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Plan International Ethiopia  

Position 1 Cash Based Program Specialist  

Job Description  

The Organisation  

Plan International is an independent development and  philanthropic  organisation that advances children’s rights and equality forgirls.We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our  sympathizers and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach  majority. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to –  heads and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at original,  public and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. We've been building  important partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in  further than 80 countries.  

ROLE PURPOSE  The position holder will be responsible to manage all aspects of program delivery through cash based programming which is designed to respond to disaster affected communities both for the immediate needs and long term recoveries.  This role is primarily in charge for the implementation of cash transfer program from the  original feasibility and risk assessment stage to the selection of a delivery mechanism which includes liaising with the external finance service providers when applicable.  The position holder spends  utmost of his/ her time in the field, identifying priority needs and target communities affected by natural and manmade crisis, conducting market assessment in the areas of  indigent community, conducting post distribution monitoring, establishing relationships with community, original government and leaders, overseeing field- level operations,  similar as the delivery of accoutrements / inputs, registration of complaints and payment to beneficiaries.  

ACCOUNTABILITY AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES  Plan has a performance management and accountability matrix SOP. Every position holder is expected to adhere to the SOP and review and review her/ his responsibility against the accountability matrix.  Project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation( 20)  

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with organizational and statutory policies and laws on People and Culture legality matters and also has  • Responsible to ensure compliance of the design and implementation of emergency/ recovery and resilience focused cash based responses in line with applicable government policies, guidelines and procedures.  Partnership and relationship management with donors, government, and  finncial institutions( 20)  

• Represent Plan Ethiopia in  philanthropic  coordination meetings, taskforces, clusters, and specialized working groups that are related to nutrition in emergency and recovery/ resilience context  

• Liaising with government ministries, offices and bureaus,  fiscal institutions at civil and indigenous levels, and also with UN agencies, NGOs and other communal organizations.  Specialized support to cash- based response programming at all levels (20)  

• Take the lead for managing as program specialist budget holder for emergency cash- based related programming  

• Provide hands- on specialized support to the field- based plan and other staff to ensure benefit of children affected by disasters,  Actively involve and participate on cash working groups cluster meetings at all levels( 15)  

• Assist in building the capacity of cash working groups to effectively respond to  exigency cash- related  requirements; with the overall objective of protecting, promoting and improving the livelihood status of children affected by and recovering from disasters emergencies.  Documentation and sharing of stylish practices includingpost-distribution monitoring( 15)  

• Document and shares lessons and  perceptivity from experiences and evaluation of cash- based programme and project effectiveness, feeding these into original, indigenous and global networks  Capacity building for field and partners staff( 10)  

• Develops the specialized capability of colleagues,  frontal line staff and partners, and of other specialized professionals in cash- based programme planning, implementation, M&E Safeguarding Children and Young People( Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion( GEI)  

• Understand and put into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct( CoC).  

• Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully bedded in day to day work.  • Ensure that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that applicable reporting and data are submitted.  

Leadership and BUSINESS management

COMPETENCIES  

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES  

• valorous in taking a lead,  concentrated on Plan International’s purpose and making the most effective contribution within my own work context.

 • Behave in line with our values and safeguarding practices, inside and outside work.  

• Challenge own attitudes, unconscious bias and behaviour and speaks up when they see wrong doing, especially by those who use their power over others to create fear or abuse.  

• Understand and adhere to the policies, processes, practices and standards applicable to own work and keeps their knowledge and skills up to date.  

• Honest and effective in use of  coffers, including own time.  

• Take responsibility for own performance and development reflecting; seeking and listening to feedback; learning from mistakes; finding people or resources to help them learn.  

• Formative and auspicious in facing setbacks, challenges and change, using own initiative to analyse issues and improve things.  

• Good team player, communicating effectively and being open and  probative towards those around them.  

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES  

• Understanding applicable sectorial context including how the sector operates in terms of funding and governance and awareness of Plan’s purpose, values, and global strategy  

• Managing legal and reputational risk including  threat assessment, communication, risk management and reporting in full compliance with risk- related standards, including in areas  similar as Child and Youth Safeguarding and Protection, Gender equality and inclusion, Counter Fraud, Safety and Security  

• Managing activities and resources including skills in strategic thinking, planning and organising, financial planning and monitoring, negotiation and programme and project management  

• Managing people and information including skills in assessment and coaching, evidence- based management, communication skills, both speaking and writing, and digital working, including  particular digital skills  

Plan International’s Values in Practice  

• We're open and responsible We create a climate of trust inside and outside the organisation by being open, honest and transparent. We hold ourselves and others to account for the decisions we make and for our impact on others, while doing what we say we will do.  

