Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-governmental 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 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 have been building powerful partnerships for children for 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. Child protection is key in all that we do.
Working in Zambia since 1996, Plan International Zambia’s development and capacity building programmes focus primarily on Education, Health, Water and Sanitation, Economic Security and Youth Empowerment, including Child Protection and Participation. Plan International Zambia has programme areas (PAs) in; Central, Luapula, and Eastern Provinces including in Lusaka, where the Country Office is located.
Title | Program Coordinator Economic Empowerment | ||
Functional Area | Programs | ||
Reports to | Economic Empowerment Manager | ||
Location | Program Unit | Travel required | |
Effective Date | August, 2011 | Grade | C2 |
role PURPOSE
Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice.
We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives. We support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
Working in 72 Countries with 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan aims to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised with high quality programs that deliver long lasting benefits by increasing its income, working in partnership with others and operating effectively.
The position exists to coordinate the Youth Economic Empowerment Programme of the PU ensuring development and management of projects that are aligned to Plan’s Country strategic plan, Country Programmes, domains and principles.
Dimensions of the Role
The Economic Empowerment Coordinator (EEC) reports to the Program Unit Manager. The EEC manages all the EE activities at the PU level.
Accountabilities
1. Design the Empowerment Program of the PU
The incumbent is responsible for designing the Economic Empowerment for the Program Unit in line with the Country Program Outlines the incumbent does the following activities:
a. Appraising, planning, designing, implementing, monitoring & evaluating of projects
b. Documentation, reporting and dissemination of outcomes and impact of projects
c. Technical support and supervision of the projects
d. Mobilization, and effective utilization and management of project resources
e. Ensuring Plan’s CCCD and child protection principles are fulfilled during appraisal, planning, designing, implementing, monitoring & evaluating, and reporting of projects
f. Contributing to strategic leadership of the PU.
2. Networking and Resource Development
The incumbent is responsible for networking and resource development for the Economic Empowerment PU Program and does the following activities:
a. Participating in in-house networks to enhance integration of the Empowerment Program with other PU programs
b. Establishing Partnerships with NGOs and government entities to leverage resources, increase local resource mobilization and long term sustainability
c. Documenting project achievements and best practices for internal and external circulation
d. Identifying project resources and opportunities
e. Participating in local networks, workshops, conferences and meetings
3. Establish and implement standards of accountability, effectiveness and efficiency for the Empowerment Program at PU level
The incumbent is responsible for establishing and implementing standards of accountability, effectiveness and efficiency for the Economic Empowerment PU Program activities:
a. Ensuring design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects is aligned to Plan’s Program Framework, Program Effectiveness Framework and the Program Accountability & Learning System, but also to national and district Plans and Policies.
b. Ensuring that monitoring, evaluations and reporting of projects are done in a proper and timely manner
c. Ensuring that Budgets are properly spent and project implementation is according to funding requirements and work-plans
d. Supporting implementation and scaling up of program and project innovations and best practices
e. Ensuring that research (study, evaluation, etc) findings and lessons learnt are used to improve project planning and implementation
4. Coordinate capacity building at all levels for effective and efficient delivery of the Empowerment Program and projects at all levels in the PU
The incumbent is responsible for coordinating capacity building at all levels for effective and efficient delivery of the Empowerment Program & projects at all levels in the PU through the following activities:
a. Conducting capacity building needs assessments for Plan staff, partners and communities
b. Facilitating capacity building interventions at PU and community levels for, partners and communities
5. Child protection and Risk management
a. Ensure that all training events have a component on Child protection
b. Identify key risks within your area of operation and put in appropriate control measures to manage them
Dealing with Problems:
The major challenge faced by this position is of delivery projects and effectively working with limited resources. Another major challenge faced is that the incumbent has to work with community volunteers who are sometimes inexperienced and do not provide sufficient information.
- Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Key relationships
The EEC closely works with 2 sector Community Development Facilitators who collect relevant data. The EEC also works with community volunteers in the communities’ .The EEC acts as the contact person in the PU for all EE related issues. The incumbent works with different communities and it is important for the incumbent to understand the different cultures and values to be able to communicate effectively with them. The incumbent works with about 4500 households in the PU communities on implementation of interventions from Small Livestock, Vegetable Production, Fish Farming and Conservation Farming.
To maximize overall program impact through the optimized contributions of others, the post holder will be required to initiate, develop and maintain a range of working relationships, including with government counterparts, donors, implementing partners and other development organizations.
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
Desirable
a. Strategic thinking
b. Striving for high performance and improvement
c. Nurturing & developing others
d. Clear and effective communication
e. Positive personality
f. Accountability and honesty
g. Problem solving skills
h. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
i. Team-playing skills
j. Facilitation skills
k. Proficient in computer skills
l. Good interpersonal skills
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 organisation 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 maximise 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.
Physical Environment
Typically office environment with field visit demands
Level of contact with children
High level: Frequent interaction with children
All applications close Friday 27th September 2019.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
We provide equality of opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination on any grounds. We foster an organizational 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.
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