Education in Emergencies Officer (ECHO Project)

About the role

Plan International is hiring an Education in Emergencies (EiE) Officer in Ziquala, Ethiopia, to support and facilitate the effective implementation of the ECHO project in emergency and crisis-affected contexts. The officer integrates education, protection and WASH approaches into teaching and learning, promotes children's access to quality education, and works closely with school management and government stakeholders such as Regional Education Bureaus, Woreda Education Offices, NGOs and INGOs. The post reports directly to the Emergency Project Coordinator.

Key responsibilities

• Assessment (15%): design and run rapid needs assessments, collaborate with external evaluators, develop tools to assess education environments and teacher capacity, and share results with stakeholders
• Project implementation (40%): lead and follow up education-in-emergency activities, integrate methodologies to improve learning outcomes and psychosocial well-being, distribute learning materials, organise and coach teachers, PTSA/CMC and community members, and strengthen formal and non-formal education systems with local authorities
• Monitoring, reporting and evaluation (30%): implement M&E frameworks with the EPC, carry out field visits, collect and analyse indicator data, write progress and donor reports, and document best practices
• Information and coordination (15%): liaise with local government authorities, represent Plan International in education coordination meetings, build partnerships with NGOs and community organisations, engage parents and community leaders, and advocate for education and home-based education in local and national policies

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Early Childhood Development, Psychology or Social Work
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Education in Emergencies
• Proven experience implementing education-in-emergency and psychosocial support programmes for children in crisis-affected contexts
• Strong understanding of EiE frameworks, policies and best practices
• Experience in capacity building, training and mentoring of teachers and community members
• Excellent communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills; proficiency in English (written and spoken); knowledge of local languages is an asset
• Commitment to gender equality, inclusion and child safeguarding

Required skills

• Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion responsibilities under Plan International's Code of Conduct
• Pre-employment checks in line with safeguarding policy

The role is an ECHO project position until 30 June 2027, grade C1, reporting to the Project Manager. Applications close on 15 November 2026.