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 know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support childrenโs 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.
For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.
We wonโt stop until we are all equal.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Plan International Ghana is looking to recruit a highly experienced and qualified professional to join its ranks as Project Lead on our Ghana Education Outcomes Programme (GEOP) Project under the Ghana Accountability and Learning Outcomes Programme (GALOP).
GEOP is a results-based financing (RBF) initiative that aims to improve education outcomes for both in-school and out-of-school children in Ghana. Unlike traditional grants, this model emphasizes agility, adaptability, and reflective management to meet predefined targets
The Project Lead will be responsible for strategic oversight, program delivery, and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders.
DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE
- Program Strategy
- Program Management
- Representation and Coordination
- Financial Donor Compliance
- Business Development
- Management and Operations
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Partner, Supplier and Stakeholder Management
- Child Protection and Safeguarding Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES
The position involves:
- Ability to take decisions such as the type and appropriate capacity building needed for different groups and also filters information to share at a different level. The post holder will demonstrate the ability to problem-solving, thinking strategically while introducing new initiatives or strategy, and in communication and facilitation to meet the demands of a dynamic and sometimes hectic operating environment
- Ability to manage/work with different streams (Education, Finance, Community Engagement and M&E) and meet frequently tight deadlines. Capacity to analyse data with relevant project staff and ensure project delivery is achieved in a timely manner
- Ability to support the project staff in defining influencing issues to ensure high quality and impact of interventions. This will encompass strengthening accountability, planning, management, adherence to policies and procedures, and promoting a culture for delivery of results, both short and long-term
- Ability to develop & present the project in front of different kinds of audience in or off site
- Use wide range of sources of data and information to make the right decision
- Make decision at speed appropriate to the issue
- Responding to queries and requirements of external audiences, stockholders, partners, advisory committee, line manager and technical advisors within strict timelines
- Understanding of the community issues and interest to build and plan solutions
- Demonstrate skillโs in articulating and documenting program communication, progress and review
- Ability to manage stress and interest to develop systems to improve quality of the program
- Ability to think differently: We will not succeed by copying existing models or structures. The role will require to think through each problem from first principles and find the most effective and efficient new solution in each case. This requires logic, analytical rigour, and a willingness to question assumptions. It also requires the desire to work in a dynamic environment, along with the ability to be solutions-focused and work in a small team.
- Ability to build and maintain trust: Everything we do must be open to scrutiny and full transparency. This requires excellent interpersonal skills and absolute integrity.