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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.

ROLE PROFILE

Title	Field Agent CBT (CSC)
Functional Area	BERTOUA PIIA
Reports to	Project Coordinator.
Location	BERTOUA – GADO – GAROUA BOULAI – BETARE OYA	Travel required
Effective Date	15th February 2021

role PURPOSE

The project is about Saving lives through coordinated and integrated inclusive cash assistance for refugees in Bertoua, Garoua Boulai, Gado and Betare Oya affected by the Central African crisis.

Dimensions of the Role

Under the supervision of the Project Coordinator, the Field agent will have to perform the below main activities:

• Ensure all logistics and related activities are prepared accordingly and submit monthly and bi-weekly plans

• Ensure effective and efficient distribution of cash transfer to beneficiaries.

• Ensure and organize door to door sensitization on ENA (Essential Nutrition Actions) with emphasis on food diversification in the household and distribution of food taking into consideration the specific need of vulnerable people (Children and women) and promote good hygiene and sanitation practices.

• Ensure and organize home visit to follow up and ensure that all the purpose of the complaint mechanism is being achieved and enabling decision-making on the project progression and development.

• Draft regular implementation plan for project reports and assist in the preparation of project monthly reports

• Ensure transfer and food supply tracking and reporting

• Contribute to Nutrition assessment operations in implementing zones

• Elaborate and submit monthly reports on achievement

Accountabilities

Dealing with Problems.

The holder of the position has no authorization and will liaise with M&E Assistant and Project Coordinator for all related finance and administrative procedures under the leadership of PIIAM.  But his proactiveness will be key in planning and implementation of activities in the field.

Communications and Working Relationships:

The Field Agent should maintain a good collaboration and communication with beneficiaries, complain committee as well as with other actors in the zone.

Other

1. Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion 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.

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

Qualification and Experience

• Holder of a GCE-Advanced level (Baccalaureat)
• Minimum one year’s experience in an international NGO or national organization
• Experience of working in zones where security issues is a concern preferably in an emergency situation
• Experience in community mobilization and sensitization
• Ability to speak, read and write French or English and proven ability to speak other local languages
• Have knowledge of behaviour and people habits of the target area might be an added value.

Demonstrated behaviours needed by the post-holder to successfully perform the role:

• Planning and organizing abilities,
• Timeliness and proactive in the execution of duties,
• Ability to inter-act with staff, visitors and partners at all levels,
• Communicates in a manner that inspires confidence and professionalism,
• High sense of integrity,
• High safety awareness level of area of operation,
• Good team player.

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

1. Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
2. Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
3. Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
4. Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
5. Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

1. Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
2. Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
3. Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
4. Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

1. Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
2. Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
3. Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
4. Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

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

Physical Environment

Ability to work under pressure and in remote area and in zones were security issues is a concern.

Level of contact with children

High level- the job responsibilities of this position require the post holder to have contact with children on a daily basis. It is therefore expected that children shall be protected at all times.

Closing Date: 03/03/2021

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

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International 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 foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

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. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.