Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity.

We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. In Zimbabwe, we have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 31 years. Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity.

Project Manager-SAGE (Supporting Adolescent Girls’ Education) Component of TEACH (Teacher Effective and Equitable Access to all Children).-Harare Country Office

Reporting directly to the Country Strategic Project Lead and with a very good working relationship with the the Head of Programs, the Project Manager be responsible for providing overall management oversight of a complex multi-million-pound FCDO funded girls education project in Zimbabwe, facilitating effective consortium partner working relationships and programmatic learning and representing the consortium at networks and government engagement platforms.

1. Program coordination

• Coordinate a multi-agency consortium for the delivery of a complex adolescent girls’ education project in Zimbabwe, with overall responsibility for achievement of targets.
• Establish and maintain clear contractual arrangements between Plan International Zimbabwe and local partner organizations with agreed operational, administrative and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate the writing and submission of regular narrative and financial reports to the donor.
• Provide regular reports to the Head of Programs and the Program Leadership Team as required.
• Identify the need for and coordinate input from MEL and quality assurance advisory partners to country operations teams.
• Ensure that the programme achieves and can document value for money.
• Ensure cross learning among the relevant sectoral programmes of the consortium members.
• Tracking and managing project expenditure and ensuring no over or under-expenditure.

2. Stakeholder Coordination

• Establish effective working relationships with the UK Program Manager and in-country team.
• Mediate between Plan International Zimbabwe and consortium partners to maintain consistent delivery standards and good working relationships across projects.
• Ensure good relationships and regular, structured communications with the Fund Management team through for instance review and modification meetings and budget revision processes.
• Represent the consortium in general meetings with the donor and with other consortia funded under the same funding cycle.
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education at national, provincial and district levels.

3. Programme Learning and Communication

• Ensure that effective use is made of learning from programme monitoring and evaluation to strengthen programme delivery and inform wider practice in relation to Plan International Zimbabwe work.
• Coordinate, facilitate and assure the quality of all research efforts that will be undertaken under this project.
• Coordinate the development of content for learning and knowledge sharing.
• Identify emerging issues of complex grant management and document best practices.

4. Logistics/Finance/Administration

• Familiarity with donor compliance issues, ensuring all projects are compliant with these and Plan procedures.
• Ensure appropriate administrative, financial and logistical Plan systems/procedures are in place, maintained and adhered to so that all support functions are carried out effectively and efficiently.
• Ensure Plan complies with all legal and bureaucratic requirements in country on non-formal education programming
• Responsible for the preparation of projected expenditures quarterly.
• Overall responsibility of the SAGE component of TEACH project financial management in line with approved project proposals.

Knowledge

• A Postgraduate qualification in Social Sciences, Education on related.
• A minimum of 5 years practical experience working with marginalised and rural communities, particularly girls.
• Consortium management experience with or working through partners is a key requirement
• Knowledge of development trends within the education sectors, including policies and guidelines, SOPs particularly on Non-Formal Education.

Skills

• Proven ability to develop project proposals and concepts
• Excellent networking and partnership building skills
• Research, analytical and problem-solving skills

Behaviours

• Demonstrates clear respect to all and especially children without discrimination
• Ability to develop, motivate and coach and mentor others
• Communicates clearly and effectively on education program issues

PLAN INTERNATIONAL’S VALUES IN PRACTICE

We are open and accountable

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

We strive for lasting impact

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

We work well together

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

We are inclusive and empowering

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

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are required to submit their curriculum vitae & cover letter outlining their suitability for the position. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This position is open to Zimbabwean nationals

Location: Harare

Type of role: Fixed Term Contract

Closing Date: 11 September 2024

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