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Country director - EthiopiaAUGUST 2020

Plan International Country Director Ethiopia 2

ContentsAbout Plan International

The Role

Role Purpose

Dimensions of the Role

Accountabilities

Key Relationships

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

Plan International’s values in practice

How to Apply

About Oxford HR

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2Plan International Country Director Ethiopia


• Empower children, young people especially girls and communities to make vital changes that tackle theroot causes of discrimination against girls, exclusion, and vulnerability.

• Drive change in practice and policy at local, national, and global levels through our reach, experienceand knowledge of the realities children face.

• Work with children and communities to prepare for and respond to crisis and to overcome adversity.• Support the safe and successful progression of children from birth to adulthood.• Work with communities and national institutions/organizations to build their capacities and enable them

to be active drivers of the change they desire.

Plan is independent of government and has no political or religious affiliation. Plan has been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years and is now active in more than 70 countries.


About Plan InternationalPlan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organisation with the purpose to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

Plan International engages people and partners to:


The Role

Title:

Reporting to:

Location:

Salary:

Level of contact with children:

Country Director Ethiopia

Director North-East Africa

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Competitive salary and package available

Mid contact. Occasional interaction with children.

Plan International Country Director Ethiopia

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As a Country Director, you will drive Plan International’s programme and influencing work, setting overall direction, leading a high performing team, ensuring accountability for meeting demanding targets and maintaining alignment with the global strategy.

You will be deeply comfortable with leading transformative change, have a demonstrable commitment to gender equality and relish the prospect of representing Plan International to the highest levels of government, civil society, the media and international media.

You will understand and drive efforts to deliver positive change for girls through advocating, campaigning and communicating at a national level. Equally you will ensure the country operating model is fit for purpose, we have the right funding mix to achieve our ambition, key business processes are in place and organisational values are embedded in everything we do.

You will lead by example in ensuring gender equality is evident in everything we do from staffing, to programing and influencing, to ways of working. You will work with your team to bring about the right culture that ensures we are champions for girls and gender equality.

You will lead a motivated team, ensure legal compliance, and be ready and able to respond to emergency and development needs of the most marginalised children, especially girls.


Role PurposePlan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organisation working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation.

Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries

Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalised and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality.

Our organisation is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work.

We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls.

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Plan International works to support vulnerable children, young people, and their families to break the cycle of poverty and vulnerability. Plan Ethiopia’s country office is located in the capital, Addis Ababa.

Currently the country office implements a viable portfolio of approximately Euro 20 million/annum. This includes sponsorship and grants from both bilateral and multilateral donors.

We currently employ approximately 200 staff with a Country Leadership Team based in Addis Ababa. 8 staff report directly to the Country Director.

As part of the broader organizational effort to transform itself to achieve greater impact, Plan International Ethiopia is going through transformational change and strategy development process. This process requires leadership of the Country Director and experience in change management. The organization is committed to meeting safeguarding expectations across all its operations and will expect the country director to ensure all incidents regarding child abuse and sexual harassment are reported and effectively managed.

Dimensions of the role



Delivering Organisational Change A key deliverable and primary focus of this role will be the delivery of an ambitiouschange agenda which has been developed by the team over the previous 12months. This has been set up through the development of an ambitious countrystrategy which re-aligns the programmatic focus of the programme to PlanInternationals global strategy of “100 Million Reasons”.As well as this strategic realignment, the team has set up a detailed programmeof operational remediation and transformation which will build excellence into ouroperational processes. A key enabler of this change is a deep restructuring andorganisational realignment. This is underway at this time and this short-term posthas been established to conclude that exercise.

Plan International’s work in Ethiopia will be focused on gender transformation and will be relevant to the needs of the most vulnerable children, particularly girls

Implement an ambitious Country Strategy, based on a thorough analysis of genderpower relations and child rights issues ensuring programme and influencing workand projects are focused on gender transformation and equality for girls. Thisshould include the participation and consultation of key stakeholders for childrights in the country, including children and young people themselvesEnsure our programme and influence approach is effectively utilised and thatwe are achieving impact at scale by linking grassroots action to national levelinfluencingEnsure effective and swift emergency preparedness analysis, risk reduction andresilience building is part of all our programme and influencing work in country.Work with and lead the country management team to ensure Plan International isready to respond to emergencies – predictable and sudden onset – in a timely andprofessional manner and show consideration for gender equality.The location of programme work is regularly reviewed to ensure alignment ofsponsorship and grant funding, that existing sponsorship communities receiveregular benefits as per the Sponsorship Commitments and that phase in and out ofcommunities are managed appropriately.Country leadership and staff are well aware of the country security situation andprotocols, and Standard Operating Procedures are developed and implementedgiving due consideration to security and safety of staff and visitors.

Plan International’s work will be delivered by a motivated and efficient team, skilled in their area of expertise and compliant with the expectation Plan International has of all staff

The Country Office meets performance against organisations managementstandards at all times.Develop and manage a high performing team that delivers excellent technicalwork, using child-centred, participatory and gender-sensitive approaches in linewith Global and Country StrategiesManage individuals across the team to ensure full development of potential throughinduction, mentoring/ coaching, and performance management, ensuring compliancein all core policy and business areas, including Gender and Child protectionEnsure staff numbers and structures will be designed and kept at a level that isefficient and cost effective, in line with the available country budgetManage work environments to reduce risk from health and safety and security hazardsGenerate solutions for identifying and supporting high performing staff to delivercountry objectives.Ensure that Plan’s portfolio of work is registered with the relevant authorities andcompliant with local law, including having the relevant MoUs with concernedministries that give due recognition to Plan International and its work.

