Child Protection & Youth In Emergencies Officer

The Organisation

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 know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination. Girls are most affected.

Working together 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 they reach 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 post holder will manage the allocated budget for child protection and youth programs within emergency response and development initiatives, collaborating with other program staff. Responsibilities include:

• Managing the budget for child protection and youth programs.
• Collaborating with volunteer social workers and community structures.
• Collecting reports from community volunteers.
• Identifying and addressing the needs of direct beneficiaries.
• Coordinating efforts with staff and local government bodies.

The Individual

Qualifications include:

• BA degree in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Child Development, or related fields.
• A minimum of 3 years of humanitarian aid experience in emergency/recovery response operations, preferably in child protection and youth program activity.
• Excellent knowledge of Child Protection and SGBV minimum standards and basic principles.
• Strong understanding of basic child protection and youth principles.
• Good knowledge of donor grants and contract regulations.

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Safeguarding Children and Program Participants (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

• Understands and implements responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies.
• Ensures all staff are properly inducted on their role in upholding safeguarding and GEI policies.
• Ensures global policies for Safeguarding Children and Program Participants are embedded in day-to-day work.
• Contributes to global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI.

Job Details

Location: Gambella

Type of Role: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract

Reports to: Child Protection and YiE Coordinator/CPiE Manager

Grade: C1

Closing Date: September 24, 2025

This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and strives to create a workplace environment rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights, and inclusion.

Plan International believes it is our duty to ensure that we keep children safe.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

Skills Required:

• Education / Teaching / Training
• Health / Medical
• Social / Science / Project / Management / Development