Project officer, Adidas foundation project

Plan International Cambodia; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An international humanitarian organization is looking for a Project Officer to implement the Adidas Foundation Project in Tigray PA. The role involves tracking project progress, facilitating youth engagement activities, and reporting outcomes to the MERL Coordinator. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology or related fields and 3-5 years of experience in humanitarian aid. Excellent communication skills and knowledge of child protection standards are essential. Opportunities for capacity building and participation in youth-focused events are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant humanitarian aid experience.
• Experience in Youth engagement and development in an NGO setting.
• Good knowledge of SGBV and Child Protection case management.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Adidas Foundation Project in Tigray PA.
• Track project implementation and report to the MERL Coordinator.
• Facilitate capacity building and youth-related activities.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving capability

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of Child Protection standards

Youth engagement experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Youth engagement

Job description

Overview

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.

Location: Fatsi & Dewhan, Ethiopia

Company: Plan International

Date: 3 Jan 2026

The Opportunity

The position will be mandated for the implementation of the Adidas Foundation Project in Tigray PA. S/he contributes to the preparation of project annual plan, serves as principal representative for the Adidas Project at project implementation areas (Gulomekeda, Zalambesa and Dewhan, & Erob Woredas), tracks the project implementation, reports achievements for the MERL Coordinator. Conduct project related assessments as deemed necessary, participate in youth related meetings, facilitate capacity buildings, YFS activities, tournaments for established youth group under peacebuilding activities.

The Individual

Qualifications/ Experience/Skills Essential:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Youth engagement and Development Project Management and other related fields.
• Minimum 3- 5 years of relevant humanitarian aid experiences applied in emergencies, experience in Youth engagement and development, Protection in an NGO setting, out of which 1 year on similar position.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving capability;
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of Child Protection & youth and SGBV minimum standards and basic principles; Good knowledge of SGBV and Child Protection case management.

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Safeguarding, GEI and Ethics

• Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed per the appropriate procedures.
• Ensures that all staff in the unit/function/department are properly inducted on and understand their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
• Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day-to-day work.
• Ensures that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.

Location: Fatsi (Gulomekeda) and Dewhan

Type of Role: Project Officer

Reports to: MERL Coordinator

Grade: C1

Closing Date: January 8, 2026

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We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

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