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  • Programme Director, Implementation & Quality

    Programme Director, Implementation & Quality

    The Opportunity
    In the past three years Plan International Kenya has grown its portfolio, operating in more than twelve counties and delivering a robust Nairobi urban programme.
    As Programme Director of Implementation and Quality, you will lead on project implementation across the Country Office in consultation and coordination with the Director of Programmes and the Country Director.
    You will assess and address challenges in relation to grant implementation and oversee and ensure all Project Managers are operating efficiently and effectively.
    You will be responsible for budget and expenditure management, procurement operations and ensuring ensure the implementation and maintenance of M&E tools and frameworks.
    The success of this position will be measured through demonstrating an upturn in the spending pattern and delivery of quality activities. Each designated project will have realistic plans in place and accountability plans embedded in each individual planning schedule
    The Person
    To succeed in this varied and challenging role, you must have extensive experience in managing multi and bilateral donor funded grants and other fund sources in a senior management role.
    You should have previously managed programme portfolios in excess of USD15 million annually and have progressive experience working for INGOs or similar.
    A strong leader and team manager, you must be able to demonstrate advanced negotiating, facilitation & influencing skills while maintaining political neutrality.
    Knowledge of development challenges and context in Kenya, in particular of education, livelihoods, and child protection systems, is imperative.
    Type of Role: 6 month interim contract
    Location: Nairobi but with frequent travel to programme units
    Salary: Competitive Salary available
    Reports to: Country Director

  • Logistics & Admin Coordinator Procurement Coordinator Project Implementation Officer Project Manager (Kilifi Solar Project)

    Logistics & Admin Coordinator Procurement Coordinator Project Implementation Officer Project Manager (Kilifi Solar Project)

