Gender Coordinator for SUN-Wash at Plan International

Plan International

Position: Gender Coordinator for SUN-Wash

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Contract

Place of Work: Gambella - Ethiopia

Posted date: 1 week ago

Deadline: Submition date is over

The Organisation

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 know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working with children, young people, supporters, and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until adulthood and enable them 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.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The Opportunity

The gender coordinator is responsible for the functionality of GESA findings and implementation of the gender action plan of Pie. developing mainstreaming guidelines/strategies to all elements of CSP and monitoring the effective application of the guideline is the main task of the position holder. s/he is in charge of staff capacity building on gender equality and mainstreaming at various levels. the position holder is also responsible for gender issues and persons with disabilities are included in all proposal developments and represent plans in the regional and global networks of gender equality and persons with a disability.

The Individual

• Educated to University Degree or equivalent in a relevant field or relatable experience.
• At least 5+ Years of relevant experience out of which 3 years on a senior level experience or demonstrated equivalent combination.
• Strong expertise in gender transformative programming and a good understanding of intersectionality and inclusion.
• Experience in providing technical support and oversight to Education programs.
• Experience in capacity development of project staff; strong facilitation and training skills.
• Ability to plan work and meet deadlines when working under pressure on several projects.
• Experience working for an international organization and with local partners.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; the local language is an asset.

Languages required:

• Fluency in the English language is essential

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 under the appropriate procedures.
• Ensures that all staff sign safeguarding policies;
• Implement Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day-to-day work.

Location: Gambella Program Area

Type of Role: SUN WASH Project

Reports to: Program Implementation Manager

Grade: D1