Project Officer-EiE

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. The organisation believes in the power and potential of every child, which is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination. Girls are among the most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters, and partners, Plan International strives for a just world, tackling the root causes of challenges faced by girls and vulnerable children. The organisation supports children’s rights from birth until adulthood and enables children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. Using its reach, experience, and knowledge, it drives changes in practice and policy at local, national, and global levels.

For over 85 years, Plan International has transformed the lives of children in more than 80 countries. The organisation is committed to achieving equality for all children.

The Opportunity

This position is responsible for assessment, response analysis, design, and implementation of education sector activities under the ECHO-funded project. The Project Officer – Education in Emergency (EiE) will oversee effective implementation and monitoring of education project activities in Bullen Woreda and IDP sites within Bullen Woreda. Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring quality service delivery and promoting inclusive education for all children
• Supporting teachers and engaging communities
• Collaborating with local education authorities to implement program objectives

The Individual

• B.A. degree in Education, Community Development, or Social Science
• Minimum of 3 years of managing education programs (preferably in emergency contexts)
• Excellent knowledge of Education in Emergency (EiE) principles and Protective Education
• Understanding of child and adult development and learning
• Knowledge of donor grants and contract regulations
• Ability to deliver quality programs within timelines and work under stressful conditions
• Familiarity with humanitarian activities and international NGO operations is preferred

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

• Understand and implement responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring concerns are reported and managed appropriately
• Ensure all staff in the unit/function/department are properly inducted on safeguarding and GEI policies
• Embed Plan International’s global Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion policies into daily work
• Ensure Plan Ethiopia contributes to global efforts on safeguarding and GEI, including relevant reporting and data submission

Skills Required:

• Social / Science / Project / Management / Development