About Plan International
Plan International is an independent non-profit organization that advances children’s well-being and equality for girls. Working in building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years and present in 70 countries, Plan International strives for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children while working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners. Plan International Ethiopia is looking for Education in Emergency (EiE) Specialist to be based at Country Office
The Role
Budget: Raises and also manages up to 5 million USD per year from diversified donors. No. of direct reports: The post holder doesn’t directly line staff; this is non-supervisory level. Communication: Liaises with government ministries, offices and bureaus at federal and regional levels and also with UN agencies, NGOs and other civic organizations working in education. Risk Management: Has responsibility to comply individually with organizational and statutory policies and laws on People and Culture legality matters and also has responsibility to ensure compliance of the design and implementation of emergency/recovery and resilience focused education projects in line with applicable government policies, guidelines and procedures. External Representation: Represents Plan Ethiopia in humanitarian coordination meetings, taskforces, clusters and technical working groups that are related to education in emergency/recovery. Reach/Breadth of the post: Country wide.
To be successful, MA/MSc degree in Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Administration, Pedagogy and other related fields. A minimum of 5 years of humanitarian aid experience applied in emergency/recovery response operations preferably in the area of education in emergency/recovery. Willingness to travel extensively up to 40% of his/her time
Knowledge/Skills, qualification and experience to Achieve Role’s Objectives
Basic knowledge on Minimum standards for education in emergencies/disasters
highly knowledgeable and conversant of child protection and education in relation to emergencies
Good understanding and experience in program management (assessment, designing, planning, implementation, report writing, monitoring and evaluation etc…).
Demonstrated experience in working on emergencies and be familiar with Minimum standards for education - preparedness, response and recovery.
Good knowledge of donor grants and contract regulations.
Ability to deliver quality programs in a short time and work under stressful conditions.
Proven ability to work in a team environment and independently.
Excellent written, verbal communication skills in English and Amharic.
Strong analytical, writing, communication & interpersonal skills, and also computer literate
Advanced skills, reputable experience in writing concept notes, proposals and reports
Ability to develop innovative approaches and strategies
Able to manage multiple and complex tasks within a deadline-focused environment
Ability to keep abreast of developments in the humanitarian sector related with child right, child protection and development and ensure their dissemination within PIE
Self-starter, enthusiastic & proactively engaging with limited external support
Gender sensitive
Assertive and clear minded while communicating
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