Plan International recruits a Chief of Party “Anticipated USAID Women’s Empowerment Project” – Maadi,Egypte
Background :
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization 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 is 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 :
Plan International seeks a dynamic leader and project strategist to fill the role of Chief of Party (COP) for USAID’s anticipated Women’s Empowerment program in Egypt, an agreement with an expected budget of $25 million over 5-years with an estimated start date of December 2019.
This activity will support a comprehensive effort to assist Government of Egypt efforts to combat gender-based violence and trafficking in persons. This will include support for the Government of Egypt’s efforts to combat the sexual exploitation of girls in the form of early child and seasonal marriages. This activity will expand services for victims of gender-based violence and trafficking; policy and legal framework support efforts; and community awareness-raising activities to reduce public acceptance of early child and seasonal marriages.
Responsibilities include :
The COP will lead and oversee all aspects of this high-profile project, including directing strategic planning and decision making, providing technical guidance, managing the activities of sub-recipients, and supervising staff. Serving as the key liaison with USAID, the Government of Egypt, implementing partners, and other stakeholders, the COP will also establish and maintain an integrated vision among different actors while ensuring adherence to all project objectives, performance requirements, and donor regulations.
Consideration for this pivotal role will be given to professionals with 1) a clear understanding of gender based violence and human trafficking risks in Egypt or a similar social context; 2) experience in USAID project management and administration policies, procedures, and reporting requirements; and 3) the ability to meet rigorous timelines, track results, effectively manage staff and multi-stakeholder relationships, and influence decision-making at the local and national level to create positive change.
Responsibilities may include :
- Provide overall technical and managerial oversight and leadership for the project;
- Ensure efficient management of financial resources, including the review and approval of program budgets and monitoring expenditures;
- Supervise field operations, project administration, logistics and procurement;
- Oversee the delivery and monitoring of sub-grants;
- Supervise program monitoring, evaluation, and reporting and ensure quality control and timeliness of all deliverables as required by the grant and donors;
- Ensure full compliance with all USAID, Plan, and other fiduciary regulations;
- Serve as the principal liaison with the Government of Egypt; USAID and other donors; and project partners and stakeholders to ensure effective program implementation and build lasting relationships.
The Person :
In order to succeed in the challenging and varied role, you will have extensive experience in the following areas:
- Possess at least a master’s degree in social services, management, business administration or a related field; a Ph.D. or DrPH is highly preferred;
- At least 10 years of experience managing complex programs in Egypt or the MENA region with demonstrated technical expertise in: gender mainstreaming, policy making, combatting gender-based violence and human trafficking;
- Significant experience managing large-scale, multi-year US government-funded programs, with a strong track record of successfully managing USAID-funded programs including previously serving as COP in Egypt or MENA;
- Demonstrated knowledge of USAID project management, including USAID rules, regulations, and reporting requirements;
- Demonstrated knowledge of gender and proficiency in managing development projects that mainstream gender;
- Demonstrated ability to implement projects with rigorous timelines and deliverables and to track program quality through donor-approved monitoring and evaluation systems;
- Ability to work under pressure, as part of a team or independently, and meet deadlines consistently.
- Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders, such as local NGOs, government officials, donor representatives, and local and international staff;
- Ability to respond to requests on short notice and simultaneously plan and execute several activities.
- Proven experience hiring, training, and supervising teams of international and local staff;
- Proven leadership, interpersonal, and cross-cultural skills, with the ability to build and motivate diverse teams.
- Excellent command of English, with strong verbal and written communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Behaviours (Plan International’s Values in Practice) :
- We are open and accountable :
- Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors;
- Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity;
- Consistent and fair in the treatment of people;
- Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them;
- Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organization for all children, girls & young people.
We strive for lasting impact : - Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations;
- Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas;
- Focuses resources to drive change and maximize long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
- Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together : - Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate;
- Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals;
- Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities;
- Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering : - Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate;
- Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals;
- Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities;
- Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children
Level of Contact with Children: Low contact with children
Type of Role: Fixed-term contract
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Salary: Competitive salary available
Reports to: Egypt Country Director
Closing Date: 21st of June 2019
Female candidates are encouraged to apply
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Child Protection Policy.
As an international child centered community development organization, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization 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 organization, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.