    Department & Location: Logistics & Administration / Program Unit (Nairobi, Kilifi & Kisumu)
    Duration: 3 Years Fixed Term Contract
    Reports to: Area Manager / Country Logistics & Administration Manager
    Purpose: The Logistics & Admin Coordinator has overall responsibility of ensuring efficient and effective organization and coordination of day-to-day operations of the Program Unit.
    S/he is directly accountable for supporting the Program Unit in managing administrative functions including fleet management, security operations, Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S), property/asset management, storekeeping and warehousing and proactive front end program support to meet project needs and requirements in compliance to donor grants and Plan procedures and systems.
    This JD outlines the main areas of duties and accountabilities and if requested by the Area Manager or Program Director will provide program support where appropriate.
    Key Deliverables:
    Office Management and General Administration
    Supervision and oversight of the front office operations that ensures a clean, hygienic and risk-free working environment in line with occupational health and safety guidelines.
    Participates in ensuring the smooth functioning of the unit. Recommends procedural changes, improves program and service quality by devising new applications; updating procedures; evaluating system results with users to enhance efficiency of operations.
    Collaborates with others in establishing work priorities, anticipating program requirements and follows up on ensuring appropriate implementation of policies and decisions made by management.
    Oversee and coordinate efficient use of office consumables, inventories and equipment.
    Evaluates adequacy of office space requirements, identification of office technology needs and maintenance of equipment, software and systems, coordinating enhancements as necessary.
    Ensuring that contracts, leases and other agreements are properly maintained and updated.
    Organizing, arranging and coordinating meetings.
    Serve as security focal point person for the field office.
    Processing and logging administrative purchase requests in SAP for procurement action and ensure status updates from the procurement tracker are communicated to programmes in a timely manner.
    Facilitate issuance of approved LPOs to local vendors at PU level and follow up with them to ensure quality delivery of goods and/or services.
    Compilation & consolidation of accurate weekly, monthly & quarterly reports and submitting the same for management action in a timely manner.
    Ensure adherence to relevant Plan International policies by all staff in respective PU.
    Management of office petty cash float and adherence to set expenditure guidelines.
    Responsible for office book-keeping, filing, archiving and records maintenance.
    Ensure program support is provided to the program team in a timely and efficient manner.
    Provide IT support in liaison with the IT technical lead at the hub.
    Fleet & Travel Management
    Providing direct supervision and support to the Drivers and enforcement of the transport and fleet management policy as well as security SOPs.
    Analyze and negotiate service agreements for approval, monitor maintenance and repair costs and provide recommendations on fleet requirements to ensure maximum efficiency and value for money.
    Track daily Plan fleet and taxi usage, fuel consumption and maintain accurate inventory of equipment to minimize fleet downtime and reduction of risk to Plan assets and staff.
    Focal person for all travels including liaison with ticketing agents and taxi vendors to ensure quality services and value for money.
    Review purchase requisitions for parts and supplies; review vendor bid responses for tools, equipment, parts and services; monitor expenditures.
    Participate in the recruitment and selection of fleet maintenance personnel as required and jointly determine areas of development and training requirements.
    Provide timely and accurate fleet management reports on a monthly basis.
    Maintaining and updating the weekly travel schedule as well as all required fleet records and paperwork for vehicles and drivers.
    Ensure minimum safety equipment for all fleet as per Security SOP’s on Vehicles and Bikes.
    Maintain a database of all the travels and accommodation of field staff and visitors.
    Asset, Property & Inventory Management
    Provide general oversight for Program Unit (PU) asset register and inventory management to ensure accuracy and currency of related records.
    Oversee continuous tagging of new assets, tracking and physical verification exercise of all assets and updating the same in the asset register.
    Providing technical assistance to staff on usage, storage and maintenance of program equipment.
    Maintaining the General Program Equipment and asset files to ensure correct documentation pertaining to the identity, repair, theft, loss, disposal, and transfer is completed, reported and filed.
    Ensure that general program equipment and assets are kept in good condition, serviced as required and when necessary, promptly repaired in compliance with any existing warranty.
    Report to the Management on the condition of equipment and any discrepancies if found.
    Ensure timely processing of valid insurance cover for all office assets and equipment.
    Warehousing / Stores Management
    Provides oversight for Program Unit stores and historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems.
    Transfer and dispose records according to Plan retention schedules and policies.
    Ensuring that all incoming and outgoing stock is controlled according to Plan procedures.
    Making proper arrangements for receiving and dispatching commodities as per Plan policy.
    Ensuring all warehouse/store related documentation is done as per policy.
    Ensuring that stocks are stored in appropriate conditions according to their specific requirements and that storekeepers are briefed on this.
    Reviewing and forwarding for approval stock movements that have been captured.
    Ensure that regular stock reconciliation is carried out and any discrepancies are properly investigated and reported to management.
    Academic Qualifications and experience
    Degree in Business Administration or Management
    At least 3 years’ of related experience in an NGO environment
    Experience reviewing current work processes and developing/implementing new methods and procedures to promote efficiency is highly desirable
    Key Skills and competencies
    Professionalism: Knowledge of administrative, budgetary, financial and human resources policies and procedures; Knowledge of roles, responsibilities and end to end processes in the context of an ERP system; Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis; Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter
    Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently
    Client Orientation: Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client
    Accountability: Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Plan values; Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary support to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
    Collaboration: Builds and maintains effective relationships with their team, colleagues, National Offices and external partners and supporters; Values diversity, approachable, good listener and team player
    Integrity: Honest, encourages openness and transparency, demonstrates highest levels of integrity
    Physical Environment and Demands: Typical office environment with field visit demands whenever necessary.
    Level of Contact with Children: High level – Daily interaction with children
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  • Legal Officer Social Worker Child Protection Advisor Psychological Counselor

    Legal Officer Social Worker Child Protection Advisor Psychological Counselor

    Duties for the Legal Officer Job
    Provide legal advice on matters relating to child protection issues and court representation for child protection cases at the CPC.
    Prepare child witnesses from the CPC for hearings in court.
    Watching brief in cases of defilement referred to the CPC.
    Develop a capacity building plan for partners and communities on child protection issues and court representation for child protection cases for CPC.
    In consultation with the project team, develop training materials for partners and community trainings on child rights.
    Disseminate Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials outlining legal instruments that safeguard children and their rights to partners and communities in the CPC.
    Training partners and communities on children rights and disseminating legal instrument that safeguard children.
    Legal Officer Job Qualifications
    Bachelor’s degree in Law and a Diploma from the Kenya School of Law.
    Must be an Advocate of the High Court in Kenya.
    3 years’ experience working in child protection and/or child rights programming
    Key Skills and competencies
    Good people skills
    Confidentiality
    Good report writing skills
    Experience in developing capacity building plans
    Experience in developing training materials for partners and communities
    Good facilitation skills
    Experience in developing policy briefs with a view to influence key child protection policies at the county and national level
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  • Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator

    Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator

    Based in Kisumu Hub
    This role is responsible for collecting, analysing and utilization of project information from a gender perspective that is suitable and relevant for providing management information for decision making, program improvement and knowledge management
    Plan International is a development organisation uniting people to advance the rights of all children. Accordingly, we are an equal opportunity employer and employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.

  • Senior Procurement Officer Senior Internal Auditor Finance Manager Principal Procurement Officer

    Senior Procurement Officer Senior Internal Auditor Finance Manager Principal Procurement Officer

    Ref: SPO/11/2016 
    Reporting to the Procurement and Supplies Manager, the Senior Procurement Officer will be responsible for directing and coordinating all procurement, stores and disposal activities in the Company in liaison with Head of Procurement. 
    Key Responsibilities 
    Consolidate requirements and needs from all user departments/sections, and advise users on development of specifications;
    Assist in preparation and fl oat tenders in liaison with the Procurement and Supplies Manager and drafting of awarded contracts;
    Monitor compliance with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and regulations during evaluation of tenders;
    Review and approve floating and processing of quotations;
    Advice on safe and proper storage of stock and maintenance of stock levels and records;
    Coordinate disposal activities for stores and equipment; 
    Required Qualifications and Experience 
    A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent in a related field from a recognized university;
    Postgraduate qualification in Procurement/ Purchasing and Supplies;
    Must be a member of KISM or other relevant professional body; and
    A minimum of 6 years’ working experience with at least three (3) years as a Procurement and Supplies Officer.
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  • Office Coordinator Communications Manager Sponsorship Coordinator Regional Fund Management Specialist

    Office Coordinator Communications Manager Sponsorship Coordinator Regional Fund Management Specialist

    Typical Responsibilities – Key End Results of Position1. Fleet Management
    Provide support and direction to the drivers and ensure that they are executed in line with organizational guidelines; providing all information as required to KCO Fleet Coordinator/Head Driver.
    Maintain and update all required records and paperwork for vehicles and drivers.
    Manage fuel and maintenance contracts as needed.
    Ensure that planned preventative maintenance is carried out to a high standard with minimum disruption to program activities.
    Ensure that all drivers are briefed on and adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
    2. Asset Management
    Ensure that the asset register is well maintained
    Ensure that all assets have been issued a unique identification number and tracked on a central asset register, maintained at the Country Office
    Regularly update the asset register whenever transfers, disposal, loss, changes in condition and procurement take place with details of that transfer, disposal etc.
    Coordinate a full physical verification of the asset register at least once a year to verify that the assets are in place and ascertain their condition.
    Ensure that the users of general program equipment and assets are briefed/trained on how to operate and care for the equipment correctly
    Ensure that general program equipment and assets are kept in good condition, serviced as required and when necessary, promptly repaired in compliance with any existing warranty
    Report to the Management on the condition of equipment and any discrepancies if found
    3. Warehousing/Storage Management
    Manage the transport and warehousing/and or storage contract if and when needed
    Ensure that all incoming and outgoing stock is controlled according to organizational procedures and that all appropriate paperwork is in place.
    Ensure that all program documentation related to warehousing or storage and those used in distributing items is properly filed and is in order
    Make proper arrangements for receiving and dispatching commodities
    Submit monthly stock reports to the programs department and/or designated program managers
    Ensure that regular stock reconciliation is carried out and any discrepancies are properly investigated and reported to management.
    Ensure that stocks are stored in appropriate conditions according to their specific requirements and that Office Assistants are briefed on this.
    Ensure that all incoming and outgoing stock targeted for beneficiary distributions and programme use are captured into the system according to the policies and procedures.
    Authorize and approve stock movements that have been captured
    Ensure that stock and physical inventory are properly reconciled and are always balancing.
    4. Property and Security
    Ensure that contracts, leases and other agreements are properly prepared and updated so as to meet organizational needs, include fair and reasonable commitments from service vendors, and comply with country government law.
    Serve as security focal point person for the Program Unit – staying up-to-date on security of the premises and alarm systems.
    Make sure that the premises are always clean, accessible and no hazardous material are left unattended.
    5. Travel
    Responsible for all the travel arrangement within the Program Unit
    Maintain a database of all the travels and accommodation of all field staff and visitors
    Be the focal point for the travel agents and taxi to ensure that the Program Unit is given the best services and value for money
    Brief Management on any issues related to travel and suggest best practices
    Educational Qualification and Experience
    Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field
    3-5 years’ experience of progressive responsibility in administration
    2 years’ experience in managing a team
    Basic computer literacy – working with MS Office
    Skills Specific to the Post
    People skills (communication, supervision, negotiation, influencing)
    Report writing skills
    Competencies
    Takes initiative
    Takes responsibility
    Analytical ability
    Team orientation
    Problem solving
    Multi-tasking
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  • Deputy Regional Director

