The Organization
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian 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 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.
The Project Manager has overall responsibility for leading, coordinating, and ensuring the successful implementation of the AFD-funded GBV-Education project. S(He) will oversee all components of the project across planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with Plan Internationalโs standards, AFD donor requirements, and international best practices in education, protection, and gender equality. The role requires strategic leadership, coordination of multi-sectoral and multi-actor interventions, and robust technical oversight across education, protection, health, and social norm change. The Project Manager will supervise the project team and ensure the integration of cross-cutting themes such as conflict sensitivity, safeguarding, gender equality and inclusion, disability, and localization.
The Opportunity
Lead overall project planning, coordination, and execution in line with the project's Theory of Change and donor requirements. Ensure timely and quality implementation of activities related to GBV prevention, inclusive education, health integration, and social norm change. Drive cross-sectoral integration across education, protection, SRHR, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), and community mobilization. Promote conflict sensitivity and inclusion of displaced and host communities Identify technical and capacity gaps and coordinate tailored training and technical assistance. Strengthen coordination with local authorities (Education, Health, Social Services), community leaders, CSOs, and other stakeholders. Represent the project in inter-agency forums and with the donor (AFD), ensuring visibility and strategic alignment. Ensure implementation of a robust MEAL system, including baseline, mid-term, and final evaluations Oversee the project budget (up to โฌ6M) ensuring efficient, compliant, and accountable use of funds.
About You
Bachelorโs degree in Education, Gender Studies, International Development, Social Sciences, or related field. Significant and progressive experience managing complex, multi-sectoral development or humanitarian projects. Proven technical expertise in gender-based violence prevention/response, inclusive education, child protection, and/or community engagement. Experience working in fragile, conflict-affected contexts, preferably in northern Mozambique. Demonstrated capacity in project cycle management, donor compliance (preferably with AFD, EU, or similar donors), and partner management. Strong track record in project cycle management, including budget planning and tracking, human resource management, and results-based reporting.
Please follow this link for full role profile: JD Project Manager- AFD_1.07.2025.docx
Location: Cabo Delgado - Montepuez
Type of Role: Full time role
Reports to: Emergence Response Manager
Grade: 15 (Pay range 2 223 538,56MT to 2 501 480,88MT annual gross) Plan reserves the right to pay according to internal procedures;
Closing Date: July 31th 2025
Position subject to project approval
Women are highly encouraged to apply
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.
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