Location: Nekemte, Oromia, Ethiopia
Deadline: August 10, 2025
Job Description
Our Profile
People in Need is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded on the ideals of humanity, freedom, equality and solidarity.
People in Need was established in 1992 by a group of Czech war correspondents, journalists and activists and has grown to become one of the largest non-profit organization in Central and Eastern Europe.
Throughout our 30 years of existence, People in Need continues to engage in humanitarian aid, development cooperation, education and social inclusion.
We have been operating in Ethiopia since 2003, working in five regions; Oromia, Central Ethiopia, South Ethiopia, Amhara and Tigray in different multi sectoral projects in the areas of development and emergency response.
People in Need, from the very start of its operations in Ethiopia, has focused on projects in five main areas of interest: Education, Agriculture, Climate and Environment, Water and Social protection.
We are part of Alliance 2015, ( a strategic network of seven European non-governmental organizations engaged in humanitarian aid and development projects. This collaboration increases effectiveness, both in working in the target countries and in campaigns change to advocacy aimed at influencing the attitudes and policies of politicians and general public opinion and awareness in Europe.
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PIN currently invites qualified applicants for the position of: Field Officer for EIE Project under Emergency Program
Length of Contract: definite until December 31/2025
Place of Work: – Based in Nekemte, Oromiya region with frequent field travel to PIN’s project sites in different regions as required.
Salary: 340 USD
Job Description
The Field Officer will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of ECHO-funded Education in Emergencies (EiE) activities in humanitarian response settings. The role ensures that children and youth affected by crisis have access to safe, inclusive, and quality education.
This position requires strong technical expertise, coordination, and leadership skills to support effective program delivery. The EIE Field Officer will work closely with the Project Manager, Education coordinator, field teams, partner organizations, and government stakeholders to ensure timely implementation and compliance with donor requirements and organizational standards.
Key responsibilities
PROGRAMME SUPPORT
- Collaborate with the EiE Project Coordinator and relevant teams to determine project priorities and ensure alignment with project objectives and PIN’s strategic vision.
- Lead the design, planning, and implementation of both formal and non-formal education activities, including Temporary Learning Spaces (TLS), Accelerated Learning Programs (ALP), and teacher training.
- Ensure education interventions meet national education standards and the INEE Minimum Standards for Education in Emergencies.
- Assess capacity-building needs of PIN; develop training plans and deliver tailored education training.
- Coordinate with other internal sectors team (e.g., WASH, Protection) and external to ensure a holistic approach to education programming.
- Communicate with partners, local authorities and community leaders to discuss community needs and project objectives to build strong relationships
- Support relevant actors (partners, community leaders, authorities) in understanding project objectives and carrying out activities according to the strategy and plan developed
- Other tasks assigned by the line manager
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
- Monitor progress of project activities, compare to plans and adjust as needed
- Provide support and oversight as appropriate to PIN’s field staff, partners and communities to carry out baseline and end-line assessments and other relevant assessments.
- Strengthen community involvement in education programming through School Management Committees (SMCs) and Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs).
- Ensure feedback mechanisms are in place and responsive to community and student needs.
- Ensure that lessons learned from project implementation and shared accordingly with PIN’s and partners’ staff (and with other coordination bodies, as relevant), ensure that lessons learned are incorporated in on-going and future program.
Other
- Perform other assignments corresponding to actual needs of the mission, program, units and project
- Substitute others related staffs during on absence while assigned by line Manager
- Understand and adherence to overall PIN code of conducts, policies, guidelines and manual
- Understand and Adhere to all donor’s and PIN’s guidelines and policies, with special focus on safeguarding and protection policies
ACCOUNCOUNTABILITY AND SAFEGUARDING including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH)
- Carry out the duties in accordance with the PIN Code of Conduct and Key policies.
- Participate in training and awareness raising (CoC and KP, Safeguarding…).
- Implement Safeguarding measures throughout the project cycle including a risk analysis related to SEAH and Child protection for each project and develop a mitigation plan accordingly.
- Ensure that his/her team members attend training and awareness sessions and carry out the duties in accordance with PIN Code of Conduct and Key policies.
- Ensure that due diligence and/or capacity assessments of partners include an assessment of partners’ implementation of key safeguarding and risk policies/ procedure including the prevention of SEAH.
- Create and maintain a fulfilling and protective environment.
General obligations and responsibilities
- The Employee is obligated not to purvey any information concerning any of PIN activities to outsiders (including former PIN employees, who may no more be informed about current process in PIN).
- PIN is a relief and development organization whose aim is to help and assist needy people. The Employee’s position within the institution requires contacts with outside; he or she therefore conveys a certain image of the PIN. PIN expects its Employees to behave in appropriate manners at all times and in all places. All members of staff should ensure their attitudes correspond to PIN principles, both during and after working hours.
- The Employee takes over the responsibility for all entrusted material or cash. The Employee is obligated to cover all damages or losses caused by his carelessness. The Agreement of Liability of Assets has been signed separately.
Benefit
- Standard work schedule of 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday
- Per diems for working and Accommodation outside of the duty office depending on the location
- Transport Allowance
- Bank loan facilities
- 20 days of paid annual and after 5 years of work an extra paid day for every year
- Extra days of paid leaves for selected holidays
- Medical insurance, including spouse and children
- Accident insurance for all injuries during work time based on the law
- Pension contribution of 11 % from PIN
- Paternity leave of extra 2 paid days above the mandatory 3 days
- Maternity leave according to the law and extra financial motherhood support
- Monthly mobile phone hybrid tariff
- PIN supports fast career growth and internal mobility
- International environment with opportunities to learn from other PIN’s country programs
- Extensive Capacity Building program, both internal and external trainings, including the Induction training
- Internal online learning opportunities, such as access to PIN’s e-learning platform and webinars
- Annual staff retreat
- Friendly and fair work environment with small collective where everyone knows each other
Qualifications and requirements:
- Education Background: Social Work, Education Planning and Management, Sociology, Pedagogy, and related subjects
- 2 to 5 years of professional experience in humanitarian project implementation
- Culturally sensitive, the ability to work in teams/ isolated situation and stressful environments and under pressure of meeting deadlines.
- Previous working experience in the INGO environment
- Computer friendly (Word, excel, power point, outlook etc)
- knowledge of spoken & written Amharic, Oromic and English.
- 3 strong references (will be crosschecked/contacted)
How to Apply
- Interested applicants for the position should send their CV and Cover letter as soon as possible via the application FORMuntil August 10/2025
- People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need engages /is in contact with. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need code of conduct and key policies (available at: People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training.
- All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.
- We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Please note: PIN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).
