Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Emergencies Coordinator (SRHRiE) – Plan International Ethiopia

Health Care

Plan International Ethiopia

Founded over 80 years ago, Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We strive for a just world, working together with children, young people, our supporters, and partners. Headquartered in the UK, Plan International works in a total of 75 countries in AFRICA, ASIA, EUROPE, AUSTRALIA, and the NORTH AMERICANS

By actively involving children, and working at the grassroots with no religious, political, or governmental affiliation, Plan International unites and inspires people around the globe to transform the world and make positive lasting changes in children’s lives.

Plan International’s first operation in Ethiopia started in Lalibela, in November 1974 and is currently implementing its program in Gambella, Benishangul-Gumuz, Afar, Oromia, Amhara, SNNPR, and Addis Ababa City Administration. Plan International Ethiopia will also continue low presence in Somali and Tigray. Furthermore, if there is a national-level emergency crisis in the country Plan International Ethiopia will respond quickly, effectively, and at a significant scale, even in areas where we are not present.

Main Accountabilities and responsibilities

 SRHR Intervention; Support the implementation of the project’s SRHR interventions. A strong understanding of SRHR , especially in emergency response settings, SGBV, adolescent needs and gender equality,

Expected Outcomes:

 ·       Define aims and objectives of SRHR interventions in humanitarian settings, and provide technical input into programmes and projects to improve the design and impact of the work, throughout DRM and project cycles (incl. preparedness initiatives, needs assessments, response design and implementation)

·       Ensure the technical soundness, appropriateness and general quality in project design and planning

·       Ensure the mainstreaming of Safeguarding, protection from harmful practices and violence, Disability Inclusion in the program area.

·       Ensure innovation of interventions, contexts of social and gender norms, gender equality and the rights of girls.

·       Ensure compatibility and alignment of SRHR interventions with Country policies/strategies/guidelines, Plan International SRHR AoGDs [Decide] and PIE program priorities, including PQF and QBS.

·       Strengthening the quality of SRHR interventions through development and contextualisation of program tools, guidance and resources, and ensuring staff are familiar with relevant standards, protocols and toolkits.

·       Support capacity development of colleagues, front line staff and partners, and of other technical professionals to build capacity in SRHR of children, adolescents and young people in humanitarian contexts

·       Provide timely coordination and guidance in the delivery of SRHR programs 

·       Provide technical coordination into the project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; assess the outputs, outcomes and impact of program interventions and activities in the program area.

·       Prepare and develop in consultation with appropriate stakeholder’s annual work plans and project plans.

·       Under the Country Lead leadership contribute to the development of concept notes and proposals.

·       Line management of SRHR staff and volunteers working in the project area, including supportive supervision and quality assurance of work performed

·       Liaising with key internal and external actors, including other thematic actors within Plan International and relevant clusters, working groups, SRHR KM and experience sharing at local, regional and national level

·       Lead PA-level advocacy on key SRHR issues, SGBV  risks and support national-level advocacy efforts

·       Development and rollout of tools and guidance on SRHR

·       Delivering relevant trainings on SRHR for all project staff

·       Ensure M&E and learning in close collaboration with the M&E team.

·       Ensure quality and timely reporting and documenting of project activities including preparation of quarterly/yearly SRHR program progress reports; 

 Capacity Development & Relationships:

  Through participatory approaches, the- SRHR Coordinator will provide capacity development and ongoing coaching to project staff and implementing partners, if any. Cultivating strong and respectful relationships with team members and partners will be an essential component of this accountability.

 Expected Outcomes:

 Provide capacity development and ongoing coaching directly to project staff and collaborating sector/ partner organizations, specifically in strengthening SRHR interventions as per the project ambition. 

 Knowledge Management & Reporting:

 Best practices and lessons learned are documented, shared, and integrated into programming.

 Expected Outcomes:

·       In collaboration with the project team, SRHR sector, influencing and communications team, and stakeholders compile and document innovations, case stories, lessons learned and best practices of SRHR project to inform organizational business and impact on other program development

·       Design and implement dissemination plan to share knowledge(including tacit knowledge from Afar context)  and findings with relevant stakeholders, including implementing partner organizations, government, donor agency, and direct beneficiaries specifically adolescent girls and boys etc.

·       As an integral member of the project team, ensure high quality data and learnings are available to inform planning, implementation and decisions  and SRHR program  influencing

·       Contribute to regular project narrative reports, ensuring gender responsiveness and disability inclusiveness, high quality data and learnings are available to complete reports on time and shared /populated in the PMERL system of PIE.

·       Identify and develop / improve opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes and overall learning and development with Plan International Ethiopia

 Adherence to Plan International Policies

 Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Policy and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant implementation standards and guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct, their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures

 Key relationships

 The SRHR Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring the productive and functional relationships with the project team, SRHR Sector and GFFO Project team at country level, partners, government departments, and the wider Plan International Ethiopia and Plan International Germany(GNO) teams.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURS REQUIRED

Skills and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, or clinical studies (medicine, nursing, midwifery), and other related field (e.g. social sciences, sociology, social work) at least 5 years relevant experience of which at least two years’ experience with NGOs.
• Demonstrated experience on working with SRHR.
• Extensive knowledge of the sexual and reproductive health rights and gender equality and girls rights.

·       In-depth knowledge of project cycle management, results-based programming and adolescent, child and youth centred community development programming

·       Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges and opportunities and implications to community development

·       Knowledge of effective participatory Monitoring, Evaluation and Research systems and processes

·       Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with colleagues.

·       Gender analysis and gender mainstreaming skills

·       Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation.

·       Strong negotiation, influencing and problem-solving skills.

·       Numeracy and the ability to interpret financial data, in order to understand budgetary processes including planning, monitoring and reporting.

·       Ability to analyse information and evaluate options including planning skills

·       Proficient in computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications

Behaviors

 Passion for gender transformative programming, mission driven work and personal values aligned with Plan International.

Inclusive and empowering approach to SRHR, learning and capacity development.

Commitment to working transparently and with integrity.

Demonstrated creativity and willingness to innovate.

Flexible and adaptable work style to respond to an evolving context.

Proven inter-personal and cross-cultural skills, and ability to build strong and productive relationships.  Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and meet deadlines. 

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