Plan International’s work will be guided by accurate and timely work plans and budgets that can be used to create impact and efficiency

Deliver accurate and timely Annual Plans and BudgetsDevelop work plans from Country Strategy documents, ensuring the context andenvironment at any point in time is consideredCreate realistic phased budgets for all programme and influence work and projectsEnsure efficient and fully compliant financial management in the allocation/budgeting, disbursement and accounting for all resourcesEnsure proper use of systems in country as well as data quality to enable reportingand analysisDeliver grant and sponsorship work on time with clear measurable impact on childrenand in full compliance with donor requirements and Plan International’s policies andprocedures ensuring that effective monitoring and evaluation systems are in place tomeasure outcomes and stimulate learning within and beyond the organization.


Accountabilities

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Plan International’s work will be well funded ensuring sustainability as requiredDevelop and Implement an effective Resource Mobilisation strategy that enablesPlan International to maximise its value in country, meet its strategic ambition andhas the greatest impact for children.Represent Plan International to donor agencies locally and track potential fundingsources to ensure timely knowledge of funding opportunities in a coordinatedmannerExplore local funding opportunities and support proposal development inpartnership with Plan International’s National Organisations and in line with theagreed strategy.Ensure sound proposal development and budgeting, maximising opportunities tocost recover

Plan International’s work will aim at influencing key decisions of local, national, and international institutions to advance the rights of children, particularly girls

Develop, implement, and maintain strategies, capabilities and structures tomaximize the impact of Plan International’s influencing work on key decisions withrespect to gender equality and girl’s rights.Lead representation of Plan International’s work and positions on priority issues toall key stakeholders within the country, including media and the highest levels ofgovernment.Initiate and engage in extensive collaboration with local and central authorities,INGOs, national NGOs and local communities.Ensure timely and engaging external communications that keeps Plan Internationalat the forefront of the issues affecting children and equality for girls.

As Country Director you will work collaboratively across Regional and National offices as required:

Work with regional management and other country offices to identify andimplement options for shared services that contribute to the efficiency and/ orimpact of Plan International’s work in country and within the region – these can befor programmatic, influencing or operational activities in both development andhumanitarian contextsEnable the sharing of lessons, programme models, good practices, etc. within theregion and wider organisation for organisational learningBe an active contributor and volunteer to participate in global or regional initiativeswhere you believe your experience can add value or where your country canbenefit from and contribute to such work.

Child Protection and Gender Equality & InclusionEnsures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Childrenand Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embeddedin accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy, includingrelevant implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area ofresponsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associatesare aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and PlanInternational’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work,and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with appropriateprocedures.

Accountabilities


Internal• Country Management Team• Staff within the country office and all Programme Units• Director of the Sub Region – line manager• Regional Office Management Team members• Other Country Directors, especially those in the region• Plan International National Organisations• Functional departments in International Headquarters

External• National and local authorities (national government,

municipalities, etc.)• Community leaders in the areas of Plan International’s

operations• Partners, civil society members and alliances• Media at local and national level• Grants donors, National Organisations, Corporates,

and National Institutions• Other INGO leaders and networks.• Relevant UN cluster group, including UN and donor

representatives


Key Relationships


Essential• Proven experience of exercising leadership functions with increasing responsibility

in an international environment related to development.• Proven understanding of “child rights” and “gender in development” concepts and

the promotion of girls’ rights in the context of relevant International Conventions(Convention of the Rights of the Child, Convention for the Eradication of Discrimination against Women) and the Global Goals (SDGs).

• Experience and understanding of the concepts of sustainable community development and participatory approaches and practice in development interventions.

• Knowledge of the requirements of donor compliance and financial management• Knowledge of programming in challenging environments with good understanding

and appreciation of the historical, security context, political environment, economic, social/religious and humanitarian context in Ethiopia or a comparable environment.

• Proven skills in the development and management of effective and motivatedteams, including distance management.

• Excellent English and written and verbal communication skills.• Proven networking and negotiation skills with governmental and non-governmental

actors.• Strong diplomatic and communication skills, including through mass-media in

order to influence decision-makers and key stakeholders.

Desirable• Relevant University degree in development, social science, business

administration or related field.• Knowledge of the geopolitical factors affecting child-poverty in the country and the

political, social, and environmental opportunities for change is an advantage.


Technical expertise, skills and knowledge


We are open and accountable• Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and

donors.• Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.• Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.• Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.• Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young

people.

We strive for lasting impact• Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.• Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.• Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to

changed priorities or crises.• Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together• Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when

appropriate.• Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.• Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and

communities.• Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world

for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering• We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential.• We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our

programs and our workplace• We support children, girls, and young people to increase their confidence and to

change their own lives.

Plan International’s values in practice



TimelineClosing date:Anticipated 1st round interview: Start date:

16th August 202024th and 25th August 2020

October 2020

Equality statement Equality and diversity are at the core of Plan International values. Staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.

Selection processAll candidates will be notified about the status of their applications. Shortlisted candidates may be required to undertake an additional assessment prior to the final interview.

QueriesIf you have any queries on any aspect of the appointment process or need additional information, please contact Plan International. In case you have another query please email Oxford HR at [email protected]


How to applyAll applications must be submitted to Plan International directly.

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

If you are interested in the role, please apply here.

https://jobs.plan-international.org/job/Addis-Ababa-Country-Director-Ethiopia-AA/611669401/?locale=en_GB

https://jobs.plan-international.org/job/Addis-Ababa-Country-Director-Ethiopia-AA/611669401/?locale=en_GB


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