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 this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

The Opportunity

The SRHR Officer is responsible for designing, and implementing all emergency and recovery Health related activities at the local level using participatory and community-based approaches. S/he is also responsible to provide surge technical support and guidance at the local level to Wereda health office experts and other staff working in the area of MHPSS and SRHR areas. S/he is also responsible for compiling progress reports, documentation, and sharing best practices and lessons learned in health and health-related areas

Reports to: Health and Nutrition Coordinator

The Individual

Qualifications/ Experience Essential:

• Health/psychological BSC degree and other relevant fields of study
• Minimum over 3 years relevant experience and with this at least 1year relevant experience in an international NGO or similar organization Knowledge of policy and practice in the field of emergency nutrition intervention, MHPSS, IYCF, and health.
• Experience in developing and monitoring the performance of the project including budget management
• Computer literate in word processing and Excel packages.
• An understanding of child rights and their protection and fulfilment in the development context.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; both in English & Amharic

Desirable : Experience on pastoral community in particular in emergency project is an advantageous.