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 80 countries.

 The Opportunity:

 The project Manager is responsible to lead and coordinate the overall implementation and management of Plan International Ethiopia Projects targeting displaced populations (primarily focusing on children, young boys and girls, women and other vulnerable) and hosting communities in the North Western Zone of Tigray Region. This role involves also an engagement in the rehabilitation and recovery projects operational in the zone and other nearby geographical areas. The position holder will be responsible to providing guidance and support to Project Officers in the thematic areas of Child Protection, Education, and WaSH sectors. Additionally, the position holder will be engaged in the management of support systems run by Plan International Ethiopia to smoothly implement its projects in the area of response in relation to the specific project. As this position involves both managerial and technical roles, the Project coordinator will be managing all the staffs under him/her for timely planning, implementation and reporting of planned activities.

Dimensions of the Role

The post holder will report to Program Area Manager and  provides status updates including security updates and Inform TOR review, status of budget transfer, Monitoring and evaluation reports. He/she is responsible to prepare and develop annual/quarter work plans and reports of the project. He/she establishes and nurture strong partnership with local government partners, Community level structures, IP partners  and other key stakeholders. Lead and coordinate the team under him/her for highest performance.

Main components of the position Ensure the technical soundness, appropriateness and general quality in project design and planning Provide leadership into the project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; assess the  outputs, outcomes and impact of program interventions and activities in the program unit and Oversee project implementation. Prepare and develop annual work plans and project plans in consultation with appropriate stakeholders. Partnership management and networking of key government, community as well as Industrial Park stakeholders of the project is also the responsibility of the Technical Coordinator.

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

• Understand and put into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC).

• Ensure 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.

• Ensure 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.

Job Requirements

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications/ experience essential:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Law, Political Science, Public Health and related fields.

• Minimum 7 years plus relevant experience and of which at least 3 years in managerial position with NGOs in leading programs/ projects or demonstrated equivalent combination. The post holder should be experienced in the management of emergency response and recovery projects in the areas of Child Protection, Gender Equality, Health/Nutrition, WaSH, Education, Food Security & Livelihoods and the others.

·        Depth and breadth of knowledge of Plan’s global and national strategies and policies.  Ability to communicate effectively and authoritatively on area of expertise.  Ability to develop effective working relationships across a network.

 Qualifications and experience desirable

 Knowledge

·       Knowledge of project management concepts and tools.

·       In-depth knowledge of project cycle management and child centred community development programming approaches.

·       Deep understanding on collaboration and networking issues

·       Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges and opportunities and implications to community development.

·       Knowledge of Child Protection Policy (CPP) principles and procedures

·       Knowledge of effective participatory Monitoring, Evaluation and Research systems and processes.

 Skills Specific to the Post

·       Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with colleagues.

·       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.

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

We create a climate of trust inside and outside the organization 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 organization, 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.

How to Apply

The closing date for the application is December 17, 2023.

Qualified candidates should submit their application with the links provided below.

This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and CLIK HERE 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.