CPIE 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 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 purpose of this position is to lead the implementation of the child protection policy and program at the PA and/or refugee camp. It is also intended to support and link to the HTP and other country emergency response programs.

Furthermore, the post holder will play a role in utilizing the budget allocated to the program area, in collaboration with other child protection and youth program officers in emergency response and development programs as necessary.

The position holder will primarily work with volunteer social workers, community structures, and representatives from other partner organizations, and will have frequent contact with the beneficiary community. S/he will be the sole representative of Plan International at the grassroots level where s/he will be assigned to work.

The Individual

• BA degree in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Child Development, Development studies and other related fields
• A minimum of 3 years of humanitarian aid experience applied in emergency/recovery response operations with a focus on child protection, GBV, adolescent, and youth programs
• Excellent knowledge of Child Protection and GBV minimum standards and basic principles; Good knowledge of GBV, Child Protection case management, and MHPSS
• Excellent knowledge of basic child protection and youth principles, and child & adult development and learning
• Good knowledge of donor grants and contract regulations Desirable Skills
• Ability to deliver quality programs in a desirable time and work under stressful conditions.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Amharic.
• Computer literate.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Gender sensitive.
• Proposal and report writing skills.
• Analytical and strategic thinking Languages required:
• Fluency in the English language is essential
• In addition to Amharic, knowledge of other local languages is a desirable 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 in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
  • Ensures that all staff signed safeguarding policies;
  • Implement Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality, and Inclusion are fully embedded in day-to-day work.

Location: Gambella Program Area, Nyinenyang

Type of Role: UNHCR Project-Fixed-term contract for five months, with the possibility of extension

Reports to: CPiE MAnager

Closing Date: July 14, 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.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.