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THE ORGANIZATION

Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality. Our organization is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls.

Plan International has been operating in Mozambique since 2006 and is one of the leading organizations in the advancement of children’s rights and equality for girls and young women. Plan International in Mozambique has a permanent office in Maputo and maintains a presence in Nampula, Inhambane, Sofala and Cabo Delgado provinces with strong presence at district levels, implementing both long term development and humanitarian initiatives.

Our goal is to make significant contributions so that Girls are protected from early and forced marriage and pregnancy. Plan International Mozambique is focused on four integrated and mutually supportive programme axes: Education, Adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights, Skills and Opportunities for Youth Employment and Protection.

ROLE PURPOSE

The position holder will be responsible to managing construction activities and provide day-to-day overall management and supervision of construction work under the project, ensuring achievement of targets within specified quality and project timelines.

MANAGEMENT SCOPE, REPORTING LINES, KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: DRM (Disaster Risk Manager)

Direct reports:

• None

Key Relationships

Internal: The job holder has a close working relationship internally with the following departments and/or functions:

• Finance Uniti,
• Procurement Team,
• Grants Team,

External: The job holder has a close working relationship externally with the following departments and/or functions:

• Regular interaction with regional, provincial and local level government partners,
• Contact and direct liaison with contractors, engineering consultants and/or engineering firms;
• Regular interaction with other agencies, such as local/international non-governmental organizations, or UN agencies;
• Participation in coordination meetings in provincial level as required.

Level of contact with children

• Mid contact: Occasional interaction with children

Physical Environment

• The position is typical field environment with 20% in the office

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

Financial measures or statistics relevant to post such as budget; list of direct and indirect reports

• Be responsible for construction of TLSs;
• Manage the project reconstruction team consisting of engineers, contractors, supervisors, CDFs and consultants;
• Control budget lines as per the approved contracts with contractors;
• Ensure timely implementation of programme activities, overseeing and managing contractors;
• Coordinate with the Procurement Team to ensure timely procurement of materials of specified and agreed quality with the donors.
• Ensure highest quality standards are maintained as specified by best construction practice, Plan International and donor guidelines;
• Ensure timely reporting
• Ensure compliance of all requirements as per contracts with contractors;
• Ensure quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of all construction, engaging QA/QC experts or third-party consultants as required and within budget.
• Establish and maintain linkages with the Regional, Provincial and local government, non- government and other groups to coordinate/avoid duplication, raise Plan’s image, initiate partnerships or leverage resources;
• Ensure that donor standards and restrictions are followed, met and adhered;
• Oversees all technical aspects of project construction work as contained in the Scope of Work, including but not limited to work methods, value engineering, bill of quantities (BOQ) control and compliance to design and technical specifications including QA/QC requirements;
• Monitor all processes on site including contractor’s materials planning and delivery, work force allocation and deployment to ensure work completion on time and quality and within budget;
• Ensure that the contractor keeps all record, including an update of the Site Order Book, documenting daily construction activities, and is ready for inspection anytime;
• Monitor and witness material testing on site by the contractor and ensure competent sampling, handling, recording and testing methods for credible results;
• Ensures project completion on time, on budget and according to the required quality standard and approved specifications;
• Monitors project progress and contractor’s performance;
• Prepares status report of the construction;
• Ensures that the materials used into the work pass the specifications of the project;
• Adherence to organizational policies on Child safeguarding and youth, Gender, Anti-Fraud and Corruption, Code of Conduct, Whistle Blowing, etc.

Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

• Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
• Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day-to-day work.
• Ensures that Plan Mozambique contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.

LEADERSHIP AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Courageous in taking a lead, focused on Plan International’s purpose and making the most effective contribuition within my own work context.
• Behave in line with our values and safeguarding practices, inside and outside work.
• Challenge own attitudes, unconscious bias and behavior and speaks up when they see wrong doing, especially by those who use their power over others to create fear or abuse.
• Understand and adhere to the policies, processes, practices and standards relevant to own work and keeps their knowledge and skills up to date.
• Honest and efficient in use of resources, including own time.
• Take responsibility for own performance and development: reflecting; seeking and listening to feedback; learning from mistakes; finding people or resources to help them learn.
• Constructive and optimistic in facing setbacks, challenges and change, using own initiative to analyze issues and improve things.
• Good team player, communicating effectively and being open and supportive towards those around them.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

• Understanding relevant sectoral context including how the sector operates in terms of funding and governance and awareness of Plan’s purpose, values, and global strategy
• Managing legal and reputational risk including risk assessment, communication, risk management and reporting in full compliance with risk-related standards, including in areas such as Child and Youth Safeguarding and Protection, Gender equality and inclusion, Counter Fraud, Safety and Security
• Managing people and information including skills in assessment and coaching, evidence-based management, communication skills, both speaking and writing, and digital working, including personal digital skills

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications/ experience essential:

• Degree in Civil Engineering/ Architecture/ Urban Planning
• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience required in supervising infrastructure projects, especially school or health facility projects;
• Extensive knowledge and experience in emergency shelter delivery a must;
• Knowledge of building codes and standards
• An educational qualification in project management desirable;
• Knowledge of SPHERE Minimum standards on Shelter is preferred;
• Experience in drawing or revising building plans required (knowledge of AutoCad);
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) experience, materials testing, etc., required;
• Knowledge of humanitarian practices and covenants and willingness to adhere to them a must.

Skills

• Proven capacity to provide supportive supervision;
• Proven effective management skills leading teams and overseeing contractors;
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions;
• Knowledge of Disaster Risk Reduction, do no harm and building back better principles desirable;
• Knowledge of education and DRR principle an advantage;
• Excellent written and spoken English an advantage;
• Demonstrated ability to network and liaise with government agencies, such as DepED and DOH;
• Excellent project design, participatory monitoring and evaluation skills;
• Ability to work in emergency settings.

Behaviour

• Acts decisively and adapts plans quickly to respond to emerging situations and changing environments
• Helps others to recognise and manage stress by showing empathy, prioritising workload and role modelling self-care in stressful situations
• Takes the time and patience to understand the concerns of other people and takes care of them as individuals.
• Avoids any negative impact of implementation – Do No Harm policy

PLAN INTERNATIONAL’S VALUES IN PRACTICE

We are open and accountable

We create a climate of trust inside and outside the organization by being open, honest and transparent. We hold ourselves and others to account for the decisions we make and for our impact on others, while doing what we say we will do.

We strive for lasting impact

We strive to achieve significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people, and to secure equality for girls. We challenge ourselves to be bold, courageous, responsive, focused and innovative.

We work well together

We succeed by working effectively with others, inside and outside the organization, including our sponsors and donors. We actively support our colleagues, helping them to achieve their goals. We come together to create and implement solutions in our teams, across Plan International, with children, girls, young people, communities and our partners.

We are inclusive and empowering

We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge inequality in our programmes and our workplace. We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives. We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential.

WOMEN HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Number of position:

• 1 in Zambezia
• 1 in Inhambane

Advert closes 10th April, 2023

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 Child Protection Policy.

As an international child-centered 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. Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community

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