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 Project Manager. The purpose of the Project Manager is to manage project and programme planning, implementation, monitoring, financial management, resource mobilization, people management and capability building to ensure program quality and effectiveness throughout the project cycle while building capabilities to deliver on program excellence. The role reports to the Programme Area Manager to be based in Central Programme Area Office, in Kabwe.
The full role profile is on this link:Project Manager - CIVSAM JD.pdf
Do you have what it takes to be successful in this role?
Essential
- Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Social Work, Project Management or similar field.
- 5 years relevant experience working with marginalized communities especially girls
- Proven experiences and ability to coordinate and collaborate with different civil society and Community based organization.
- Project Management and Planning
- Proven ability to develop project proposals and concepts
- Excellent networking and partnership building skills
- Research, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrates clear respect to all and especially children without discrimination
Desirable:
- Knowledge of key programme areas such as child protection, education, livelihood and economic empowerment.
- Knowledge of development and humanitarian issues affecting girls, adolescent girls and women is preferred.
- Able to use Gender Transformative Approaches
- Planning skills
Location: Central Program Area, Kabwe
Reports to: Programme Area Manager
Grade: Hay Level 14
Closing Date: 15 May 2025
Plan International provides equal employment opportunities to qualified and experienced women and men, Women are especially encouraged to apply.