• We strive for lasting impact  We strive to achieve significant and  continuing impact on the lives of children and  youthful people, and to secure equality for girls. We challenge ourselves to be bold,  valorous, responsive, focused and innovative.  

• We work well together  We succeed by working effectively with others, inside and outside the organisation, including our sponsors and donors. We actively support our colleagues, helping them to achieve their goals. We come together to create and  apply  results in our teams, across Plan International, with children, girls, youthful people, communities and our partners.  

• We're inclusive and empowering  We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge inequality in our programmes and our workplace. We support children, girls and  youthful people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives. We empower our staff to give their stylish and develop their potential.  

Job Requirements  

Specialized expertise, skills and knowledge  

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS  

Qualifications/ experience essential  

• Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree inmicro-finance,  pastoral development, banking, disaster risk management and emergency/  philanthropic  response project management and other related fields of studies.  

• At least 5 years of applicable experience out of which 3 years on a  elderly level experience( not necessarily gained in an NGO or INGO) or demonstrated original combination.  

Experience desirable  

• Experience of cash transfers and other social safety net programmes is an advantage.  

Languages required  

• English and other original languages  

How to Apply  

The closing date for the application in May 26,2023. Qualified candidates should submit the application form found with this link  Internal Link https

https://performancemanager5.successfactors.eu/sf/jobreq?jobId=46706&company=PlanInt

External Link: https://jobs.plan-international.org/job/Addis-Ababa-Cash-Based-Program-Specialist/936796201/

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

More information about Plan International can be found on http://plan-international.org  

Position 2 Thematic Sector Lead – Education in Emergency  

ROLE PURPOSE  The position holder will be responsible is responsible for assessment, response analysis, design, collaboration, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the child protection in emergency programme for both refugee, migration and in the disaster preparedness, response and resilience unit by ensuring and maintaining global minimum standards across the intervention areas, by strengthening staff capacity, coordinating with other specialized leads & response team members and management, representing PIE in education cluster, refugees education working group and any education related specialized platform, ensuring response to immediate education need with  contemporaneous consideration of longer term needs and possible scenarios.  

ACCOUNTABILITY AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES  Plan has a performance  operation and responsibility matrix SOP. Every position holder is expected to adhere to the SOP and review and review her/ his responsibility against the accountability matrix.  Assessment( 20)  

• Ensure/ lead on  original  rapid-fire and in- depth assessment of current situation using theInter-agency education minimum standards and youth Assessment resource Toolkit, in collaboration with partners and affected population; ensure assessment finding are documented, determine priorities and immediate activities and resources  • Lead the specialized proposal development; develop a realistic evidence ‐ grounded, education program plan with interventions grounded on the outcomes of assessments and the context. And  insure Plan International’s guidelines and the inter agency Minimum norms for education in Humanitarian Action  • Provide specialized support for the development of response strategy and make sure education thematic area are presented in light of the education need – girl’s education in PIE operation area and linked to the global strategic roadmap  Programme design, Implementation, M&E( 30)  

• Ensure that effective planning, implementation and coordination of inclusive education programming that address the education needs and barriers of girls education.  

• Work closely with and supervise/ guide the Coordinators to ensure that  perpetration of applicable activities is planned and  enforced in a phased and prioritized manner in full  discussion and collaboration with all applicable agencies both governmental andnon-governmental.  

• Provide specialized guidance and direction to ensure effective planning, implementation and monitoring of agreed education Programme plans and develop capacity building plans and provide training, support and mentorship education programme staff and partners.  

• Design and develop applicable monitoring, evaluation and learning systems for education interventions in collaboration with the MEAL team at country office, and ensure collection of quantitative and qualitative data and to document  crucial learning from the education response.

Ensure early and rigorous implementation of quality(Inter-agency minimum standard for education) and accountability mechanisms, as well as feedback from the affected population and other applicable stakeholders is considered throughout the response.  Information and Coordination( 15)  

• Represent and take active role in representing & build the profile of PIE in the specialized working group and education cluster and maintain acceptable accountability and transparency in our work. And maintain formative working relationships on the specific sector of education, with other NGO’s, UN agencies, host government, bilateral and multinational donors, and other principle stakeholders  

• Inform head of refugee & Migration, Head of Disaster preparedness, response and resilience,  philanthropic  director and other specialized team at CO & PA about assessment progress, emergency response implementation and strategies, project plans, progress reports, budget and other significant developments in the specific department.  Communication( 15)

• Ensure effective communication & information sharing about the education need – mainly on girl’s education, education program impact & stylish practice that will help for our influencing purpose.  Human coffers and Administration( 20)  

• Oversee effective delivery and reporting,  fiscal management,  mortal resource management,  

• Promote a productive work environment  regardful of the Code of Conduct with zero tolerance for verbal and physical abuse or discrimination against children and other persons on the grounds of race, color, sex or creed 

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 in accordance with the applicable procedures.  