    Deputy Regional Director

    As Deputy Regional Director Operations, you will lead and manage a team of functional experts and managers so that business support services facilitate the delivery of a high quality program work across all country operations in the region, contributing to their impact, transparency and accountability.
     
    You will also ensure the full compliance with and alignment to Plan’s strategic goals, values and policies in adherence of minimum standards.
     
     
    The role enables others to deliver, providing oversight and support in making strategic decisions and managing the risks of systems and processes that ensure the proper utilization of income from grants and sponsorship; the effective management and development of human resources; as well as the development of appropriate security and safety standards across the region and cost effective administration and logistics for the provision of business services.
     
     
    Do you have what it takes?
     
     
    In order to succeed in this challenging and varied role you will have proven knowledge on all the key operational support areas, e.g. finance, human resources, security, risk management and administration.
     
     
    You will also require sound knowledge of the particular administrative, legal and operational contexts of the countries of East and Southern Africa as well as the cultural aspects and how that affects Plan Internationals operations
     
     
    Proven capacity to manage effective and motivated teams, including distance management.
     
     
    Excellent analytical skills in relation to resource planning and financing.
     
     
    Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
     
     
     
    Type of Role: 5 year fixed term contract
     
    Location: Based in the Regional Office located in Nairobi, Kenya, with extensive international travel throughout the region and occasionally beyond.
     
    Salary: circa $85,000 USD per annum plus benefits
     
    Reports to: Regional Director
     
    Closing Date:  Sunday 11th December 2016
     
     
    Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
     
     
    Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.
     
     
    A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Child Protection Policy.
     
     
    As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realisation 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.
     
     
    Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.

