Plan International Ethiopia – Project Officer Vacancy 2026

Plan International Ethiopia – Project Officer Vacancy 2026

Plan International Ethiopia is seeking qualified and motivated applicants for the position of Project Officer under the Countering Harmful Practices F4B Project in the Amhara region.

About Plan International

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization advancing children’s rights and equality for girls. For over 85 years, Plan International has worked in more than 80 countries, tackling poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. Together with children, young people, supporters, and partners, we strive for a just world by addressing the root causes of harmful practices and promoting gender equality.

Position Details

• Job Title: Project Officer
• Location: Dangila and Shewa Robit, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
• Type of Role: Countering Harmful Practices F4B Project (2026–2030)
• Reports to: Project Coordinator
• Grade: C1
• Employment Type: Full‑time
• Closing Date: May 10, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate day‑to‑day implementation of project activities at grassroots level
• Monitor and report on project progress in line with donor requirements and Plan International policies
• Support local civil society organizations to prevent and respond to harmful practices including:
  • Child, Early and Forced Marriage (CEFM)
  • Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C)
  • Teenage pregnancy
  • Gender‑Based Violence (GBV)
• Work closely with contractual partners, government stakeholders, and community leaders
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations, workshops, and joint supervision visits
• Contribute to participatory monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, or related Social Sciences
• Experience: Minimum 3 years relevant experience, including 2 years with NGOs
• Knowledge:
  • GBV, harmful traditional practices, gender equality, and child protection
  • Development and humanitarian principles, CP/GBV and SRHR policies
• Skills:
  • Community mobilization, facilitation, negotiation, and representation
  • Planning, monitoring, evaluation, learning, and reporting
  • Strong analytical and writing skills
  • General finance, administration, and ICT skills (SAP, Word, Excel)
• Languages: Fluency in English and Amharic; knowledge of other local languages is desirable

Safeguarding & Inclusion

Plan International is committed to safeguarding children and program participants. All staff must uphold Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy and Gender Equality and Inclusion Policy. Pre‑employment checks will be conducted in line with global safeguarding standards.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants who meet the requirements should apply online via Plan International’s recruitment portal.

📌 Closing Date: May 10, 2026