• Ensures that all staff in the unit/ function/ department are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;  • Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People 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 applicable reporting and data are submitted.  

Leadership and BUSINESS management

COMPETENCIES  

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES  

• Set and communicate ambitious but realistic work goals and priorities, explaining how these contribute to Plan International’s purpose.  • Set high standards for self and others ’ behavior, inside and outside work. Championing our values and commitment to rights, gender equality and safeguarding. Supporting the health, well- being and both physical and cerebral safety of our staff, including their safety to speak out.  

• Hold self and others to account for what we've agreed, dealing with poor performance quickly, firmly and constructively.  

• produce a positive team spirit, helping people work well together, to reflect and continuously improve the efficiency and quality of what we do.  

• Collaborate with team members, associates and partners in finding creative solutions to problems by sharing information, experience and ideas and actively seeking their input.  

• Motivate and developing others by taking an interest, giving formative feedback and praise, ensuring they're properly trained and helping them develop their  eventuality.  

• Accept change and support others in adjusting to it, helping them understand.  

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES  

• Understanding applicable sectoral  environment including how the sector operates in terms of funding and governance and awareness of Plan’s purpose, values, and global strategy  

• Managing legal and reputational risk including risk assessment, communication, risk management and reporting in full compliance with risk- related  norms, including in areas  similar as Child and Youth Safeguarding and Protection, Gender equality and inclusion, Counter Fraud, Safety and Security  

• Managing activities and resources including skills in strategic thinking, planning and organising,  fiscal planning and monitoring,  concession and programme and design operation  

• Managing people and information including chops in assessment and coaching,  substantiation- based  operation, communication skills, both speaking and writing, and digital working, including  particular digital skills  

Plan International’s Values in Practice  

• We're open and responsible  We produce a climate of trust inside and outside the association by being open, honest and transparent. We hold ourselves and others to  regard for the  opinions we make and for our impact on others, while doing what we say we will do.  

• We strive for lasting impact  We strive to achieve significant and  continuing impact on the lives of children and youthful people, and to secure  equivalency for girls. We challenge ourselves to be bold, valorous, responsive, focused and innovative.  

• We work well together We succeed by working effectively with others, inside and outside the organisation, including our sponsors and donors. We actively support our colleagues, helping them to achieve their goals. We come together to create and implement solutions in our teams, across Plan International, with children, girls,  youthful people, communities and our  mates.  

• We're inclusive and empowering  We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge inequality in our programmes and our workplace. We support children, girls and  youthful people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives. We empower our staff to give their stylish and develop their potential.  

Job Requirements  

Specialized expertise, skills and knowledge  

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIREMENTS  

Qualifications/ experience essential  

• Bachelor’s degree or preferably Master degree in Education,

Educational Psychology, Educational Administration, Pedagogy and other affiliated fields  

• At least 10 years in NGO sector in  philanthropic  and development setting, or demonstrated original combination and experience, in which more than 3 years ’ experience on management position.

Ability to develop effectively working relationships across a network.

 • Demonstrated experience in activities with communities and/ or  transnational development in INGOs working environment and preferable have experience on leading refugee & migration responses and/ or wide range of disaster

 • Knowledge of existing policies and specialized understanding of Gender Equality approach, Education in Emergency, Child Protection and Social inclusion response  

Languages required  

English and other  public languages

 How to Apply  

The closing date for the application in May 26,2023. Qualified candidates should submit the application form found with this link  Internal Link

https://performancemanager5.successfactors.eu/sf/jobreq?jobId=46698&company=PlanInt

External Link: https://jobs.plan-international.org/job/Addis-Ababa-Thematic-Lead-Education-in-Emergency/936542301/

This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.  further information about Plan International can be found on http://plan-international.org  

References will be taken and background andanti-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  consummation of children’s rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we've particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.  

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so  numerous threats of harm, it's our duty to ensure that we as an organization, do everything we can to keep children safe. We mustn't contribute in any way to harming or placing children atrisk.Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.