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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 80 countries.

 The Opportunity:

The position provides project management in the implementation of the Healthy Village project-integrated WASH, Food and Nutrition Security incorporating Climate Resilient Agriculture in accordance with Plan’s Child Cemented Community Development (CCCD approach. He/she ensure that quality project deliveries are reflected within the entire project cycle and that all field program implementation is undertaken efficiently and effectively. The position holder technically works closely with the Healthy Village Manager, field level officers/coordinators, CDFs and supports the programme terms to ensure proactive engagement in the area of networking and collaboration, learning and knowledge management within the broader organization and with other partner organization. The position is subject to donor approval.

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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.

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 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.

Job Requirements

 The Individual:

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications/ experience essential:

• First degree in Social science, Agriculture, Marketing, economics, Rural Development or related fields

• Minimum 5 years for BSc with relevant field experience in economic empowerment works under INTEGRTAED WASH, FOOD & Nutrition projects focusing on sanitation, nutrition marketing.

• Technical experience and knowledge in the area of VESA/VSLA: Village Saving and Loan Association, Youth Entrepreneurship and Self-Employment, Youth Innovative Program.

• Proven understanding of microenterprise / small business development and VESA/VSLA approaches.

• Skills or training in basic bookkeeping or financial literacy is desirable.

• Prior experience working with local governments and stakeholders in implementation of projects, including hands-on community mobilization skills.

• Experience working with local NGOs and partners in the implementation of programmes and support in institutional development.

• Good knowledge of Monitoring, Evaluation Accountability and Learning.

• Assist in building good relations with national authorities, international organizations, donor governments and other organizations.

• Demonstrated ability to work with a large team of national staff at different levels.

• Strong documentation and information management skills.

• Good analytical, facilitation, communication and presentation skills.

• Resourcefulness, flexibility, and the ability to prioritize work under pressure.

• Good in written and spoken English.

• Nationality of Ethiopia.

Qualifications/ experience desirable:

• Master’s degree in Social science, Agriculture, Marketing, economics, Rural Development or related fields

• Minimum 5 years for BSc & 2 years for MSc holders with relevant field experience in economic empowerment works under INTEGRTAED WASH, FOOD & Nutrition projects focusing on sanitation, nutrition marketing.

Languages required

• · Fluency in the English language is essential

• · Knowledge of Local Languages is a desirable

How to Apply

The closing date for the application is November 1, 2023. Qualified candidates should submit the application form found at this link:

Register using this LINK

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 at 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 organization, 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.