Project Manager-SRH Alliance

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 Global SRHR Alliance is launching a flagship pilot programme across eight countries in East Africa, West Africa, and the MENA region. This initiative, funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aims to expand access to quality sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, particularly in conflict-affected and underserved communities.

The Project Manager - SRH Alliance leads the planning, coordination, and delivery of a multi-partner SRH programme in Ethiopia, funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2026–2028). The role ensures high-quality implementation of interventions that improve access to inclusive, quality SRH services (3AQ), address harmful social norms, and strengthen health systems, particularly in hard-to-reach and conflict-affected areas.

The position also oversees partnership management, financial performance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement, while promoting gender equality, inclusion, and evidence-based programming.

Key Responsibilities Include

Programme Planning, Implementation & Reporting (60%)

Quality, MERL & Mainstreaming (20%)

• Strengthen MERL systems and promote evidence-based programming
• Ensure data collection, reporting, and documentation
• Support learning, research, and knowledge sharing
• Mainstream gender equality, inclusion, climate, and youth participation
• Align programme with policies and strategic frameworks

Partner Development & Strengthening (20%)

• Provide capacity building and support to partners
• Ensure partnership compliance and coordination
• Facilitate joint reviews and collaboration platforms
• Identify capacity gaps and strengthen partnerships
• Build linkages with research and technical institutions

The Individual

• Bachelor’s/Masters degree in Sexual and Reproductive Health, Public Health, Project Management, Sociology.
• A minimum of Seven years of progressive professional experience in the design, management, and delivery of SRH programs/projects.
• Prior progressive experience in SRH alliance or SRH consortium management role in International NGOs is required.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, and multi-stakeholder SRH programs/projects, including coordination of international and national alliance or consortium partners
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating or delivering TOT and SRH related strategies, and training tools for different stakeholders.
• Proven experience representing related programs/projects and organizations at national and international coordination platforms, including engagement with donors, government institutions, and strategic partners.
• Strong technical expertise in SRH, with in-depth knowledge of relevant SRH policy frameworks and strategies, including adolescent pregnancy, child marriage, female genital mutilation, and related SRH priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to create enabling environment, influence and build strategic relationships through strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in managing programs/projects compliance with diverse donor requirements (e.g. Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs) is a plus or desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a professional and multicultural working environment.

Safeguarding Children and Program Participants (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 per the appropriate procedures.
• Ensures that all staff in the unit/function/department and SRH Alliance member partners are properly inducted on and understand their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
• Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day-to-day work.
• Ensures that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.

Location: Addis Ababa, Country Office

Type of Role: Fixed term contract based on the project period

Reports to: Head of Development Programme and Partnerships

Closing Date: July 06, 2026

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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.

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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.

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