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  • Regional Policy Advocacy and Research Advisor Administration & Procurement Assistant (Kilifi PU)

    Regional Policy Advocacy and Research Advisor Administration & Procurement Assistant (Kilifi PU)

    ROLE PURPOSE
    Plan International is embarking on an ambitious and exciting change process, to make the organisation more relevant, bold, engaging and effective in a new global context. Our ambition for policy and influencing work is to drive changes in policies, behaviours and practices at international, regional, national and local levels, so as to advance children’s rights and equality for girls. Plan International’s new Global Strategy aims to transform the lives of 100 million girls and implement a programme and influence approach to achieve it. Regional level influencing – in MEESA and related country offices – will play a key role in delivering results at scale. To help achieve this, Plan International is currently recruiting a Regional Policy, Advocacy and Research Advisor.
    The position is a lead technical expert to Plan’s Policy, Advocacy and Research work. S/he ensures that the regional advocacy areas are prioritized in our strategic partnerships and engagement with actors and stakeholders through influencing activities at the regional level. S/he collaborates with the Global Policy and Advocacy Department at our international headquarters, with our UN Liaison Offices and particularly with the Pan-African Liaison Office and the West and Central African Regional Office to ensure that global policy and advocacy, research priorities and campaigns effectively support our goals. S/he supports capacity development and quality assurance measures for influencing staff in Eastern and Southern Africa and represents Plan MEESA Regional Office in Plan’s global Influencing network and other networking fora.
    ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES
     Program and Influence 20%

    Lead and manage the design and implementation of the Advocacy priorities that align to and complement the Pan African and Global Advocacy Strategies.
    Support the alignment, design and implementation of influencing plans and the building of influencing capacity throughout the region to achieve desired large- scale improvements in girls’ rights and gender equality
    Maintain a strategic overview of issues effecting girls’ rights in the MEESA, monitoring trends in the external environment and inputting and/or leading as required to organisational strategy and planning processes, in coordination with other team members.
    Support a strong feedback loop and link between advocacy at the country, regional and global levels by providing inputs and collaborating with global initiatives and/or Liaison Offices.
    Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of advocacy work, in particular, assessing the impact and extent of gender integration.

    Policy and Advocacy (including influence multilaterals and donors) 25%

    Undertake in-depth power and policy analysis of the structures, systems and networks in the region and Countries to identify opportunities for changes in law, policy, budget and behaviour that will drive the achievement of advocacy goals and objectives in the region
    Identify and contribute to the convening and organization of high-level public policy platforms and dialogues and support senior Plan International staff in integrating an advocacy perspective into talking points and other materials.
    Lead the development of key advocacy messages, defining effective tactics to leverage influencing strength and mobilise support for change making in MEESA
    Represent Plan International at advocacy and policy meetings and events where necessary.
    Undertake a range of lobbying, communications and other activities to inform and persuade policy makers, including donors and politicians, of the value of Plan International’s policy recommendations.
    Working closely with the MEAL team, build systems for research, analysis and documentation that underpin evidence based advocacy and influencing at national and international levels.
    Develop dissemination and communication strategies for key advocacy messages, together with the communications team.
    Produce or manage the production of reports, briefing papers and presentations for internal and external audiences, as needed

    Influencing in Emergencies and humanitarian settings 20%

    Ensure a robust overview, ongoing analysis, and development of key messages around  protecting girls in conflict issues with the particular focus on education and protection, movement and access, humanitarian and operational space issues affecting Plan International’s ability to deliver quality programs for targets we serve.
    Coordinate with Plan International humanitarian advocacy staff to ensure complementarity and consistency across policy positions and advocacy platforms.

    External networking and outreach 20%

    Develop and cultivate value-added strategic partnerships and engagement with key stakeholders such as civil society organisations, multilateral institutions, relevant coalitions and networks, and other influencers to further Plan International’s delivery of its influencing agenda.
    Design and deliver strategic influencing activities, such as workshops and events through mapping out key moments in time (events, report launches, consultations) at the national, regional and sub-regional levels to spotlight advocacy work and present Plan International as a leader in children, in particular girl’s rights, to a diverse range of stakeholders.
    Represent and profile/position Plan International as a leading, international, humanitarian and peace-building actor in relevant NGO networks and other coalitions
    Develop and maintain a network of external contacts with key individuals in the government, donors, NGO sector, civil society and the media.

    Young people as Influencers 10%

    Lead on youth participation efforts to ensure that voices of youth especially girls are integral to Plan International’s advocacy, including in planning and implementation. Acquire information and understanding of social policy and adapt strategies as necessary.
    Promote the role of youth in influencing regional governance to ensure their survival, learning, and protection

    Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) 5%

    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 in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

    Leads the orientation of programme staff to ensure that they are properly inducted on and understands 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 project design, during implementation and as principles applied in day-to-day work of Programme team;
    Ensures that Plan Kenya contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted. 

    Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
         Academic Qualifications and experience

    Hold a university qualification in political science, international law, international development, communications or an equivalent qualification
    Experience in developing and delivering advocacy strategies in development and / or humanitarian contexts. Demonstrated experience in using key influencing strategies such as advocacy, lobbying, movement building, or policy development
    Understanding of causes and consequences gender discrimination, exclusion and inequality and how they contribute to the non- realization of children rights and developing practical strategies to address them.
    Familiar with key international human rights frameworks and their relevance for change actions and opinions of power holders and social behavior
    Familiar with influencing tactics, such as advocating governments for policy change, campaigning with CSOs for budgetary revisions, strategic engagement with power
    holders via media outlets, including digital
    Understanding of basic techniques strategies and tools to advance social justice campaigns targeting a range of key audiences
    Understanding of youth movements and youth activism approaches and trends
    Experience in carrying out power, policy and political analysis to inform strategies and projects
    Strong knowledge of child and women’s rights and gender justice.
    Knowledge of how to maximise awareness of Plan International’s purpose, work and objectives via a range of communications channels and tool i.e external media, online, social media, etc
    Good understanding of the development and NGO sector.
    Experience of working with coalitions and networks.

