The COP for USAID’s Worker Wellness Alliance (WWA program which is multiregional program (in Sidama, Oromia, Tigray and Amhara  regions) is a project strategist that provides dynamic leadership for the multi-year, multi-million USD, multiple partners (private sector, academia, specialized service providers, public and community based organizations) that employs a complex continuum of support to the young Female Factory Workers and creating & expanding economic opportunities to the host communities along high potential Value Chains and other Economic Strengthening interventions. The COP leads and provides oversight to all aspects of this project, leading strategic planning, decision-making, providing technical guidance, managing the activities of the sub-recipients, and provides strategic & regular direction for a team of 20+staff members. Serving as the key liaison with USNO, local governments, implementing partners and other stakeholders. The COP  will also establish and maintain an integrated vision among different actors while ensuring adherence to all project objectives, performance requirements, and donor regulations. S/he will oversee coordination of field operations and ensure that activities are meeting USAID and Plan standards

The COP will provide technical leadership, management and project oversight, and strategic vision for the WWA Activity. S/he will be responsible for making key decisions and rapidly solving problems while ensuring program quality and maintaining effective program operations. The COP will ensure coordination and integration across multiple activity components at national and PA levels. S/he will have experience in International Development and specifically in Labour Market Systems and young female migrant workers, with demonstrated experience in managing USAID cooperative agreements

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

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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

Job Requirements

• Possess at least a Master’s Degree in Social Studies and related fields and Ten years of relevant experience

• Strong knowledge of workforce development in Ethiopia 

• Experience managing a workforce and/or economic empowerment program for an international NGO

• Significant experience managing a multi-year US government-funded programs, with a strong track record of successfully managing USAID-funded programs 

• Demonstrated knowledge of USAID project management, including USAID rules, regulations, and reporting requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of gender and proficiency in managing development projects that mainstream gender

• Demonstrated ability to implement projects with rigorous timelines and deliverables and to track program quality through donor-approved monitoring and evaluation systems

• Proven leadership, interpersonal, and cross-cultural skills, with the ability to build and motivate diverse teams

How to Apply

The closing date for the application is October 24, 2024. Qualified candidates should submit their application with the links provided below.

• Internal Applicants: Link

• External Applicants: Link

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

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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.