verbal and physical abuse or discrimination against children and other persons on the grounds of race, colour, sex or creed

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 all staff in the unit/function/department 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.

Leadership and BUSINESS management COMPETENCIES

Leadership COMPETENCIES

• Set and communicate ambitious but realistic work goals and priorities, explaining how these contribute to Plan International's purpose.

• Set high standards for self and others' behaviour, 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.

• Hold self and others to account for what we have agreed, dealing with poor performance quickly, firmly and constructively.

• 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

• Helps others to recognise and manage stress by showing empathy, prioritising workload and role modelling self-care in stressful situations

• Promotes and guarantees safety and security behaviours and procedures for self and the team.

• Avoids any negative impact of response – Do No Harm especially crucial in humanitarian settings

• Integrates response programmes as far as possible into longer term strategies as expressed, for example, in relevant Country Strategy

• Prioritises safety and security under pressure by monitoring security risks; committing resources to ensuring safety and security and ensuring organisational protocols are understood and consistently followed by staff

• Bases humanitarian response on communication and participation with the affected population

• Takes the time and patience to understand the concerns of other people and takes care of them as individuals.

• Supports coordination systems, working towards common priorities and developing common strategies with other humanitarian actors.

• 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

1. 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 organisations, 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 organisations 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 organisation. Helps their team to understand where they sit within the organisational 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.

2. Risk management

• 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 minimise 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 programme 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 programme level.

• Consider the political, economic, social and cultural climate of the local operating environment and the implications for our work.

3. Managing activities and resources

• Contributes to strategic planning activities.

• 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 optimise 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 programme and organisational needs; communicating Plan International’s core standards; undertaking assessments and reviews.

• Manages external programmes 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.

• Contributes to their individual accountability plan and understands how they contribute to the team and organisational plan.

• Plans his/her own work activities in line with the assigned budget

• Knows the resources required for their role. Manages their own workload, avoiding under or over committing to delivery activities.

• Works according to a budget and uses the relevant financial systems.

• Understands how information is used for reporting and decisions making.

• Aware of the programmes that Plan International delivers directly and through partner organisations.

• Complies with financial procedures and controls relevant to their role.

• Seeks opportunities to reflect on and learn from all work, programme and project activities.

4. Managing people and information

• 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.  Utilises 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 organisational need, considering the external labour 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

• Bachelor’s degree or preferably Master degree  in sociology, psychology, human right, law,  international relations, political science, international development

Experience:

• At least 7+ years in NGO sector, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.  Ability to develop effective working relationships across a network.•

• Demonstrated experience in activities with communities and/or international development in INGOs working environment and preferable have experience on leading refugee & migration responses and/or wide range of disaster

• Knowledge of existing policies and technical understanding of Gender Equality approach, Education in Emergency, Child Protection and Social inclusion response

Languages required

• English and other national languages

How to Apply

The closing date for the application is September 16, 2022. Qualified candidates should submit their application with the links provided below.

For internal applicants:

https://performancemanager5.successfactors.eu/sf/jobreq?jobId=44562&company=PlanInt

For external applicants:

https://jobs.plan-international.org/job-invite/44562/

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

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 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.