  • Channel Account Manager – Ethiopia B2C

    Channel Account Manager – Ethiopia B2C

    Job Purpose and SummaryThe Candidate would be Canon’s representative at the Tier-2 level, responsible for a dedicated channel(s).Tier-2 is defined as the reseller of Canon Products who purchases Canon products from Canon’s designated distributors (business partners) and will be reposible for Channel Penetration, Demand Generation, Brand Visibility and Enhance Canon MASH in the country.What we giveWith Canon, you’ll get the support and encouragement you need to grow, from people who share your ambition. We’ll invest in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role with us. You’ll find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team where knowledge is shared openly.
    Channel, Account and Competition Mapping.
    Establish Tier 2 contacts and business relationships with the right representatives of the Tier 2 partner (Account Decision Makers).
    Introduce Canon Products at the account utilizing the relationship established with T2 dealer.
    Product training to Tier 2 Salesmen and Merchandisers.
    Carry out demand generation activities like Events & Seminars.
    Prepare the Marketing Activity Calendar in coordination with the Country Manager and the Tier 1 partner.
    Appoint / Work with local marketing agency to carry out planned activities in the local market in coordination with Marcom team adhering to Canon brand and corporate guidelines.
    Monitor the Channel Partner program in the country with regular mechanism of Sell out reporting.
    Enhance Canon’s brand awareness in the market by improving In store visibility, development of localized POS materials and display stands.
    Propose, and Support PMs / BDMs in planning and organizing of local product launch events.
    What we askWe need people who can achieve the exceptional by working collaboratively, who have the courage to risk new ways of doing things and the ability to see the world the way their customers see it. We’re looking for creative problem-solvers like you, someone who can ensure Canon stays ahead in an ever-changing world.Interpersonal Skills
    Excellent communication skills and requisite diplomatic/negotiation skills.
    Ability to communicate and relate to subjects, issues and clients at many levels.
    Excellent Market knowledge and willingness to be “Closer to Market”.
    Previous Experience, Education and Job Learning
    Relevant recognized formal qualifications (university level) – desirable.
    Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar international or regional sales role (with a similar company, national distributor or trading company) – very desirable
    Background and knowledge of market environments – desirable.
    Fluency in written and spoken English and the local language – essential.
    High level of written and spoken communications – essential.
    Professional appearance, attitude and communication style – essential.
    Familiarity with MS Office applications, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint – essential.
    Be based in Kenya or Ethiopia will be highly desirable.
    You will need
    Drive for results
    Focus on the customer
    Apply Business Acumen
    Communicate effectively
    Negotiate & Influence
    Further InformationCanon is enriching lives and businesses in incredible new ways. You can play a part in shaping the future of a company that’s strong, ambitious and considerate, where people do great things together. You can expect the exceptional and achieve the exceptional, with the world’s best imaging company.Expect the Exceptional.

  • Regional IT Coordinator

    Regional IT Coordinator

    Qualifications and Experience Degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies or equivalent with 3 years’ experience.
    Proven knowledge, ability and experience in setting up LANs and telecommunication technologies.
    Systems Administration/System Engineer certification in Microsoft technologies( Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, SQL  Server, Exchange server) and Cisco technologies)
    Experience in web-Designing.
    Experience in managing and implementing information systems and supporting technologies
    2-3 years Systems Administration experience.
    Key Skills specific to the post:
    Embrace Child-centeredness, Child protection, Community participation and partnership
    Manage customer relationships and service
    Good communication skills. Capability to communicate ideas and technical information to a non-technical audience
    Promotes high performance by all staff
    Networking, sharing information and best practices
    Works collaboratively as a team player, listens actively and values contributions
    IT technical skills in IT infrastructure and/or applications
    Understanding of Plan’s business processes and strategic objectives
    Project Management Skills
    Strong analytical and logical ability
    IT Risk assessment and management
    Problem-solving skills
    Creativity and Innovation
    Reporting skills

  • Grants Manager Capacity Building Officer Data Systems Officer Senior Data Systems Advisor Senior M&E Capacity Building Specialist Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator (Kisumu)

    Grants Manager Capacity Building Officer Data Systems Officer Senior Data Systems Advisor Senior M&E Capacity Building Specialist Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator (Kisumu)

