Plan International is looking for Programme Manager Education – Maidugiri, Nigeria

 

The Organisation :

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s 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 it’s 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 over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

 

The Opportunity :

Since 2016, Plan International has scaled up the humanitarian response in north east Nigeria. Our response is currently funded by multiple donors and we work in protection, nutrition, education and livelihood. As part of this response, we are looking for a Education Programme Manager to ensure our we are delivering education programmes to children and women.

 

The Person :

Within this role, you will support the coordination and implementation of Educational projects in the North Eastern area of Nigeria, supported by the education specialist and the Emergency Response Manager. manage at least three projects funded by the same or different donor. The main objective of this position is to support the smooth implementation of education projects and act as interface between the key stakeholders such as donors, government, civil society and Plan. You will supervise project coordinator(s) of these projects, and you will work closely with the support functions such as administration, logistics, finance and HR.

Key functions of this post includes project implementation, project cycle management, quality assurance, financial reporting and  stakeholder management.

Fluent English is required for this role.

Please click here for a full job description: https://www.dropbox.com/s/4wxjflyfjhuafzy/JD-%20Programme%20Manager%20-%20Education-International.docx?dl=0

Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria

Type of Role: 13 month fixed term contract

Reports to:  Nigeria Country Director

Grade: E

Salary: Competitive. Please note this role is mandatory un accompanied

Closing Date: 12th June 2019. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews may be scheduled before the closing date. 

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy.

As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realisation of children’s rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

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. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for. Our organisation 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 will provide equality of opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination on any grounds. We foster an organisational culture that embraces and exemplifies our commitment to gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion while supporting staff to adopt good practice, positive attitudes and principles of gender equality and inclusion.