Plan International Ethiopia 2026 Job Vacancy – Education Manager
Etcareers is pleased to announce a new job opportunity at Plan International Ethiopia in 2026. The organization is recruiting for an Education Manager position under the EU INTPA funded project, based in Metema, Amhara Region. This is a full‑time role available until May 31, 2028, offering candidates the chance to contribute to humanitarian and development programming in Ethiopia. Plan International, a global leader in advancing children’s rights and equality for girls, invites experienced professionals with strong education program management and coordination backgrounds to apply before the February 07, 2026 deadline.
About Plan International
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that has worked for over 85 years to advance children’s rights and equality for girls. Operating in more than 80 countries, the organization partners with communities, governments, and international agencies to address poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination. In Ethiopia, Plan International implements programs that support children’s rights, humanitarian response, and long‑term development initiatives.
Open Position
Position 1: Education Manager – EU INTPA Project
- Employment Type: Full‑time
- Job Location: Metema, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
- Contract Duration: Until May 31, 2028
- Reports to: Emergency Program Implementation Manager
- Grade: D2
Responsibilities
- Facilitate integrated programming and cross‑learning among project partners
- Ensure downward accountability and effective project management
- Monitor integration aspects and produce consolidated narrative reports
- Represent Plan International Ethiopia at woreda, zonal, and regional coordination forums
- Coordinate with consortium partners, government institutions, community structures, and UN agencies
- Oversee project implementation and ensure synergy with other emergency response projects
- Produce quality reporting and collaborate with thematic sector leads and MEAL teams
- Ensure safeguarding and gender equality policies are embedded in daily operations
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Education: MA/MSc in Education, Pedagogy, Educational Planning and Management, Education Measurement and Quality Assurance, Humanitarian Aid, Development Studies, Sociology, Social Work, Health, Nutrition, WASH, Child Protection, DRM, Economics, Agricultural Economics, Project Management, or related social science fields
- Work Experience:
- Minimum of 7 years in management and coordination of humanitarian/development programs with international NGOs in Ethiopia
- Minimum of 5 years in education programs, preferably in Amhara Region
- Senior‑level experience in humanitarian, development, or nexus projects (Coordinator/Manager)
- Experience with Refugees, Returnees, IDPs, and host communities
- Experience in Education in Emergencies, INEE, WASH, Child Protection, CVA, and Safeguarding programs
- Technical Skills: Budget management, monitoring and evaluation, advocacy, representation, computer proficiency (Excel, Word, databases)
- Soft Skills: Strategic thinking, leadership, facilitation, mentoring, communication, workload management
Preferred / Additional Qualifications
- Fluency in English is essential; Amharic and other local languages are desirable
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills
- Proven ability to manage complex workloads
Salary & Benefits
Salary and benefits will be provided in accordance with the organization’s pay scale and Ethiopian labor standards.
Application Deadline: February 07, 2026
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should submit their application through Plan International Ethiopia’s official recruitment portal. Applications must include a cover letter, updated CV, and relevant educational and professional certificates. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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