Job Opportunity: Education in Emergency Assistant position available at Plan International Ethiopia in Gambela. Education, Social Sciences and Community Service jobs in Ethiopia are in high demand. Apply now through GeezJobs - Ethiopia's leading job portal.

The opportunity

Plan International Ethiopia is looking for an Education in Emergency Assistant for the project funded by ECHO. the position holder shall support the implementation of activities as planned, assist in compiling project reports and best practices and contribute to strategies for effective project operations. the EiE Assistant will play a supportive role of effective implementation of the ECHO project in emergency and crisis-affected contexts. the assistant will focus on integrating child protection and education approaches into teaching and learning, facilitate that children in these settings have access to quality education opportunities. the role involves daily follow-up, management of teachers, coordination, support, capacity building assistance, monitoring, and reporting to achieve the project’s goals.

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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 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 Program Participant 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Early Childhood Development, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an advantage.

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in Education in Emergency (EiE), or related fields.

• Proven experience in implementing and supporting Education in Emergencies (EiE) and psychosocial support (PSS) programs for children in emergency or crisis-affected contexts.

• Strong understanding of EiE frameworks, policies, standards, and best practices.

• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with children, teachers, community members, and other stakeholders.

• Experience in capacity building, including training, mentoring, and supporting teachers and community members.

• Demonstrated commitment to gender equality, inclusion, and child safeguarding principles.

How To Apply

The closing date for the application is January 08, 2026. Qualified candidates should submit their application with the links provided below.

• Internal Applicants: Link

• External Applicants: Link

This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.

Please note that:

• Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• We are not accepting CVs that are not sent through the indicated links.

• Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

• Female candidates are highly encouraged to Apply.

More information about Plan International can be found on http://plan-international.org

References will be taken, and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required. As an international child-centered community development organization, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to the 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 organization, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.