    Skills

    Analytical, strategic thinking and negotiating skills
    Ability to build effective relations for influencing
    Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
    Ability to write clearly and concisely – translating complex issues for a variety of audiences (e.g. general population and policy-makers).
    Excellent verbal communication skills.
    Creative thinking and problem solving skills
    Proven IT skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint etc
    Ability to prioritise and multitask work when dealing with competing deadlines, sometimes with limited resources

    Behaviour

    Promotes equality, including gender equality, inclusion and girls’ empowerment in Plan’s work and in its work with partner

    Ability to work collaboratively with others
    Ability to thrive in a cross-cultural environment
    Discreet when engaging with external powerful external stakeholders (such as representatives of politics and the media)
    Flexible, self-starter, team player, able to work without supervision
    Enthusiastic, focused
    Excellent relationship building skills – networking, influencing and stakeholder management skills
    Promotes equality, including gender equality, inclusion and girls’ empowerment in Plan’s work and in its work with partners
    Uses evidence-based results to make choices and drive change, capacities and developmental stages of children, adolescents and young people

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  • Project Manager-i2i

    Project Manager-i2i

    Job Summary
    Qualifications/ experience essential: •

    Relevant master’s degree in economics, gender, social sciences or international development
    At least 5 years’ experience in project/programme development and/or management in the context of economic empowerment projects/programmes
    Strong understanding of innovation in development and experience of designing and/or implementing innovative approaches
    Experience of working collaboratively with a variety of organisations (private sector, academia and NGOs), ideally including within consortia projects
    Excellent English-language verbal and written communication skills
    Experience in financial, budget and administrative management or related issues
    Understanding of and/or experience of disability-inclusive programming desirable
    Bachelor’s Degree in Project management, Development studies, Social sciences, M&E, or any other relevant qualification.
    Sound understanding of integrated development issues and rights-based programming.
    Willingness to sign and adhere to the Plan Safeguarding children and young people policy.

    Qualifications/ experience desirable:

    Master’s degree
    Analytical and report writing skills
    Good Interpersonal / Communication skills
    Strategic planning skills
    Results orientated
    Relevant computer skills
    Budget and Cost Control
    Risk management
    Monitoring and Evaluation skills

    Languages required

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

    Responsibilities
    Planning, strategy and policy (30%)

    Support development of Plan International Kenya Pilot project design on employment inclusion of women with disabilities;
    Support the development and execution of gender analysis for the i2i consortium;
    Support the development of i2i consortium gender mainstreaming strategy;
    In collaboration with the project Gender Coordinator, provide technical gender support to consortium partners, private companies and TVETs.
    Support project teams to develop quality project outlines and ensure that projects are in line with the Country Strategy and the Program Influencing & Quality Policy (PIQP).
    Promote compliance with donor requirements and regulations in project implementation
    Lead start-up meetings of new projects to guarantee a joint understanding among stake holders on project objective and expectations.
    Promote the realization of set targets quality outcomes.
    Identify and manage project risks 

    Programme and project design and influence (25%)  

    Coordinate the realization of i2i project monitoring and evaluation deliverables; including the project baseline and end term evaluation of the project;
    Contribute to the development of a learning paper on what works well in employment inclusion of women with disabilities;
    Lead the technical support on employment inclusion for person with disabilities in the i2i consortia;
    Lead Plan International Kenya’s engagement in the scaling up of the i2i project to a third country
    In liaison with M&E, establish proper data management systems in accordance with the donor reporting requirements.
    Monitor the progress of project implementation and undertake corrective actions.
    Promote evidence-based programming.
    Develop quality and timely reports in accordance with donor guidelines and procedures.
    With support of M&E, enhance learning and knowledge management through documentation and profiling of Plan’s work.  

    Working in Partnership and Resource Mobilisation (15%) 

    Participate in external meeting with partners and other stakeholders on project’s deliverables.
    Promote sensitization of stakeholders and partners on Plan’s policies, strategies, procedures, values and behaviours. 
    Coordinate with other NGOs, consortium partners, local and private sector players working within the operational areas to expand opportunities for partnerships.
    Engage and influence key duty bearers towards realization of children rights at the sub-county and county level.
    Promote active engagement and participation of communities in Project activities

    Financial Responsibility (10%)

    Develop and regularly update annual and quarterly project implementation plans and budgets.
    Monitor expenditures to promote prudent budget management and adherence to approved budget. Promote compliance with relevant donor policies, contracts, and agreements.

    Preparation and submission of accurate and timely financial reports according to donor regulation

    Capability building and People Management (10%) 

    Promote good team management in accordance to Plan purpose and values
    Performance Managment of all direct reports
    And Mentor direct reports to enhance their skills for project delivery

     
    Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) (5%)

    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 in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
    Leads the orientation of programme staff to ensure that they are properly inducted on and understands 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 project design, during implementation and as principles applied in day-to-day work of Programme team;
    Ensures that Plan Kenya contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted. 

    Other duties (5%)
    Other tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned by the line Manager

    Apply via :

    al.org

  • Project Manager -Innovation 2 Inclusion Project

    Project Manager -Innovation 2 Inclusion Project

    ROLE PURPOSE
    Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
    Our strategic goal is to ensure vulnerable adolescent girls, young women, men and children are supported/ empowered/ facilitated to drive social-economic change and break gender barriers, to enable them access equal opportunities and realize their rights in an enabling environment
     The Innovation 2 Inclusion Project Manager will ensure that project outcomes are realized through providing effective, timely and coordinated project management. He/she will oversee the implementation of Plan International Kenya’s deliverables under the i2i project, linking closely with the Plan International Kenya Gender Coordinator, other colleagues within the Country Office and in Plan International UK, as well as i2i consortium partners in Kenya. 
    S/he will provide direct technical input in the implementation in accordance to donor/Organisations guidelines and standards.
     The incumbent should have good understanding of the interface between innovation and inclusion programming and should be familiar with working with the private sector especially within the areas of business, economic empowerment, partnerships with government, and civil society. Experience working with Disabled People’s Organizations (DPOs) on social and economic inclusion – particularly of women with disabilities – will be an added advantage.  Additionally, s/he will be familiar with managing large donor projects and ensuring compliance with donor guidelines and regulations
     He/ She will be based in Nairobi Urban Program and will be part of a program management team at the country office  exchange ideas and learning with other project  managers in other projects  on a regular basis.
     
    ACCOUNTABILITY AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES
    Planning, strategy and policy (30%)

    Support development of Plan International Kenya Pilot project design on employment inclusion of women with disabilities;
    Support the development and execution of gender analysis for the i2i consortium;
    Support the development of i2i consortium gender mainstreaming strategy;
    In collaboration with the project Gender Coordinator, provide technical gender support to consortium partners, private companies and TVETs.
    Support project teams to develop quality project outlines and ensure that projects are in line with the Country Strategy and the Program Influencing & Quality Policy (PIQP).
    Promote compliance with donor requirements and regulations in project implementation
    Lead start-up meetings of new projects to guarantee a joint understanding among stake holders on project objective and expectations.
    Promote the realization of set targets quality outcomes.
    Identify and manage project risks 

    Programme and project design and influence (25%)  

    Coordinate the realization of i2i project monitoring and evaluation deliverables; including the project baseline and end term evaluation of the project;
    Contribute to the development of a learning paper on what works well in employment inclusion of women with disabilities;
    Lead the technical support on employment inclusion for person with disabilities in the i2i consortia;
    Lead Plan International Kenya’s engagement in the scaling up of the i2i project to a third country
    In liaison with M&E, establish proper data management systems in accordance with the donor reporting requirements.
    Monitor the progress of project implementation and undertake corrective actions.
    Promote evidence-based programming.
    Develop quality and timely reports in accordance with donor guidelines and procedures.
    With support of M&E, enhance learning and knowledge management through documentation and profiling of Plan’s work.  

