Education in Emergency Specialist

Location: Addis Ababa, AA, ET

Company: 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 Emergencies Specialist for Country Office who will be reporting to the Humanitarian Director.

Dimensions of 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

Typical Responsibilities – Key end Results of the Position:

 Support in the enhancement of EiE programming- including project design, budget management, quality delivery and timely as well as quality reporting

Assist in fostering  strategic partnership and collaboration with UN, government and non-government actors to ensure collaboration and coordination in the area of EiE

Assist in works related to improving understanding and practices regarding humanitarian standards with the aim to ensure programme compliance and accountability to humanitarian principles with focus on child education related rights and conventions

Assist to ensure effective communication & information sharing on EiE and  on the impacts and best practices of responses within and outside Plan Ethiopia

Assist to in resource mobilization and fund raising endeavors for EiE projects by supporting resource mobilization and effective utilization of grants/budgets

Assess the situation of emergency areas and develop appropriate and quality project proposals.

Prepare sub-grants agreements for implementing recovery emergency projects and coordinate related issues.

Facilitate and carry out baseline study, semi/annual reviews, and evaluations during the lifespan of the recovery plan/project.

Facilitate quality monitoring, mid-term and final project evaluation of the emergency/emergency projects in PIE.

In close coordination with, the Learning, the Child Centred Programming, the M&E advisors adjust tools for monitoring and evaluation of recovery projects.

Manage and oversee the development, implementation, monitoring and tracking of work plans and budgets.

Complete quality program outcomes which surely benefit the indicated beneficiaries of the Girl Power program.

Provide operational guidelines and procedures for use by all partners implementing the program

Ensure high quality reports are submitted in a timely manner and according to the donor and PIE requirements.

Monitor the impact of the EiE project and promote learning by documentation of best practices for future emergency works.

Ensure regular participation in Education, NFI, Shelter and other related clusters, task force meetings, networks and other platforms at national level and ensure timely sharing of information collected within PIE

Provide other related supports as required

Provide adequate technical support to Programme Units and partners in the area of planning and programming projects focusing on education in emergency/recovery

Review and submit project progress and final/terminal reports for donors, government and other stakeholders

Qualifications and Experience:

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

The closing date for the application is November 01, 2019.

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

Please note that:

Applications and CVs written in English will be accepted and

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

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

References will be taken and background and anti-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 organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children’s rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk. Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.