Education in Emergency Assistant

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The position holder provides comprehensive technical and operational support for the assessment and implementation of education activities under the UNICEF‑funded project. The Education Assistant is responsible for supporting the full project cycle beginning with needs assessments, response analysis, and planning while ensuring quality service delivery and adherence to organizational standards. He/she works to strengthen inclusive and safe learning environments across the three target woredas by collaborating closely with teachers, school leaders, woreda education offices, and community structures. The role contributes to improved enrolment, particularly for girls and vulnerable children, and promotes effective teaching and learning practices that align with project objectives.

Please click here to review the full job description.

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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 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.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Community Development, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum of two years' experience supporting education projects (experience in emergency contexts preferred).
• Knowledge of humanitarian programming, child protection principles, and gender‑responsive education.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and community engagement skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; able to prepare clear reports and documentation.

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How to Apply

The closing date for the application is March 1, 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 Plan's 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 centred community development organisation, 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 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 organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

Skills (mandatory): Computer skill and knowledge, Teamwork and collaboration, Good communication and reporting ability

Languages: English

Work Experience: 1–3 years

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