    Working in Partnership and Resource Mobilisation (15%) 

    Participate in external meeting with partners and other stakeholders on project’s deliverables.
    Promote sensitization of stakeholders and partners on Plan’s policies, strategies, procedures, values and behaviours. 
    Coordinate with other NGOs, consortium partners, local and private sector players working within the operational areas to expand opportunities for partnerships.
    Engage and influence key duty bearers towards realization of children rights at the sub-county and county level.
    Promote active engagement and participation of communities in Project activities

    Financial Responsibility (10%)

    Develop and regularly update annual and quarterly project implementation plans and budgets.
    Monitor expenditures to promote prudent budget management and adherence to approved budget. Promote compliance with relevant donor policies, contracts, and agreements.

    Preparation and submission of accurate and timely financial reports according to donor regulation

    Capability building and People Management (10%) 

    Promote good team management in accordance to Plan purpose and values
    Performance Managment of all direct reports
    And Mentor direct reports to enhance their skills for project delivery

     
    Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) (5%)

    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 in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
    Leads the orientation of programme staff to ensure that they are properly inducted on and understands 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 project design, during implementation and as principles applied in day-to-day work of Programme team;
    Ensures that Plan Kenya contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted. 

    Other duties (5%)
    Other tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned by the line Manager
    Qualifications/ experience essential: •      

    Relevant master’s degree in economics, gender, social sciences or international development
    At least 5 years’ experience in project/programme development and/or management in the context of economic empowerment projects/programmes
    Strong understanding of innovation in development and experience of designing and/or implementing innovative approaches
    Experience of working collaboratively with a variety of organisations (private sector, academia and NGOs), ideally including within consortia projects
    Excellent English-language verbal and written communication skills
    Experience in financial, budget and administrative management or related issues
    Understanding of and/or experience of disability-inclusive programming desirable
    Bachelor’s Degree in Project management, Development studies, Social sciences, M&E, or any other relevant qualification.
    Sound understanding of integrated development issues and rights-based programming.
    Willingness to sign and adhere to the Plan Safeguarding children and young people policy.

    Qualifications/ experience desirable: 

    Master’s degree
    Analytical and report writing skills
    Good Interpersonal / Communication skills
    Strategic planning skills
    Results orientated
    Relevant computer skills
    Budget and Cost Control
    Risk management
    Monitoring and Evaluation skills

    Languages required

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

    Apply via :

    al.org

  • Project Manager-i2i

    Project Manager-i2i

    Job Summary

    Qualifications/ experience essential: •

    Relevant master’s degree in economics, gender, social sciences or international development
    At least 5 years’ experience in project/programme development and/or management in the context of economic empowerment projects/programmes
    Strong understanding of innovation in development and experience of designing and/or implementing innovative approaches
    Experience of working collaboratively with a variety of organisations (private sector, academia and NGOs), ideally including within consortia projects
    Excellent English-language verbal and written communication skills
    Experience in financial, budget and administrative management or related issues
    Understanding of and/or experience of disability-inclusive programming desirable
    Bachelor’s Degree in Project management, Development studies, Social sciences, M&E, or any other relevant qualification.
    Sound understanding of integrated development issues and rights-based programming.
    Willingness to sign and adhere to the Plan Safeguarding children and young people policy.

    Qualifications/ experience desirable:

    Master’s degree
    Analytical and report writing skills
    Good Interpersonal / Communication skills
    Strategic planning skills
    Results orientated
    Relevant computer skills
    Budget and Cost Control
    Risk management
    Monitoring and Evaluation skills

    Languages required

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

    Responsibilities

    Planning, strategy and policy (30%)

    Support development of Plan International Kenya Pilot project design on employment inclusion of women with disabilities;
    Support the development and execution of gender analysis for the i2i consortium;
    Support the development of i2i consortium gender mainstreaming strategy;
    In collaboration with the project Gender Coordinator, provide technical gender support to consortium partners, private companies and TVETs.
    Support project teams to develop quality project outlines and ensure that projects are in line with the Country Strategy and the Program Influencing & Quality Policy (PIQP).
    Promote compliance with donor requirements and regulations in project implementation
    Lead start-up meetings of new projects to guarantee a joint understanding among stake holders on project objective and expectations.
    Promote the realization of set targets quality outcomes.
    Identify and manage project risks 

    Programme and project design and influence (25%)  

    Coordinate the realization of i2i project monitoring and evaluation deliverables; including the project baseline and end term evaluation of the project;
    Contribute to the development of a learning paper on what works well in employment inclusion of women with disabilities;
    Lead the technical support on employment inclusion for person with disabilities in the i2i consortia;
    Lead Plan International Kenya’s engagement in the scaling up of the i2i project to a third country
    In liaison with M&E, establish proper data management systems in accordance with the donor reporting requirements.
    Monitor the progress of project implementation and undertake corrective actions.
    Promote evidence-based programming.
    Develop quality and timely reports in accordance with donor guidelines and procedures.
    With support of M&E, enhance learning and knowledge management through documentation and profiling of Plan’s work.  

    Working in Partnership and Resource Mobilisation (15%) 

    Participate in external meeting with partners and other stakeholders on project’s deliverables.
    Promote sensitization of stakeholders and partners on Plan’s policies, strategies, procedures, values and behaviours. 
    Coordinate with other NGOs, consortium partners, local and private sector players working within the operational areas to expand opportunities for partnerships.
    Engage and influence key duty bearers towards realization of children rights at the sub-county and county level.
    Promote active engagement and participation of communities in Project activities

    Financial Responsibility (10%)

    Develop and regularly update annual and quarterly project implementation plans and budgets.
    Monitor expenditures to promote prudent budget management and adherence to approved budget. Promote compliance with relevant donor policies, contracts, and agreements.

    Preparation and submission of accurate and timely financial reports according to donor regulation

    Capability building and People Management (10%) 

    Promote good team management in accordance to Plan purpose and values
    Performance Managment of all direct reports
    And Mentor direct reports to enhance their skills for project delivery

     
    Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) (5%)

    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 in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
    Leads the orientation of programme staff to ensure that they are properly inducted on and understands 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 project design, during implementation and as principles applied in day-to-day work of Programme team;
    Ensures that Plan Kenya contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted. 

    Other duties (5%)

    Other tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned by the line Manager

    Apply via :

    al.org

  • Project Manager -Innovation 2 Inclusion Project

    Project Manager -Innovation 2 Inclusion Project

    ROLE PURPOSE

    Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

    Our strategic goal is to ensure vulnerable adolescent girls, young women, men and children are supported/ empowered/ facilitated to drive social-economic change and break gender barriers, to enable them access equal opportunities and realize their rights in an enabling environment

     The Innovation 2 Inclusion Project Manager will ensure that project outcomes are realized through providing effective, timely and coordinated project management. He/she will oversee the implementation of Plan International Kenya’s deliverables under the i2i project, linking closely with the Plan International Kenya Gender Coordinator, other colleagues within the Country Office and in Plan International UK, as well as i2i consortium partners in Kenya. 

