About the Organization
Plan International is a globally recognized humanitarian and development organization dedicated to advancing children’s rights and promoting equality for girls. For more than 85 years, the organization has been working with communities, governments, and partners to tackle poverty, exclusion, violence, and discrimination affecting children and young people.
Operating in over 80 countries, Plan International is known for its deep commitment to child protection, education, gender equality, emergency response, and youth empowerment.
Plan International Ethiopia continues to play a vital role in delivering life-changing interventions across both development and humanitarian settings, especially in vulnerable and crisis-affected communities.
Working with this organization means becoming part of a mission that directly strengthens communities, protects children, and empowers girls and young women to build brighter futures 🌍.
This role offers a meaningful career path for professionals passionate about child protection, gender-based violence prevention, and humanitarian response.
Job Description
Plan International Ethiopia is seeking a qualified CPiE and GBV Officer for its operations in Gambella.
This position focuses on providing comprehensive technical support for the implementation of child protection and gender-based violence programs within the Program Area and refugee camp settings.
The role plays a critical part in strengthening systems that protect children, adolescents, and vulnerable groups from abuse, violence, neglect, and harmful traditional practices.
The officer will work closely with emergency response teams and maintain strong coordination with initiatives addressing harmful traditional practices (HTP), including early marriage prevention programs.
The position holder will ensure that all child protection interventions align with agreed project plans, humanitarian standards, and donor requirements.
A major part of the role involves supporting the implementation of Child Protection in Emergencies (CPiE) and GBV response programming in crisis and recovery contexts.
The officer will contribute to strengthening community-based protection mechanisms and promoting positive social norms that prevent violence against children and women.
This role offers excellent exposure to humanitarian programming, protection case management, refugee response systems, and multi-sector emergency coordination.
Professionals in this position will gain valuable experience that supports long-term career growth in INGOs, UN agencies, and international humanitarian operations.
Educational Qualification
Applicants must hold a BA degree in one of the following fields:
- Sociology
- Social Work
- Psychology
- Child Development
- Development Studies
- Other related social science fields
Candidates with academic backgrounds in humanitarian response, child rights, or protection programming are strongly encouraged to apply.
Work Experience
A minimum of 3 years of humanitarian aid experience is required.
Applicants must have practical experience in emergency and recovery response operations, particularly in:
- Child Protection
- Youth programs
- Gender-Based Violence (GBV) interventions
- Protection case management
Experience working in refugee camps, conflict-affected areas, or humanitarian settings is highly desirable.
This role is ideal for professionals looking to deepen their expertise in protection programming and emergency response leadership.
Required Skills and Competencies
Candidates should demonstrate strong technical and professional competencies in the following areas:
- Excellent knowledge of Child Protection and GBV minimum standards
- Strong understanding of case management principles
- Experience with CPIMS (Child Protection Information Management System)
- Good knowledge of MHPSS (Mental Health and Psychosocial Support)
- Strong understanding of Child Friendly Spaces (CFS)
- Good knowledge of child and adult development principles
- Familiarity with donor regulations, especially ECHO and UN agencies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong proposal writing and report writing skills
- Stakeholder coordination and training facilitation skills
- Ability to work effectively in high-pressure emergency environments
Fluency in English and local language skills is required.
Professionals with strong field coordination and community engagement skills will be highly competitive.
Job Location
The position is based in:
Gambella, Ethiopia
This field-based role offers an important opportunity to create direct humanitarian impact in one of Ethiopia’s key emergency response locations.
Employment Type and Salary
Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract
Reports To: CPiE Manager
Grade: C1
Salary: As per Plan International salary scale and benefits package
Additional benefits may include field-related allowances, learning opportunities, and professional development support.
This role presents strong career advancement opportunities in humanitarian protection, emergency response, safeguarding, and donor-funded programming.
Women, candidates from underrepresented communities, and qualified persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply, as Plan International promotes diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity.
This vacancy is open only to Ethiopian Nationals who are legally eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.
Please note that scanned certificates, transcripts, or other attachments are not required during the initial application stage unless specifically requested later.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application through the official Plan International careers portal before the deadline.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early to avoid last-minute submission issues.
Your CV should clearly highlight your protection programming experience, humanitarian field exposure, technical skills, and achievements in child protection or GBV interventions.
This is a remarkable opportunity for professionals seeking to build a career that blends humanitarian response, child rights, safeguarding, and gender equality impact ✨
Application Deadline: March 31, 2026