CPiE Officer
at Plan International, Afar PA, Ethiopia
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- Salary
- Not given in the advert
- Closing date
- 10 December 2026
- Start
- Not given in the advert
- Type of post
- Administration and business
A support post, not a teaching post. - Contract
- Child Protection
- First seen
- 10 November 2026, on Plan International
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The advert
The Organisation Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries. We won’t stop until we are all equal. The Opportunity The Child Protection in Emergency Officer is responsible for ensuring the implementation of child protection activities designed to prevent and respond to child protection risks/concerns affecting crisis-impacted children in target locations. He/she will coordinate project activities at the woreda level and make sure that the project is implemented in the target woreda/locations in line with the agreement entered into with the respective government line offices/signatory bodies. The post holder is expected to provide guidance, mentoring and coaching to Social Workers/Community Volunteers to enhance the quality of child protection case management and provision of psychosocial support services. In addition, he/she will ensure periodic and timely reporting of project activities as per donor and PIE’s internal reporting requirements. Key responsibilities: Develop and update project plans, tools, budgets, procurement plans, and spending plans. Lead child protection activities and monitor implementation against quality standards, timelines, and donor requirements. Conduct and oversee assessments, data collection, analysis, and use of findings to guide programming. Develop and maintain child protection strategies, SOPs, referral pathways, and case management systems. Ensure quality case management and appropriate care arrangements for at-risk children, including unaccompanied and separated children. Plan and deliver psychosocial support through child-friendly spaces and community-based services. Strengthen community protection, awareness, and positive parenting through engagement with children, families, caregivers, and community leaders. Train, mentor, and support child protection staff, social workers, partners, caregivers, and community members. Coordinate with government, partners, and other sectors, represent the program in meetings, and promote integrated programming. Support program reviews and M&E, maintain accurate records, and monitor the Child Protection Information Management System (CPIMS). The Individual Qualifications/ Experience/Skills Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Law and Community Development. Minimum of 3 years of experience in implementing child protection in emergency or other similar projects and a clear understanding of child protection technical areas such as case management, PSS and CBCPS. Experience of working with child survivors and at-risk children in the NGO working system. Experience in organizing and facilitating capacity-building trainings on key child protection topics for a range of target groups, including government frontline workers and Social Workers. Experience in community mobilization and conducting outreach activities. Experience in capacity building and mentoring. Good computer usage skills: e.g. MS Word, Excel, Power Point. Good interpersonal communication, and flexibility. Good understanding of Child Protection program approaches and practices. Supervisory/basic managerial skills & technical and report writing skills.