    S/he will provide direct technical input in the implementation in accordance to donor/Organisations guidelines and standards.

     The incumbent should have good understanding of the interface between innovation and inclusion programming and should be familiar with working with the private sector especially within the areas of business, economic empowerment, partnerships with government, and civil society. Experience working with Disabled People’s Organizations (DPOs) on social and economic inclusion – particularly of women with disabilities – will be an added advantage.  Additionally, s/he will be familiar with managing large donor projects and ensuring compliance with donor guidelines and regulations

     He/ She will be based in Nairobi Urban Program and will be part of a program management team at the country office  exchange ideas and learning with other project  managers in other projects  on a regular basis.

     

    ACCOUNTABILITY AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

    Planning, strategy and policy (30%)

    Support development of Plan International Kenya Pilot project design on employment inclusion of women with disabilities;
    Support the development and execution of gender analysis for the i2i consortium;
    Support the development of i2i consortium gender mainstreaming strategy;
    In collaboration with the project Gender Coordinator, provide technical gender support to consortium partners, private companies and TVETs.
    Support project teams to develop quality project outlines and ensure that projects are in line with the Country Strategy and the Program Influencing & Quality Policy (PIQP).
    Promote compliance with donor requirements and regulations in project implementation
    Lead start-up meetings of new projects to guarantee a joint understanding among stake holders on project objective and expectations.
    Promote the realization of set targets quality outcomes.
    Identify and manage project risks 

    Programme and project design and influence (25%)  

    Coordinate the realization of i2i project monitoring and evaluation deliverables; including the project baseline and end term evaluation of the project;
    Contribute to the development of a learning paper on what works well in employment inclusion of women with disabilities;
    Lead the technical support on employment inclusion for person with disabilities in the i2i consortia;
    Lead Plan International Kenya’s engagement in the scaling up of the i2i project to a third country
    In liaison with M&E, establish proper data management systems in accordance with the donor reporting requirements.
    Monitor the progress of project implementation and undertake corrective actions.
    Promote evidence-based programming.
    Develop quality and timely reports in accordance with donor guidelines and procedures.
    With support of M&E, enhance learning and knowledge management through documentation and profiling of Plan’s work.  

    Working in Partnership and Resource Mobilisation (15%) 

    Participate in external meeting with partners and other stakeholders on project’s deliverables.
    Promote sensitization of stakeholders and partners on Plan’s policies, strategies, procedures, values and behaviours. 
    Coordinate with other NGOs, consortium partners, local and private sector players working within the operational areas to expand opportunities for partnerships.
    Engage and influence key duty bearers towards realization of children rights at the sub-county and county level.
    Promote active engagement and participation of communities in Project activities

    Financial Responsibility (10%)

    Develop and regularly update annual and quarterly project implementation plans and budgets.
    Monitor expenditures to promote prudent budget management and adherence to approved budget. Promote compliance with relevant donor policies, contracts, and agreements.

    Preparation and submission of accurate and timely financial reports according to donor regulation

    Capability building and People Management (10%) 

    Promote good team management in accordance to Plan purpose and values
    Performance Managment of all direct reports
    And Mentor direct reports to enhance their skills for project delivery

     

    Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) (5%)

    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 in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
    Leads the orientation of programme staff to ensure that they are properly inducted on and understands 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 project design, during implementation and as principles applied in day-to-day work of Programme team;
    Ensures that Plan Kenya contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted. 

    Other duties (5%)

    Other tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned by the line Manager

    Qualifications/ experience essential: •      

    Relevant master’s degree in economics, gender, social sciences or international development
    At least 5 years’ experience in project/programme development and/or management in the context of economic empowerment projects/programmes
    Strong understanding of innovation in development and experience of designing and/or implementing innovative approaches
    Experience of working collaboratively with a variety of organisations (private sector, academia and NGOs), ideally including within consortia projects
    Excellent English-language verbal and written communication skills
    Experience in financial, budget and administrative management or related issues
    Understanding of and/or experience of disability-inclusive programming desirable
    Bachelor’s Degree in Project management, Development studies, Social sciences, M&E, or any other relevant qualification.
    Sound understanding of integrated development issues and rights-based programming.
    Willingness to sign and adhere to the Plan Safeguarding children and young people policy.

    Qualifications/ experience desirable: 

    Master’s degree
    Analytical and report writing skills
    Good Interpersonal / Communication skills
    Strategic planning skills
    Results orientated
    Relevant computer skills
    Budget and Cost Control
    Risk management
    Monitoring and Evaluation skills

    Languages required

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

    Apply via :

    al.org

  • Director of Program Strategy, Development and Innovation Resilience & Emergency Response Advisor Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights Advisor (SRHR) Senior Coordinator – Human Resource Project Officer – Young Health Program

    Director of Program Strategy, Development and Innovation Resilience & Emergency Response Advisor Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights Advisor (SRHR) Senior Coordinator – Human Resource Project Officer – Young Health Program

    ROLE PURPOSE

    Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

    Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality. Our organization is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls. 

    In Kenya, Plan International Kenya (PIK) has approximately 38 years of experience in implementing its programme. Currently PIK mainly operates in nine geographical areas; Nairobi, Machakos, Kajiado, Tharaka-Nithi, Siaya, Kwale, Kilifi, Homa Bay and Kisumu.

     

    Plan International Kenya’s strategic goal in the next five years is to end both teenage pregnancies and sexual and gender based violence. We aim to help create an enabling environment where girls, adolescent girls, and young women are safe, valued, equally cared for, and have equal opportunities. PIK will contribute to the global strategy by aiming to reach directly approximately 3 million (tbc) girls and Young Women over the period of the strategy 2021-2025 and to reach an additional beneficiaries through its interventions.

     

     

    Plan Kenya’s redefined strategy represents a strategic shift in focus. The Department leads operationalization of the new program strategy and its focus on gender equality and the empowerment of girls and youth as agents of change. 

     

    The Director of Strategy, program development and innovation (hereafter referred to as the Director of Strategy) reports to the Country Director who provides overall strategic direction, guidance and oversight. As such, the primary responsibility of the Director of strategy is to lead country strategy program design and development and ensure the development of high quality evidence based and innovative programming that is transformative for girls and young women. The role supports Plan Kenya’s strategic positioning with Plan International National offices, partners and donors and leads on project design to ensure that the country office strategy is realised. The role demands dedication to identifying, designing and driving solutions for girls and young women demonstration of thematic excellence and requires an individual that can work on a complex and fast-paced environment. The Director of Strategy provides strong and coherent leadership in support of Plan Kenya’s strategic priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with senior government officials, civil society and other relevant actors. S/he Key to this will be effectively delivering on new/enhanced practice areas for Plan International, including but not limited to movement building, re-engineering civil society strengthening, localisation as well as driving innovations and new product development.

