SRHR Officer

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; however, poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination continue to limit opportunities — and girls are disproportionately affected.

Together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we work toward a just world by tackling the root causes of the challenges faced by girls and vulnerable children. We defend children’s rights from birth to adulthood and help young people prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We influence lasting change in practice and policy at local, national and global levels by leveraging our expertise, reach and experience.

For over 85 years, Plan International has united determined optimists with a shared goal of transforming the lives of children in more than 80 countries.
We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The Opportunity

This role is responsible for leading the implementation of SRHR, SGBV and FGM interventions, and for supporting the project team and other relevant staff in all programmatic areas related to sexual and reproductive health and rights and gender-based violence.

The post holder will be instrumental in developing and sustaining strong partnerships with community participants, government structures at all levels, service providers, youth clubs, grassroots organisations, and relevant units within Plan International Ethiopia — ensuring alignment and effective outreach.

The role will support the delivery of interventions that remove barriers to SRHR and enhance access to safe, quality, disability-inclusive and gender-responsive services for SGBV and FGM survivors. A key part of the role is contributing to survivor-centred recovery by facilitating access to skills training and livelihood opportunities that support financial independence — especially for survivors who have lost their livelihoods due to conflict, who face economic dependence that prevents them from exiting violence, or who are unable to return to their communities due to intersectional stigma.

The Individual

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in SRH, Public Health, Social Work, Sociology or related fields
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in SRHR, SGBV and FGM programming
• Clear understanding of relevant national strategies, roadmaps, SRHR & SGBV policies, FGM guidelines, and SRHiE (MISP) standards for prevention and response in Ethiopia
• Good understanding of survivor-centred and participatory development approaches, child-rights programming, and participatory MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) systems
• Strong partnership-building, networking, advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills

Safeguarding Children and Program Participants & GEI

• Fully understands and upholds responsibilities under Plan International’s Safeguarding and GEI (Gender Equality and Inclusion) policies and Code of Conduct
• Ensures staff under the role’s scope are properly inducted and accountable to safeguarding and GEI standards
• Embeds safeguarding and GEI practices in all daily operations and activities
• Contributes to Plan Ethiopia's commitment to global Safeguarding and GEI standards, including compliance reporting

Role Details

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, diversity and inclusion define who we are and how we operate. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with and provide equal opportunities to all persons, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

We promote an inclusive organisational culture grounded in girls’ rights, gender equality and racial justice, ensuring that every team in every office is enriched by diverse people, perspectives and ideas.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Keeping children safe is a fundamental responsibility of our organisation. We are committed to ensuring that no child is harmed or placed at risk through our work.

Pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy. Plan International participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and will request information from previous employers regarding findings or investigations related to sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment.

By applying, applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Plan International never requests any form of payment from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process.