Organization Background
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-governmental organization 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 its 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 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. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
Working in Zambia since 1996, Plan International Zambiaโs development and humanitarian programmes focus primarily on Inclusive Quality Education, Skills and Opportunities for Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, Early Childhood Development and Gender Responsive Child Protection. Child protection is key in all that we do. Plan International Zambia has Programme Areas (PAs) in; Central, Luapula, and Eastern Provinces including in Lusaka, where the Country Office is located.
Plan International Zambia is seeking to hire a full time Program Implementation and Partnership Manager. The Program Implementation & Partnership Manager will oversee the implementation of developmental and Humanitarian programs/projects in the Country Office. The role will also focus on the building of better partnerships and civil society strengthening that will contribute to the fulfilment of childrenโs rights and equality for girls. The role will lead the program implementation team in meeting project and program objectives and will be responsible for managing program implementing staff at the Country Office and in the field. The role reports to the Head of Programs to be based at the Country Office in Lusaka.
The full role profile is on this link: Program Implementation and Partnership Manager JD.pdf
Do you have what it takes to be successful in this role?
Essential
- A Degree in Development, Social Work, Social Sciences, International Relations or similar field.
- 7 years of relevant experience in program/project management in relevant technical areas.
- Proven experience in the implementing of projects/grants through local Partners, Civil Society and Community based Organizations including informal community groupings is a must.
Desirable:
- Experience in managing development and Humanitarian programmes;
- Knowledge of key program areas such as Child protection, Health and nutrition, and youth employment; Climate resilience
- Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges, opportunities and implications to community development.
Competencies:
- In-depth knowledge of gender and inclusion and global/local development issues, with particular knowledge in girlsโ rights and child rights, feminist movements, the key actors and institutions, and the power dynamics involved.
- Mastery of key gender inequalities, gaps, barriers and opportunities at the national, regional and global level and gender and inclusion in programs, and especially for children and girls.
- Experience in developing, nurturing and managing relationships with local based partners and Civic Society Organizations.
- Ability to lead Program Managers and staff to design and implement evidence-based solutions for gender transformative programmes, and to provide monitoring and quality assurance support to the program areas.
Location: Lusaka, Country Office
Reports to: Head of Programs
Grade: Hay Level 17
Closing Date: 20 September 2024