    Working closely with the Country director, the role plays a leading role in identifying, nurturing and strengthening strategic partnerships with government, local, regional and international CSOs, donors in advancing our purpose and our country strategy.

    ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

    Strategic Leadership (20%)

    Provide overall strategic oversight in aligning Plan Kenya’s annual programs to the Global Strategy and Plan Kenya’s five year strategy (2021-2025);
    Manage Plan Kenya’s engagement and influencing in the strategic repositioning of Plan Kenya as the “to go to” organisation for girls’ rights;
    Support ownership and commitment to the country strategy through regular and clear communication with all staff, with regular updates on progress;
    Facilitate the pursuit of thematic and cross-cutting strategic priorities in line with the country strategy;
    In close collaboration with the Head of Business Development and Director of Implementation and Quality, support change processes and new ways of working to improve country strategy program portfolio design and development;
    Work to identify strategic opportunities to leverage Plan International position as a champion of girls, to influence and enhance coherence of civil society involvement in driving gender equality and drive the mobilisation of joint coordinated action for girls;
    Ensure strengthening of linkages between relevant teams at Global hub, pertinent National offices and the Country Office (CO) and strengthen/establish a matrixed coordination function that optimizes on Plan Kenya as a Federation priority country and assures above country learning;
    Ensure technical advisors engage in larger communities of practice (CoP) both within the Plan federation and in-country and link with relevant and evidence based approaches for delivering for girls and young women;
    High-level representational role with the government, donors, partners and other stakeholders;
    Lead the overall development and evolution of the Country development programme within the overarching Country Strategy and their subsequent operationalisation;  
    Contribute to the development, review and submission of annual plans and quarterly reporting whilst ensuring strategic inputs into annual plans;

    Model our value-based leadership framework underpinned by our feminist leadership principles;
    Working with others, build evidence of what works and drives nurturing of related new initiatives and partnerships;
    Build strategic partnerships to guide alliance building, influencing agenda and new business development.

    Program Strategy, Product Development and Innovation (20%)

    Drive diversification of PIK’s portfolio whilst ensuring alignment with PIK’s five year strategy and optimal integration with PIK’s sponsorship program;
    Drives and supports the strategic development of high quality initiatives, projects and innovations and ensure a smooth handover to the program implementation team, as need be;
    Facilitate engagement of other managers and staff regarding the Country Strategy to ensure maximum understanding and operationalisation of the Country Programmes;
    Lead in identification of key influencing issues in the Country Programme and with the engagement of programme team and technical advisors design and implementation of relevant strategies to ensure evidence based influencing;
    Ensure program design and budgets assures proper adherence to MERL framework and embeds appropriate learning questions;
    Ensure effective working relationships with the Global Hub, National offices and Regional Hub technical advisors, including obtaining/procuring technical support to support program development and/or advocacy efforts;
    Liaison with designated Plan International National Offices to drive new program development, innovations and product development and solicit input for the same both internally and externally;
    Fosters humanitarian, development nexus in collaboration with the Resilience & Emergency Response Advisor.
    Identifying Country Office (CO) models and building evidence of what works to inform influencing approach, drive innovation and inform new areas of program development.
    Engage with technical advisors and relevant partners to ensure high quality evidence based designs that draw on needs assessments, human centred designs, child safeguarding principles and learning from past programming;
    Working in close collaboration with the Head of Business development, drive accountabilities within the team to foster new program design, innovations and product development.

     

     

     

    Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)-5%

    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 in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
    Leads the orientation of programme staff to ensure that they are properly inducted on and understands 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 project design, during implementation and as principles applied in day-to-day work of Programme Strategy, development and Innovation department;
    Ensures that Plan Kenya contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted. 

    Capability Building and People Management (20%)

    Provide overall vision and direction to the development programmes team in coordination, planning, prioritization, coaching and supervision;
    Support staff to understand and comply   the organizational vision, mission, strategic direction and other organization policies;
    Promote accountability of team members for the department’s work on gender equality and the empowerment of girls;
    Ensure development programmes team are operating as high-performance teams and have clear accountability lines (direct and matrix);
    Socialize and nurture Plan Values and Behaviours;
    Create an enabling working environment across different department unites to foster excellent teamwork and high performing staff;
    Create a safe working place safeguarding;
    Oversee the delivery of effective capacity building support in key areas of programme management, finance management, logistics management and human resources management;
    Establish, communicate and monitor standards of performance and behaviours of the team through development of Individual Accountability Plans (IAP), and key performance indicators (KPI’s) that are agreed annually, and monitored and updated regularly;
    Support team members to gain the necessary skills through learning and development;
    Lead the team in line with the Country HR Manual and other guidelines.
    Conduct performance managment processes of direct and functional reports
    Model our value- based leadership framework underpinned by out feminist leadership principles

    Working in Partnerships (10%)

    Plan International Kenya engages in strategic partnerships with government, civil society, private sector, academia, youth association, and non-governmental agencies, at all levels so as to work together to ensure gender justice for girls

    Provide overall strategic oversight in the identification and engagement of partners in a mutually respectful manner, while ensuring Plan’s International partnership principles and compliance.
    Establish/strengthen networks and partnerships with likeminded organisations for overall enhancement of the programmes and profiling of the organisation.
    Lead in engaging key networks, movements and alliances relevant to the girls’ empowerment and gender equality.
    Provide strategic roadmap for the development and implementation of partnerships management standards and guidelines. 

    Advocacy and Influencing (10%)

    Lead the development of effective and evidence based advocacy strategies that enable girls to Learn, Lead, Decide and Thrive. 
    Create and support adaptation of initiatives that effectively influence duty bearers, key stakeholders and decision makers to promote and ensure rights of girls.
    Facilitate the development of high quality publications, media messaging and lnternal/external communications that support Plan’s advocacy and influencing work.

    Financial Responsibility (5%)

     

    Contribute to the coordination in the budget, preparation, consolidation, analysis and timely submission
    Actively participate in grants opening/launch and closeout workshops/meetings.
    Provide support for timely project expenditures that are aligned to the budget (within permissible variance limits) and participate in budget reforecasting and reallocation exercises as required
     

            Risk Management (5%)

    Actively participate in and support programme quality and delivery on programme audit, child protection audit, and gender strategy review exercise and adequate application of management response across all impact areas.
     

    Other Responsibilities (5%)

    Within the scope of the role, there will be additional assignments as needed.

    Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

    Qualifications/ experience essential:

    A Master’s Degree in Social work, International Relations, Development or similar field.
    10 years of relevant experience in INGO Sector or demonstrated equivalent combination.
    At least 7 years’ experience in managing development programme in the country with in the INGO sector.
    Proven experiences and ability to coordinate and collaborate with different civil society and Community based organization. 
    Demonstrable working experience in development programme. 
    Knowledge of developmental agendas in complex and protracted development and humanitarian landscape.
    Experience in context, funding and market analysis.
    Ability to communicate effectively and authoritatively on area of expertise, and influence others to reach common goals. 
    Demonstrated track record of proposal writing and budget management
    Experience in leading team, coaching and mentoring, especially managing a large team.
    Excellent experience in conflict resolution.

    Languages required

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

    Qualifications/ experience desirable:

    International experience in managing development programme
    Experiences in managing Humanitarian response
    Knowledge of key programme areas such as child protection, education, livelihood and economic empowerment.  
    Knowledge of development and humanitarian issues affecting girls, adolescent girls and women is preferred.
    Ability to influence without power

    Plan International’s Values in Practice

    We are open and accountable

    We create a climate of trust inside and outside the organisation by being open, honest and transparent. We hold ourselves and others to account for the decisions we make and for our impact on others, while doing what we say we will do.

     

    We strive for lasting impact

    We strive to achieve significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people, and to secure equality for girls. We challenge ourselves to be bold, courageous, responsive, focused and innovative.

     

    We work well together

    We succeed by working effectively with others, inside and outside the organisation, including our sponsors and donors. We actively support our colleagues, helping them to achieve their goals. We come together to create and implement solutions in our teams, across Plan International, with children, girls, young people, communities and our partners.

    We are inclusive and empowering

    We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge inequality in our programmes and our workplace. We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives. We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential.

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  • Project Manager – Young Health Program Shared Service Centre Lead

    Project Manager – Young Health Program Shared Service Centre Lead

    ROLE PURPOSE

    The YHP Project Manager will ensure that project outcomes are realized through providing effective, timely and coordinated project management. S/he will provide direct technical input in the implementation in accordance to donor/Organisations guidelines and standards.

    The job holder will manage multi-million-dollar projects and must be abreast with donor regulations, environment and reporting. He/ She will be based in Kenya and will be part of a global group and exchange ideas and learning with other YHP managers in other countries on a regular basis.

    ACCOUNTABILITIES MAIN WORK ACTIVITIEs

    Planning, strategy and policy (30%)

    Support project teams to develop quality project outlines and ensure that projects are in line with the Country Strategy and the Program Influencing & Quality Policy (PIQP).
    Promote compliance with donor requirements and regulations in project implementation
    Lead start-up meetings of new projects to guarantee a joint understanding among stake holders on project objective and expectations.
    Promote the realization of set targets quality outcomes.
    Identify and manage project risk

    Programme and project design and influence (25%) 

    In liaison with M&E, establish proper data management systems in accordance with the donor reporting requirements.
    Monitor the progress of project implementation and undertake corrective actions.
    Promote evidence-based programming.
    Develop quality and timely reports in accordance with donor guidelines and procedures.
    With support of M&E, enhance learning and knowledge management through documentation and profiling of Plan’s work.  

    Working in Partnership and Resource Mobilisation (15%) 

    Participate in external meeting with partners and other stakeholders on project’s deliverables.
    Promote sensitization of stakeholders and partners on Plan’s policies, strategies, procedures, values and behaviours. 
    Coordinate with other NGOs, local and private sector players working within the operational areas to expand opportunities for partnerships.
    Engage and influence key duty bearers towards realization of children rights at the sub-county and county level.
    Promote active engagement and participation of communities in Project activities

    Financial Responsibility (10%)

    Preparation and submission of accurate and timely financial reports according to donor regulations Develop and regularly update annual and quarterly project implementation plans and budgets.
    Monitor expenditures to promote prudent budget managment and adherence to approved budget.
    Promote compliance with relevant donor policies, contracts and agreements.

    Capability building and People Management (10%) 

    Promote good team management in accordance to Plan purpose and value
    Performance management of all direct reports and mentor direct reports to enhance their skills for project delivery

    Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) (5%)

    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 in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
    Leads the orientation of programme staff to ensure that they are properly inducted on and understands 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 project design, during implementation and as principles applied in day-to-day work of Programme team;
    Ensures that Plan Kenya contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted. 

    Other duties (5%)

    Other tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned by the line Manager

    Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

    Qualifications/ experience essential: •      

    Bachelors degree in Project management, Development studies, Social sciences, M&E, or any other relevant qualification.
    Bachelor’s Degree in Public health is an added advantage
    3 to 5 years’ relevant experience
    Demonstrable experience managing projects with large budgets portfolio within the health sector.
    Demonstrable experience in project cycle management
    Experienced working with and preferably have contacts within the government, particularly Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, and other relevant ministries and networks
    Effective team management experience
    Sound understanding of integrated development issues and rights-based programming.
    Willingness to sign and adhere to the Plan Safeguarding children and young people policy.

    Qualifications/ experience desirable: 

    Master’s degree
    Analytical and report writing skills
    Good Interpersonal / Communication skills
    Strategic planning skills
    Results orientated
    Relevant computer skills
    Budget and Cost Control
    Risk management
    Monitoring and Evaluation skills

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  • Sign Language Interpreter (Nairobi)

    Sign Language Interpreter (Nairobi)

    RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS

    Provide sign language (SL) interpretation services especially; during trainings, meetings and workshops for beneficiaries with hearing impairments.
    Be on time whenever called upon and be present until end of the faction
    The holder of this position MUST practice confidentiality, adhere to do no harm principle and Plan International safeguarding guidelines.

    REQUIREMENTS

    Diploma in Kenyan Sign language with at least 3 years’ experience working experience.
    Experience in counseling will be an added advantage
    MUST have Knowledge and experience in working with children, girls, women and men with hearing.
    Ready to offer sign language interpretation services on call
    Ready to respect Plan International terms and conditions during the contract period
    Must attach a valid tax compliance certificate.

    SERVICE DURATION AND LOCATION

    The SL services will be provided in Nairobi County, on need basis.

    REPORTING

    During the engagement period the sign language interpreter will closely work together with the lead project persons (Project Manager, Coordinator, Officer, Assistant), .
    The sign language interpreter will be requested to share on needs basis:
    The general progress of the sign language interpretation services done.
    Challenges experienced and proposed solutions to these challenges
    Specific action or involvement required from Plan International for full engagement of persons with hearing impairment.

    RESOURCE PERSON

    Within the framework of the service provision, the sign language interpreter will be asked to collaborate with Plan International’s teams and in particular the lead person on the project/program who will be the point of contact.

    All interested parties must send updated CVs and relevant documents on or before 18th November, 2020 at 5:00pm to the following address: Kenya.Bids@plan-international.org with “SING LANGUAGE INTERPRETER” as the subject of the email.“Plan International Kenya reserves the right to accept or reject any bis and is not bound to give reasons for its decision”.

