Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 08 Oct 2017
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 this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
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.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
The Opportunity:
As Country Director you will be Plan International’s lead representative in that country with authority over all activities taking place there.
You will be expected to develop strategies at country level that align with Plan’s global vision and purpose within the prevailing context of that country as it impacts on children.
You will lead a highly motivated team and ensure legal compliance, implementing a well-funded programme, ready and able to respond to emergency and development needs of the most marginalized children.
Do you have what it takes?
In order to succeed in this challenging and varied role, you will need demonstrable knowledge as a result of study, training or practical experience on the key debates in development and emergency response methods and effectiveness, particularly about rights-based programming for child rights.
Understanding and experience in community and grassroots development approaches.
Extensive experience in managing in emergency situations and supervising major emergency response programs is essential.
Knowledge of the requirements of donor compliance and financial management.
Knowledge of programming in volatile environments with good understanding and appreciation of the historical, security context, political environment, economic, social/religious and humanitarian context in Ethiopia or a comparable environment.
Ethiopia, the geopolitical factors affecting child-poverty in the country and the political, social and environmental opportunities for change is an advantage.
Behaviours (Plan International’s Values in Practice)
We are open and accountable
Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people.
We strive for lasting impact
Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
Type of Role: 3 year fixed term contract
Location: Located in Addis Ababa
Salary: Circa USD$87,000.00 plus benefits
Reports to: Director North and East Africa
Closing Date: Sunday 8th October 2017
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Child Protection Policy.
As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realisation of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.
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. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.
How to apply:
https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=22462&company=PlanInt&username=