The Organization

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization 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.

Role Purpose

The position holder will be responsible to lead and ensure the innovative and effective uses of ICT in Plan’s work through both ICT arrangements to support and facilitate organizational business, as well as the use of innovative and digital technologies to support Plan’s office operations, development and humanitarian programs. S/he will be a member operation management team ( OMT) and Country management Team( CMT) and actively engage on the organizational priorities.

Accountabilities And Main Work Activities

      Strategic Leadership and Implementation of Country ICT (20%)

• Develop and lead the implementation of the country level ICT strategy or annual work plan based on the Global ICT strategy, through ensuring that relevant operational plans and working modalities exist to support the overall organizational business delivery

• Contribute in development and implementation of the global digital strategy in the country

• Work closely with country leadership and extended leadership teams on the country’s business priorities to make ICT an effective strategic enabler for the implementation of the CSP

• Contribute to the broader organization and operation as part of the country management team(CMT) and operation management team(OMT)

Lead the Design and Implementation of Reliable ICT Infrastructure across PIE (30%)

• Lead and develop an effective country-wide ICT infrastructure and manages the overall ICT service provision in the country

• Oversee the delivery, continuity, information security, risk management and effective support of ICT infrastructure and systems, including all ICT hardware, Corporate Applications (Such as ERP and MERL systems), and a variety of software licences

• Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems

• Develop a country level ICT Business Continuity Plan (Disaster Recovery Plan)

Lead Innovation, Digitization and Automation of Operations and Program Delivery (30%)

• Develop a digitization implementation plan to automate office operations and the support the use of digital technologies in projects and programs to be undertaken in the Program Areas and realize paperless office.

• Analyze the business requirements of all departments to determine their technology needs.

• Lead, and ensure smooth implementation of Y.O.D.A, an organizational ERP and data warehouse.

• Support the implementation of data management, dashboard and Intranet.

Manage IT Budget and Cost Recovery (10%)

• Provide strategic input to the budget planning processes, advising on the allocation and control of financial resources and maintaining overall responsibility for the ICT budget in the Country Office

• Monitor performance of information communication technology systems to determine cost and productivity levels, and take actions for improving the IT infrastructure

• Manage efficiently and effectively ICT annual budget and corporate application costs

Team Management and Capacity Development (10%)

• Manage IT staff including training, performance management and assigning accountabilities and tasks, assisting with the recruitment of staff members to ensure effective performance of the team and support service.

• Lead to build the digital skills and country ICT capacity, aligned to Plan’s strategic directions, global strategic ICT plan, corporate policies and local priorities as an integral part of the Country Strategic Plan.

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' 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.

• 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.

Business Management Competencies

• Understand relevant sectoral context including how the sector operates in terms of funding and governance and awareness of Plan's purpose, values, and global strategy

• Manage legal and reputational risk including risk assessment, communication, risk management and reporting in full compliance with risk-related standards, including in areas such as Child and Youth Safeguarding and Protection, Gender equality and inclusion, Counter Fraud, Safety and Security

• Manage activities and resources including skills in strategic thinking, planning and organising, financial planning and monitoring, negotiation and programme and project management

• Manage people and information including skills in assessment and coaching, evidence-based management, communication skills, both speaking and writing, and digital working, including personal digital skills

Job Requirements

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge

Qualifications and Experience Requirements  

Qualifications/Experience Essential:

• Education at Bachelor’s Degree level in fields such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology and other related fields of specialization.

• 10 (ten) years technical and supervisory experience out of which 3 (three) years must be in a supervisory position with management responsibility

• Demonstrated experience in the development and oversight of ICT infrastructure and systems in organizations of comparable size and complexity

Essential Skills:

• Planning and organisation skills on short and long time frames

• Strong negotiating, facilitating and influencing skills

• Strong decision making skills

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Communicates clearly and effectively

• Strong team-building and motivational skills

• Networking and partnership development

• Good interpersonal and public relation skills

• Good time management skills

• Proficient in computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications

• Knowledge of an ERP system

• Knowledge of Cico Meraki and Cloud Computing Technology

• Strong technical skills in ICT and Digital Development

• Solutions orientated focused on programme outcomes

• Budget management skills including effective use of resources

• Experience in preparing and submitting business cases

Qualifications/Experience Desirable:

• ITIL foundation certification is preferable

• Manging Cisco Meraki network

• Windows Server 2016

• SharePoint(PowerApps, Power Automate) and power BI training or experience

• Additional management related training is a plus

Languages Required:

• Fluency in English language is essential

• Knowledge of local languages is a desirable

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

We create a climate of trust inside and outside the organisation 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 organisation, 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 empowerin

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 is June 12, 2023. Qualified candidates should submit their application with the links provided below CLICK HERE

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.