EiE Officer

EiE Officer

Date: 10 Nov 2026

Location: Ziquala, Ethiopia

Company: Plan International

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The Opportunity 

The EiE Officer will play a critical role in supporting and facilitating the effective implementation of the ECHO project in emergency and crisis-affected contexts. The officer will focus on integrating education, protection, and WASH approaches into teaching and learning, promoting children's access to quality education opportunities in these settings. The role involves coordination, capacity building, monitoring, and reporting to achieve the project's goals.

The post holder will work closely with school management and government stakeholders, including Regional Education Bureaus, Woreda Education Offices, NGOs, and INGOs within the project areas. The position has a direct reporting line to the Emergency Project Coordinator.

Key Accountabilities Include;

Assessment (15%)

Design and implement rapid needs assessments in emergency contexts to identify gaps in education implementation.

Use assessment findings to inform the design and adaptation of project activities, ensuring they are responsive to the needs of children and communities.

Collaborate with external evaluators and researchers to conduct in-depth studies on the effectiveness/Impact of education methodologies in emergency settings.

Develop and administer tools for assessing the quality of education environments and the capacity of teachers.

Analyse assessment data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for improving project outcomes.

Share assessment results with stakeholders, including government agencies, donors, and community members, to promote evidence-based decision-making.

Project Implementation (40%)

Lead and follow up the implementation of education in emergency activities under the ECHO-funded project, ensuring alignment with the project’s goals and objectives.

Integrate methodologies into education in emergency programs to enhance children’s learning outcomes and psychosocial well-being.

Support the development and distribution of learning materials and resources for children, teachers, and caregivers.

Organize and facilitate training sessions for teachers, PTSA/CMC, and community members.

Build the capacity of teachers, school administrators, and PTSA/CMC/ to deliver quality education in emergency contexts.

Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to teachers and PTSA/CMC to ensure the effective implementation of emergency education methodologies.

Collaborate with local education authorities to strengthen formal and non-formal education systems and policies.

Monitoring, Reporting & Evaluation (30%)

Together with the EPC, implement the developed monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks to track the progress and impact of project activities.

Conduct regular field visits to monitor project implementation, ensuring activities are on track and aligned with project objectives.

Collect, analyse, and interpret data on project indicators to assess the effectiveness of interventions and identify areas for improvement.

Collect and prepare high-quality reports, including progress reports, donor reports, and case studies, to document project achievements and challenges.

Use M&E findings to inform decision-making, improve project strategies, and ensure accountability to stakeholders.

Support the documentation of best practices, lessons learned, and success stories to contribute to organizational learning and knowledge sharing.

Support other staff and volunteers in monitoring program progress against indicators in grants

Information and Coordination (15%)

Act as the primary liaison between Plan International Ethiopia and local government authorities, ensuring alignment with national and regional education policies and frameworks.

Represent Plan International Ethiopia in education coordination meetings, clusters, and working groups at the regional and national levels.

Foster partnerships with local NGOs, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders to enhance the reach and impact of the project.

Collaborate with other Plan International projects and teams to ensure integration and synergy across programs, particularly in areas of child protection, gender equality, and disaster risk reduction.

Engage with parents, caregivers, and community leaders to raise awareness about the importance of education and secure their support for project activities.

Work closely with the consortium partners to ensure harmonized approaches and shared learning across project sites.

Facilitate joint planning and review meetings with stakeholders to ensure transparency, accountability, and collective ownership of project outcomes.

Advocate for the inclusion of education and home-based education in local and national education policies and strategies, leveraging evidence from the project.

The Individual 

Qualifications/ Experience/Skills Essential:

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Early Childhood Development, Psychology, Social Work,

Minimum of 3years of experience in Education in Emergency (EiE)

Proven experience in implementing education in emergency and psychosocial support programs for children in emergency or crisis-affected contexts.

Strong understanding of EiE frameworks, policies, and best practices.

Experience in capacity building, training, and mentoring of teachers and community members.

Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in English (written and spoken). Knowledge of local languages is an asset.

Commitment to gender equality, inclusion, and child safeguarding principles.

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 per the appropriate procedures.

Ensures that all staff in the unit/function/department are properly inducted on and understand 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.

Location: Amhara PA- Ziquala

Type of Role: ECHO Project untill June 30-2027

Reports to: Project Manager 

Grade: C1

Closing Date: November 15, 2026

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

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. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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