    Dimensions of Role:
    The Grants Department is responsible for the following tasks: Coordination and Negotiations; Compliance (Systems, processes, donors); Monitoring and Analysis; Portfolio Management and Strategy of Plan Kenya.
    This role will work collaboratively with National Offices (NOs) and other departments of the Country Office programme to ensure smooth management of development and humanitarian programme awards, sub grantees and contracts. The person will manage a team responsible for the portfolio of awards. The position will be also responsible for capacity building of staff and improving internal ways of working and will lead start-up and closeout meetings/workshops.
    In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
    Typical Responsibilities – Key End Results of Position:Key Responsibilities:A) Developing self and others; Working effectively with others
    Support the Director of Operations to support to development and high performance of the Grants Management team.
    Support the delivery of capacity building both within the Grants team, partners and across the Country Office.
    Carry out orientations and staff trainings for grants management procedures, donor requirements (rules, regulations, reporting and compliance) for Plan KCO staff and partner organisations. Build relationships across the Country Office, the Region, National Offices and the IH and escalate issues as required.
    B) Communicating with impact, negotiation and coordination
    Provide coordination support to proposal development and review processes, ensuring all staff inputs happen in timely and effective manner in collaboration with the Business Development Manager.
    Provide advice on donor compliance requirements to ensure high quality proposals.
    Coordinate the processes for financial donor reporting to ensure that reports are high quality, delivered on time and supported by auditable records.
    Maintain effective communications with Plan International National Offices and Regional Office regarding donor related issues.
    Lead Grants “Kick off” meetings to ensure that all grant information is shared effectively with relevant staff, including field offices and partners.
    Lead Close out process and work with National Offices to ensure grants are closed out on time (assets, final financial accounts).
    Coordinate with auditors as necessary.
    C) Compliance (systems, processes, donor)
    Clear understanding of Plan processes and key donor requirements, and support teams across the Country Office to ensure all opportunities, proposals, contracts and amendments follow Plan processes.
    Ensure that all appropriate donor formats are available in-country and staff have a clear understanding of donor requirements/expectations throughout the grant cycle.
    Ensure potential issues and amendment requests are flagged promptly to the Operations Director, then to donors via the relevant National Offices. Prepare donor waiver/derogation requests.
    Ensure all SAP records are an accurate reflection of current grants status at all times, and have all required documentation attached.
    Ensure all partners and sub-recipient agreements undergo legal vetting, are input into and approved through SAP, and work with relevant staff to ensure relevant donor requirements are understood by implementing partners (this may include capacity building).
    Review all final reports before submission to the donor.
    D) Monitoring and analysis
    Co-ordinate the development of fully costed budgets for grants and contracts proposals.
    Co-ordinate with respective budget holders (Program Managers) in order to ensure budgets are correctly allocated and aligned.
    Ability to analyse financial issues i.e. variances and resolve by collaborating with other teams.
    Strong financial skills including budget development, and monitoring of spend across award portfolio.
    Develop a dashboard of all impending donor reports and support the program team to ensure timely delivery of reports.
    E) Award Management leadership, portfolio management and strategy
    Ensure grants management systems and processes are successfully implemented, and key controls are in place to support effective portfolio management and compliance with donor requirements.
    Ensure regular grants monitoring across the country office and facilitate regular meetings with key stakeholders to ensure individual grants performance are being tracked effectively, and that risks and issues are being recognised and action taken.
    Provide regular management information to the Operations Director on the performance of the allocated portfolio.
    Support the Operations Director in the implementation of plans to address any performance issues identified through management information and KPI results.
    Additional job responsibilities
    The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
    Knowledge, Skills, Behaviors, and Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:
    Education Qualification:
    Professional qualification relating to business, finance, accounting or international development
    Knowledge and Experience:Essential
    8 years of leadership and financial management experience in a similar position in INGO
    Proven track record of in-country award portfolio management and knowledge of major donors’ compliance requirements
    Experience communicating with impact in a complex stakeholder environment
    Experience of staff management, supervision and capacity building in Grants Management
    Proven track record of supporting a senior management team
    Problem solving skills to identify and lead the resolution of issues
    Good attention to detail and analytical skills
    Computer literate (i.e. Word, advanced Excel, Outlook, financial systems).
    Cultural awareness and ability to build relationships quickly with a wide variety of people
    Patient, flexible, able to improvise and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure
    Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a workload comprised of varying and changing tasks and responsibilities
    Basic understanding of operational programming, including the realities of the context
    Strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills in English, with experience in managing multicultural teams
    Desirable
    Experience with any recognised grants management system, knowledge of SAP will be desirable
    Significant experience with INGOs in an international environment
    BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)Accountability:
    Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Plan values.
    Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
    Ambition:
    Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same.
    Widely shares their personal vision for Plan, engages and motivates others.
    Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
    Collaboration:
    Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, National Offices and external partners and supporters.
    Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength.
    Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
    Creativity:
    Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
    Willing to take disciplined risks.
    Integrity:
    Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity.
    Physical Environment and Demands:
    Typically office environment with moderate field visit demands.
    Level of Contact with Children:
    Low contact: Very low frequency of interaction.
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