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  • Child Protection Specialist – Somaliland‎

    Child Protection Specialist – Somaliland‎

    ROLE PURPOSE

    The Child Protection Specialist for Somaliland will be the technical lead and overall manager for to Plan International’s Child Protection programming in Somaliland, responsible for ensuring that  Plan’s CP projects are implemented to a high technical standard, representing Plan in CP coordination forums, building the capacity of partners  and government officials  on Child Protection, working closely with National Offices and leading on fundraising for Plan’s CP programming.  The incumbent will be expected to proactively identify gaps in child protection Somaliland, recommend how Plan could address these gaps, and actively seek funding to implement these recommendations.

    DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE

    This position will be based in Plan International Somaliland’s office in Hargeisa, Somaliland and is responsible the overall management of the CP programme for Plan International in Somaliland, including managing CP projects, securing funding to achieve Plan’s CP programmatic ambition, represent Plan with the Somaliland government and in relevant coordination  forums and build strong partnerships and relationships with Somaliland NGOs, INGOs and UN Agencies active in the sector.  The Specialist will need to take an active role in providing technical support to partners and government officials, and provide ongoing  capacity building support to all of Plan’s partners. 

    ACCOUNTABILITIES

    Ongoing monitoring of Child Protection capacity in Somaliland and contribute to the mainstreaming of child protection into Somaliland government programming:

    Work with partnership with relevant Somaliland ministries to monitor the capacity of government departments and officials to provide gender sensitive and quality child protection services to families and communities in Somaliland using the Inter-agency Child protection Assessment Resource Toolkit.
    Use the results of assessments to make recommendations to the Government of Somaliland on how to address gaps identified, and in collaboration with CP stakeholders in Somaliland, determine priorities and areas where child protection could be improved.
    Assess in-country, human, material and financial resources available for child protection activities and identify where Child Protection could be mainstreamed into Government programmes. 
    Develop guidance for the Government of Somaliland on how Child protection could be effectively mainstreamed into their programming and policies. As needed, develop training and influencing materials to support the mainstreaming of CP into Government programmes and policies, and provide capacity building training to Government officials and partners as needed or requested.

    Strengthening the capacity of local partners in Child Protection:

    The Child Protection Specialist will provide technical support to Plan International’s partner in Somaliland building the capacity of their staff to understand and use a child protection approach in their broader programming (mainstreaming). 
    In addition, this position will support Plan to identify gaps in child protection of the local partners Somaliland and recommend how Plan could address these gaps.

    Ensure that Plan’s Child Protection Projects/Programme are technical sound, effectively managed and adequately resourced.

    Oversee and manage the implementation of Plan’s CP projects/programmes in Somaliland.  This will involve working closely with National Office technical CP staff to ensure that projects/programmes are based on best practices and Plan’s CP frameworks. 
    In addition, the CP Specialist will be the overall Programme Manager for Plan Somaliland’s CP project portfolio, acting as the Project Manager for smaller projects and providing technical oversight for larger projects with their own PM. 
    Finally, the CP Specialist will be responsible for leading on the CP sector fundraising and new business development, identifying potential funding opportunities, and leading the project design and proposal development process, in consultation with the Head of Mission and relevant National Office staff.

     

    Develop and implement a monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) framework that measures the effectiveness of Plan’s CP programming. 

    Working closely with Plan International Global and Regional Hub Monitoring and Evaluation staff, develop a Country Office CP MEAL Framework. 
    Ensure that learnings are captured and shared with CP stakeholders in Somaliland, as well as with internal CP colleagues. 
    Ensure early and rigorous implementation of quality and accountability mechanisms, as well as feedback from the relevant stakeholders is considered throughout all phases of Plan’s CP project design and implementation activities.

    Coordinate information sharing on Plan’s CP work in Somaliland and act as Plan’s primary representative on child protection programming in Somaliland:  

    Represent Plan to the Somaliland government and other CP stakeholders as needed and agreed with the Head of Mission. Represent Plan child protection coordination mechanisms including any relevant cluster/sub – cluster.
    Work closely with the Head of Mission on resource mobilization, including development of quality concept notes and proposals and donor engagement.
    Work with Plan’s communication team to support the publishing and dissemination of articles, case studies, success stories and presentations highlighting Plan’s CP work in Somaliland.

    Effectively manage the CP Sector budget:

    The incumbent will be responsible for managing the overall budget for Plan Somaliland’s CP sector programming, ensuring that budgets are accurate, spending is as per agreed budgets and both internal and donor financial reports for the sector are accurate.      

    Oversee and manage both internal and external reporting for the CP programme sector

    Ensure that Plan International Somaliland is providing quality and timely reports to donors, National Offices and the Global/Regional Hub.

    Ensure that the CP programme sector has a high performing team that is delivering on its objectives in a timely and effective manner.

    Coordinate and/or implement the recruitment of technical and field staff for the CP programme sector, ensuring that recruitment is completed as per both Plan’s policies and practices, as well as the Government of Somaliland’s policies. 
    Ensure that the CP team’s performance objectives are well set and effectively managed using Plan’s performance management system. 

    Safeguarding Children and Young People (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 concersna are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
    Leads the orientation of programme staff to ensure that they are properly inducted on and understands thier role in upholding plan internationals safeguarding  and GEI policies. 
    Ensures that Plan Internatioanal’s  global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People ,Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in project design, during implementation and as principles applied in day-to day work in Programme team.

    Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

    Essential

    University degree in social work, a social science or another related field with a minimum of 7 years (of which at least 5 in the field) of progressively responsible professional experience in child protection.
    Experience conducting child protection assessments and technical expertise in implementing community-based child protection mechanisms.
    Experience training staff/partners on child protection using participatory learning approaches
    Excellent English written and verbal communication skills, and
    Excellent interpersonal skills, able to effectively influence senior managers and communicate clearly and effectively at all levels, and to maintain this under pressure.

    Comprehensive knowledge of the Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action, Sphere and the Red Cross/ NGO Code of Conduct.
    Demonstrated ability to network and liaise with major child protection actors (UNICEF, WVI, Save the Children, etc)
    Experience mainstreaming Child Protection in project design and implementation, and developing participatory monitoring and evaluation frameworks

    Able to work collaboratively with teams and disaster affected communities in a sensitive and participatory manner.
    Able to work independently, with strong organizational and work prioritization skills and attention to detail.
    Well planned and organized even within a fluid working environment and has a capacity for initiative and decision making with competent analytical and problem solving skills
     
    Desirable

    Somali language skills desired
    Experience working in Somalia or with Somali populations in Kenya/Ethiopia

    Plan International’s Values in Practice

    We are open and accountable

    Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
    Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
    Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
    Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
    Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

    We strive for lasting impact

    Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
    Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
    Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
    Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

    We work well together

    Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
    Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
    Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
    Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

    We are inclusive and empowering

    We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential
    We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace
    We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.

