The purpose of this position is to lead the implementation of the child protection policy and program at the PA and the refugee camp. It is intended to support and link to the HTP. furthermore, the post holder is responsible for the delivery of results in line with pre-agreed program plans and objectives, and oversees the implementation of the child protection policy in the PA and of improved protection mechanisms and community practices against harmful traditional practices and violence against children. Plan International Ethiopia has put in place a child protection policy that all of its staff must adhere to and sign, and will work closely and share reports with other like-minded agencies working in the area in consultation with the line manager when necessary. 

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 Safeguarding Children and Program Participants (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 per the appropriate procedures.

• Ensures that all staff in the unit/function/department are properly inducted on and understand their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;

• Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Program Participant 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

• BA degree in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Child Development, Development studies and other related fields.

• A minimum of 2 years of humanitarian aid experience applied in emergency/recovery response operations in focus on child protection, GBV, Adolescent and Youth program.

• Excellent knowledge of Child Protection and GBV minimum standards and basic principles; Good knowledge of GBV, Child Protection case management, and MHPSS.

• Excellent knowledge of basic child protection and youth principles, and child & adult development and learning.

• Good knowledge of donor grants and contract regulations.

• Good knowledge of child protection and other refugee community-based structures.

How To Apply

The closing date for the application is December 24, 2025. Qualified candidates should submit their application with the links provided below.

• External Applicants: THIS 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

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 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 the 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.