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.
Summary of the position :
Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organization committed to children living free of poverty, violence, and injustice.
We actively unite children, communities, and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in childrenโs and young peopleโs 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 focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years and are now active in over 80 countries.
processes is one of the key enablers in attaining our strategic goals.
The Country Office P&C Manager will:
Understand, influence, and Interpret the Country Office (CO) strategy and Plan International Inc (PII) P&Cโs Strategic Plan and priorities to develop and implement CO P&C strategic and operational plans to enhance the Country Officeโs performance through our people.
Partner with the Country Management Team (CMT) to nurture an agile organisational culture in the CO, underpinned by our values and feminist principles.
Lead and manage the P&C function in the Country Office (CO) focusing on responsive and efficient operations and targeted excellence.
Build CO P&C capacity and capability to deliver CO strategic and operational plans, through competency assessments, learning and development, performance and talent management, workforce planning, etcDIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE
Impact of this role is significant within the country and the region and could have some impact PII-wide. The role operates in scope of, and aligned to:
Country Office Strategy
PII P&C Strategy and Strategic Plan
Labour Law, PII policies and procedures and industry best practices
International assignee hosting
CO Complexity related context: (customise as required: Low, Medium, High)
Membership in relevant networks in the country with other INGO's and/or private sector
Other dimensions of the role are as follows:
A member of the Country Management Team
Line management and budget management of the P&C department
Management of sensitive and confidential information
Membership in relevant networks: PII Regional and Global P&C other professional networks
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Location: Country Office
Type of Role: People and Culture Manager
Reports to: Country Director
Grade: Level 17
Closing Date: 19th May,2024
Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.
We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.
We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girlsโ rights and inclusion.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
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.
Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.