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  • Regional Communication and Media Specialist (Maternity Cover)

    Regional Communication and Media Specialist (Maternity Cover)

    ROLE PURPOSE
    Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice.
    We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives. We support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
    The Regional Communicaions and Media Specialist will be responsible for executing an intergrated communications strategy in alignmen with Plan International’s  visibility advocacy and fundraising goal.  They will take the lead ot postion Plan International in the region as the leading organisation for Children’s rights and equality for girls.  The role will develop a connection and interaction with key audience (both internal and external) to gain support for the the mission of Plan Internatioanl in the Region.
     
    Dimensions of the role

    Contribute to the development and delivery of creative and strategic media and communications work to support organisational objectives at country, regional and global levels
    Expert knowledge of traditional and new media to manage the delivery of messages to both internal and external audiences, assessing the reputational risks and advising on opportunities
    Demonstrate a good understanding of development and humanitarian issues and the use of Communications for campaigning and influencing.
    Analysis, interpretation, production and communication of complex information to multiple audiences.
    Management of internal relationships at country, regional and global levels.
    Serve in an advisory role, including to senior management, on communications and brand issues.
    Focus on innovation and finding creative new ways to communicate messages to new audiences
    Capacity building on media and communications work for country teams
    Working with others and building network.
    Taking initiative, working independently and proactively and working within a high pressure environment keeping tight deadlines while at the same time working as an effective team member.

    Accountabilities
         Media Management 25%

    Implement a regional media strategy aligned to Country Strategic Plans and Programmes and linked to the global strategy, to deliver high impact media coverage in regional and global markets.
    Support  media  work  on  major  humanitarian  emergencies  such  as  conflicts,  food  crises  and  disasters; manage  media  enquiries  and  link  with  relevant  spokespersons as appropriate.
    Build and maintain strong linkages with media at regional and international levels, develop partnerships with media outlets  and  bloggers.
    Manage  risk  and  brand  reputation  to  ensure  that  media  work  benefits  rather  than  harms  Plan International’s strategic objectives  and  does  not  endanger  staff,  programmes,  partners  and  the  communities  we  work  with
    Analyse and advise Management on changing trends and opportunities in the regional and global media landscape 
    Monitor and evaluate the impact of media projects at both country and regional levels, and provide regular strategic reporting and give recommendations

    Content Development 20%

    Gather internal knowledge and transform it into exciting and useful messages, and disseminate it to the right audiences through identification of the most effective distribution channels
    Produce  high  quality  materials  including  information packs, opinion pieces, power point presentations, press  releases,  speeches and talking points, opinion  pieces,  news  reactions,  photos,  blogs, annual reports, newsletters, video  and multimedia content
    Support Country Offices and the Regional office in ensuring adherence to communication policies, protocols, standards and brand compliance
    Implement guidelines and standards for producing communications content and ensure its being followed  
    Ensure material is properly signed off
    Capacity Building
    Provide  technical  support  and  mentoring  as  well  as  on the job  training to a network of communications staff  in the region
    Provide support to spokespeople on  a  range of  humanitarian,  development  and  campaigning  issues while training more spokespeople in the region 
    Build capacities of country and regional teams on capacity gaps related to media and communications

    External Communications 20%

    Support stakeholder identification and mapping to feed into a comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategy
    Provide  strategic  advice  and  support  to  the  regional  leadership  team  and  senior  management  in  relation  to communications
    Work  with  country  teams,  programme  staff  and  partners  to  ensure  production and availability of high  quality  communications products for  a  wide  range  of  audiences  including donors, partners including the private sector, policy makers and the general public, at global, regional and country levels
    Manage external consultants as required for the development of agreed outputs
    Objectives: Finalise the calendar of events taking into account the global and Plan International Calendars as well as the Regional Calendars (including key AU events, major conferences and events)

    Internal Communications 20%

    Manage Plan International’s internal communications for the region, exploring new  ways  to  get messages across using social media and online platforms
    Create and manage content for Plan International’s MEESA website content and social media accounts and oversee delivery of the same across country offices
    Generate content around high-priority Plan International issues and campaigns, edit and produce content  that  increases Plan International’s staff  understanding  of  our core  vision – internal newsletters, communiques, videos, talks

    Objectives:
    i. Daily updates of the social media links and weekly report summaries of what has been uploaded and activity in terms of views, comments etc
    ii. Weekly summary of the content that has been uploaded onto Planet
    iii. Media bundle produced for every major activity. This includes the background content, key messages, communication objectives, accompanying talking points and social media bundle
     iv. Workshop report on the social media workshop with a proposal on which initiatives MEESA should adopt for the social media work.
    Dealing with Problems: 10%

    Complexity of problems handled & the degree of investigation, analysis, & creative thinking required to solve them
    This post is a pivotal position that has to support the delivery of communications outputs with diverse demands and pressure from different parts of the organisation to often tight deadlines.
    Ability to prioritise and maintain focus while still demonstrating high levels of customer orientation are key for this post.

    Other responsibilities – 5%
    Other tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Regional Communications and Media Manager from time to time.
    Safeguarding Children & Young People Policy
    Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding of Children & Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures
    Internal and external contacts
    Internal:

    Regional Programme team Country Communications staff Regional Advocacy Specialist IH communications team
    Regional offices communication staff
    Country Directors

    External

    Media Contacts
    Communication staff from other INGO’s as necessary.

    TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

    MBA/University degree in Communications or related field with 5 years of practical experience in similar position most of which should preferably be from within the humanitarian/NGO sector and understanding of rights-based approach.
    Demonstrated and considerable experience of working with international media, communications or public relations roles. 
    Must show demonstrable impact in using communications as a tool for social change.
    Demonstrated experience of the key responsibilities, including working with media, delivering communications strategies, managing internal communications, knowledge of digital media, and creating networks.
    Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, including ability to find, absorb, analyse and prioritise information from many different sources, and proven experience of strategy development.
    A record of accomplishment of achieving results and strategic impact on communications and media and in building capacity for teams to deliver.
    Familiarity with the social, political and economic context of the MEESA region, and its humanitarian and Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate complicated and technical issues in a concise and clear way, to a wide range of target audiences development issues.

    Desirable

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate complicated and technical issues in a concise and clear way, to a wide range of target audiences.
    Sound political judgement and risk management
    Ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines, with competing priorities and minimal supervision.
    Ability to travel – sometimes at short notice and to humanitarian crisis areas
    Flexibility and adaptability
    Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to work in multi-national, multi-cultural teams
    Experience of working in large scale/fast moving emergency responses would be an advantage

    PLAN INTERNATIONAL’S VALUE IN PRACTICE
    We are open and accountable

    Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
    Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
    Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
    Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
    Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

    We strive for lasting impact

    Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
    Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
    Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
    Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

    We work well together

    Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
    Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
    Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
    Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

    We are inclusive and empowering

    We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential
    We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace
    We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives

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