Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-governmental organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. Child protection is key in all that we do.
Working in Zambia since 1996, Plan International Zambia’s development and capacity building programmes focus primarily on Education, Health, Water and Sanitation, Economic Security and Youth Empowerment, including Child Protection and Participation. Plan International Zambia has programme units in; Central, Luapula, and Eastern Provinces including in Lusaka, where the Country Office is located.
We are looking for experienced, innovative, motivated, self-starter individuals to fill the positions of Project Manager, Programme Coordinators, and M&E Officer on the Norwegian Agency for International Development (NORAD) four year funded projects framework.
Project Manager – NORAD Framework (Lusaka Position -1)
Position Description
The Project Manager NORAD Framework is a full time position whose purpose is to provide leadership in the management and overall delivery of the three projects under the NORAD Framework. He/she will lead the project team in planning, implementation, partnership management in line with Plan International’s Child Centred Community Development Approach (CCCD) and the Country Strategic Plan. He/she will also lead in the reporting of the project and responsible for timely delivery of the activities according to the objectives of the projects and to the satisfaction of all stakeholders .The manager will be the contact person for all the projects activities in Plan International Zambia. The position reports to the Programme Manager Child Protection.
Key areas of responsibility include:
Development of annual and quarterly implementation plans and budgets
Leading and managing performance of project staff
Effectively managing, planning and implementation of the three projects; Inclusive Child Protection, Inclusive Education, and Fighting Child Marriage projects
Ensuring project budgets and expenditure are tracked and reported
Facilitating strategic linkages and collaborations with other departments inside and outside Plan, local authorities and partners
Participating in the research, assessments or evaluations and sharing lessons and best practices for scaling up of the project
Preparing and conducting quarterly and annual project progress review meetings with staff and partners
Aligning the NORAD framework projects and activities to Plan International Zambia’s Child Protection and Education Country Programmes
Representing Plan International Zambia and the project externally with the donor, partners, government and other agencies at national level
Preparing and sharing quality project reports as per donor requirements and the project monitoring & evaluation plan
Ensuring project lessons and achievements are documented and disseminated widely
Managing and monitoring partnerships with implementing organisations to ensure efficient utilisation and timely accountability of resources allocated
Ensuring Plan International ’s CCCD and child protection principles are adhered to during, planning, implementing, monitoring & evaluating, and reporting of projects
Individual Specifications:
Bachelors degree in Development Studies/Social Sciences/Education or related discipline from a recognised university
At least 3 years’ experience in managing projects with strong technical expertise in Child Protection with at least 3 years demonstrated experience in implementing Child Protection projects in Zambia
Knowledge of Human Rights Law and experience in working on issues of vulnerable children is an added advantage
Knowledge of environment and current effective practices in juvenile justice
Experience and knowledge of community based programming
Demonstrated experience in the field of Child Rights
Good community participatory skills
Experience in research and data collection
Experience in Social Networking
Experience in Report writing
Knowledge of Participatory methodologies
Excellent communication skills
Problem identification & problem solving skills
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment , with knowledge of language, cultural beliefs and values of communities
Facilitation skills ( meetings, workshops & seminars)
Proficient in computer skills
Good interpersonal skills, Initiative and innovation
For full details on the job profile please send an email, clearly stating the job title of interest to jobszambia@plan-international.org. Kindly note that only candidates who meet the above specifications and competencies should apply enclosing their CVs, and photocopies of their relevant academic qualifications. Day time telephone and/or mobile contacts should be clearly indicated. Applications should reach the undersigned not later than 25 October 2016. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. Child protection is key in all that we do.
Working in Zambia since 1996, Plan International Zambia’s development and capacity building programmes focus primarily on Education, Health, Water and Sanitation, Economic Security and Youth Empowerment, including Child Protection and Participation. Plan International Zambia has programme units in; Central, Luapula, and Eastern Provinces including in Lusaka, where the Country Office is located.
We are looking for experienced, innovative, motivated, self-starter individuals to fill the positions of Project Manager, Programme Coordinators, and M&E Officer on the Norwegian Agency for International Development (NORAD) four year funded projects framework.
Project Manager – NORAD Framework (Lusaka Position -1)
Position Description
The Project Manager NORAD Framework is a full time position whose purpose is to provide leadership in the management and overall delivery of the three projects under the NORAD Framework. He/she will lead the project team in planning, implementation, partnership management in line with Plan International’s Child Centred Community Development Approach (CCCD) and the Country Strategic Plan. He/she will also lead in the reporting of the project and responsible for timely delivery of the activities according to the objectives of the projects and to the satisfaction of all stakeholders .The manager will be the contact person for all the projects activities in Plan International Zambia. The position reports to the Programme Manager Child Protection.
Key areas of responsibility include:
Development of annual and quarterly implementation plans and budgets
Leading and managing performance of project staff
Effectively managing, planning and implementation of the three projects; Inclusive Child Protection, Inclusive Education, and Fighting Child Marriage projects
Ensuring project budgets and expenditure are tracked and reported
Facilitating strategic linkages and collaborations with other departments inside and outside Plan, local authorities and partners
Participating in the research, assessments or evaluations and sharing lessons and best practices for scaling up of the project
Preparing and conducting quarterly and annual project progress review meetings with staff and partners
Aligning the NORAD framework projects and activities to Plan International Zambia’s Child Protection and Education Country Programmes
Representing Plan International Zambia and the project externally with the donor, partners, government and other agencies at national level
Preparing and sharing quality project reports as per donor requirements and the project monitoring & evaluation plan
Ensuring project lessons and achievements are documented and disseminated widely
Managing and monitoring partnerships with implementing organisations to ensure efficient utilisation and timely accountability of resources allocated
Ensuring Plan International ’s CCCD and child protection principles are adhered to during, planning, implementing, monitoring & evaluating, and reporting of projects
Individual Specifications:
Bachelors degree in Development Studies/Social Sciences/Education or related discipline from a recognised university
At least 3 years’ experience in managing projects with strong technical expertise in Child Protection with at least 3 years demonstrated experience in implementing Child Protection projects in Zambia
Knowledge of Human Rights Law and experience in working on issues of vulnerable children is an added advantage
Knowledge of environment and current effective practices in juvenile justice
Experience and knowledge of community based programming
Demonstrated experience in the field of Child Rights
Good community participatory skills
Experience in research and data collection
Experience in Social Networking
Experience in Report writing
Knowledge of Participatory methodologies
Excellent communication skills
Problem identification & problem solving skills
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment , with knowledge of language, cultural beliefs and values of communities
Facilitation skills ( meetings, workshops & seminars)
Proficient in computer skills
Good interpersonal skills, Initiative and innovation
For full details on the job profile please send an email, clearly stating the job title of interest to jobszambia@plan-international.org. Kindly note that only candidates who meet the above specifications and competencies should apply enclosing their CVs, and photocopies of their relevant academic qualifications. Day time telephone and/or mobile contacts should be clearly indicated. Applications should reach the undersigned not later than 25 October 2016. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
