The Organisation
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances childrenโs 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 itโs 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 support childrenโs rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for โ and respond to โ crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 80 countries.
Position
Head of Programme Implementation and Quality
Grade
Department & Location
This is a local Position based in Ouagadougou Burkina Faso
Date
July 2023
Reports to (position):
Country Director (CD)
Purpose: How does this post support Planโs strategy and mission?
The Head of Programme Implementation oversees the overall management and monitoring of Plan International Burkina Faso programs and projects within the framework of the Country Strategy. This includes planning, implementation, performance monitoring, risks and budget management. She/he supports the Country Leadership Team to strengthen programme quality and to build and maintain partnerships.
The position reports to the Country Director and may at times act as her/his interim
She/he directly supervise the Program Influence & Impact areas Managers (PIIAMs) and some project managers.
Dimensions of Role:
Directly supervises Program Influence & Impact areas Managers (PIIAMs) and project managers. Has a delegated authority for expenditure up to 200 000 โฌ Is Member of the Country Leadership (CLT) Works closely with Head of Programming Development & Influencing,Emergency response Manager and Grants and Business Development Manager Participates in regional and global forums, networks, consultative sessions
Typical Responsibilities - Key End Results of Position:
Oversees the overall implementation of programs and Projects
Ensure Program Influence and Quality Procedures ( PIQP ) are integrated in all program and project cylces Train and give orientation to all staff involved in project Management on the Project Manament Manual Support proposal development process Organise start up of new funded projects: support to project teams recruitement process, start up workshop with all stakeholders involved, development of Detailed implementation plans, etc Lead the selection process of implementing partners Monitor the overall implementation of the project with the project teams throughout the project lifetime to ensure timely and quality project implementation Monitor the achievement of the project management KPIs: progress against planned Provide inputs for the quarterly reporting process Ensure Program and Project managers provide quality and timely reports to NOs/Donors Ensure the critical stages of program and project start up and close up is well managed Monitor the implementation of all actions and recommendations following GA Audits and risk management Monitor and provide updates to the CLT on the Management Standards implementation Support the progam and project annual review process Support the development of the Country Strategy
Support the Program Influence & Impact area Managers for a good coordination and management of Plan International overall oprations in the program area :
Provide support to PIIAMs to enable them play their role properly Hold regular meetings with PIIAMs to discuss operational issues and give them the required support Ensure issues raised through the weekly PIIA team meetings are properly dealt with Facilitate network between PIIAs for experience sharing and lessons learnt purpose Conduct Field visits on a regular basis to support PIIA Teams and follow up program and project implementation
Team Management