Education:

Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Hydraulics, Water Engineering, Civil or Construction Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Public Health, Humanitarian Studies, or a related field.

About the Organization

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization committed to advancing children’s rights and equality for girls. For more than 85 years, the organization has worked in over 80 countries to address the root causes of poverty, exclusion, discrimination, and violence affecting children.

Plan International believes in the power and potential of every child. However, it recognizes that girls are often the most affected by inequality and crisis. Through development programs and humanitarian response, the organization supports children from birth to adulthood and strengthens their ability to respond to adversity.

In Ethiopia, Plan International implements impactful programs in WASH, shelter, education, protection, and emergency response. The organization works closely with communities, government institutions, and humanitarian partners to deliver inclusive, accountable, and high-quality interventions.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to Plan International’s mission. The organization fosters a workplace culture that values diverse perspectives, promotes gender equality, and prioritizes safeguarding and protection.

Joining Plan International offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to meaningful humanitarian action while growing within a globally recognized NGO.

Job Description

The Project Coordinator – WASH and Shelter Project provides strategic leadership and technical oversight for the planning, coordination, and implementation of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), Emergency Shelter construction, and Non-Food Item (NFI) interventions in Gambella.

The role ensures effective program design, contextual adaptation, and day-to-day management of project activities.

The coordinator is responsible for ensuring that all interventions meet recognized humanitarian standards, including Sphere, UNHCR, UNICEF, and relevant national guidelines.

The position ensures compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies while maintaining high-quality implementation standards.

The coordinator ensures that assistance is targeted toward the most vulnerable populations and delivered in a timely, accountable, and impactful manner.

Key responsibilities include planning, implementing, and monitoring WASH, Shelter, and NFI activities according to approved objectives and standards.

The role involves providing technical guidance on WASH infrastructure, emergency shelter construction, and NFI distribution processes.

The coordinator maintains robust monitoring and reporting systems, tracks key performance indicators (KPIs), and reports progress to management.

The position requires active coordination with government authorities, clusters, NGOs, partners, and other stakeholders.

The coordinator supervises, mentors, and builds the capacity of field staff and partner teams.

The role promotes gender-sensitive, protection-focused, and community-engagement approaches across all interventions.

The coordinator represents the organization in program-area and field-level coordination forums, strengthening partnerships and collaboration.

This role plays a crucial part in improving living conditions, public health outcomes, and resilience among displaced and vulnerable communities.

Professionals in this role will gain advanced experience in humanitarian leadership, technical program coordination, and multi-sector emergency response management.

Educational Qualification

Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Hydraulics, Water Engineering, Civil or Construction Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Public Health, Humanitarian Studies, or a related field.

Additional certifications in project management or humanitarian standards are considered advantageous.

Work Experience

Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in WASH, Shelter, and NFI program coordination within humanitarian, recovery, or camp-based settings.

Experience in project start-up, field-level implementation, emergency response, rapid assessments, and multi-sector coordination is required.

Proven experience in record-keeping, donor reporting, and overall project management.

Demonstrated ability in team leadership, staff supervision, and capacity building.

Strong understanding and practical application of Sphere standards in emergency and development contexts.

Experience with ERP or logistics management systems such as SAP, Kobo, or ODK is an asset.

Familiarity with technical tools such as AutoCAD, GIS, Google Maps, or EPANET is advantageous.

Required Skills and Competencies

Strong project management and planning skills.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership abilities.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in complex humanitarian settings.

Ability to coordinate effectively with multiple stakeholders and partners.

High level of commitment to safeguarding children and promoting gender equality and inclusion.

Strong monitoring, evaluation, and compliance management skills.

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Strong organizational and reporting skills.

Job Location

Gambella Program Area, Nyinyange, Ethiopia.

The role requires active field engagement and coordination with local authorities and community stakeholders.

Employment Type and Salary

Project-based contract until August 2026.

Grade: D1.

Reports to: Program Implementation Manager.

Salary and benefits will be provided according to Plan International’s organizational policies and salary scale.

This role offers substantial professional growth opportunities in humanitarian coordination, leadership, and technical program management.

The position provides valuable exposure to multi-sector emergency programming and high-level coordination platforms.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through Plan International’s official recruitment portal.

The application deadline is March 03, 2026. Early applications are strongly encouraged, as applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Scanned certificates or additional attachments are not required at the time of application unless specifically requested later.

Plan International is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Female candidates and individuals from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. The organization participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and may request information from previous employers regarding safeguarding-related findings.

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

By joining Plan International as a Project Coordinator – WASH and Shelter Project, you will play a vital leadership role in strengthening humanitarian response systems and improving the lives of vulnerable children and communities while advancing your professional career in international development.

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