Plan International Ethiopia is looking for an Education Officer for conflict affected areas funded by EU. This position will be a part of Education and child protection initiative to contribute for conflict affected to respond to and recovery opportunities for pre-primary and primary school aged community children impacted by the northern conflict. This position holder shall ensure that activities are implemented duly as planned, compile detail project reports and best practices as required and support in in putting in place strategies for effective and smooth operation of the project. The officer may be also expected to take active role in technical co-ordination, support and advocacy with the Regional Education Clusters, other stakeholders and technical agencies relevant to the sector.

The ECCE Education officer will be responsible for contributing to education project activity implementation, stakeholder and partner participation, and effective delivery of outputs.

Implementation of Early Childhood Care and Education activities in the targeted communities.

Liaise with government offices, NGOs and other civic organizations operating in the Woreda/ Zone.

High quality activity implementation and maximize safety and wellbeing of all target community members, especially children.

Effective collaboration and support of procurement and logistics,

The Individual

B.E./BA degree in Education, Community Development, Psychology, Social Sciences

Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience implementing Early Childhood Care and Education projects

Minimum of two successful assignments with field level posts;

Mobilizing as well as facilitating training to teachers and community

Knowledge and practical experience in early childhood care and education

Mobilizing community and training to the ecce facilitators and school teachers

Knowledge and experience of the education and support of the pre-school children

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 appropriate 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 relevant reporting and data are submitted.