The Opportunity
The position is part of an emergency Shelter and WASH response funded by the Ethiopian Humanitarian Fund (EHF), delivering lifesaving interventions in refugee camps and host communities in line with standards of UNHCR and relevant cluster guidelines. Under the supervision of the Construction Officer, the Construction Foreman oversees day-to-day construction of Shelter and WASH infrastructure, ensuring works are completed according to approved designs, technical standards, timelines, and quality requirements. The role includes supervising labor teams, managing materials, and ensuring safe, efficient, and accountable implementation with active community participation.
The post holder will be responsible for:
- Supervising daily Shelter and WASH construction activities in line with approved designs and standards.
- Ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with humanitarian standards and guidelines of UNHCR and EHF.
- Managing labor teams and promoting efficient, inclusive work practices.
- Monitoring and controlling construction materials and site resources.
- Maintaining site records and reporting progress, challenges, and risks.
- Engaging with refugee communities and supporting accountability mechanisms (AAP).
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Safeguarding Children and Program Participants (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)
- 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 Program Participants 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.
- Diploma, Certificate, or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant construction experience, preferably in humanitarian or refugee settings.
- Proven experience in supervising Shelter and/or WASH infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with humanitarian standards such as Sphere, Shelter Cluster, and WASH Cluster guidelines.
- Previous experience working with NGOs, UN agencies, or EHF-funded projects is an asset.
- Practical knowledge of construction techniques for Shelter and WASH.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and BoQs.
- Problem-solving, decision-making, and adaptability in challenging environments.
The closing date for the application is March 06, 2026. Qualified candidates should submit their application with the links provided below.
This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.
Please note that:
- Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- We are not accepting CVs that are not sent through the indicated links.
- Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to Apply
More information about Plan International can be found on http://plan-international.org
References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required. As an international child centered community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children’s rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with. Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
More Information
- Address Gambella
- Experience Level Mid level
- Total Years Experience 0-5
- Qualification BA/BSc
