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. 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. In Zimbabwe, we have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 31 years. Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity.
Job Title: Program Coordinator (Delivering Humanitarian Assistance as a catalyst for Resilience, Sustainable Development and Peace Project)
Job Description
Reporting to the Program Area Manager with a direct working relationship with the Youth Economic and Empowerment Technical Lead, the incumbent will be responsible for providing technical guidance and support to partners working under the Delivering Humanitarian Assistance as a catalyst for Resilience, Sustainable Development and Peace Project.
Accountabilities
- Operations and program management
- Logistics/Finance/Administration
- Child Protection & gender equality mainstreaming
The individual
Desired skills and competencies
- A degree in Social Sciences or related field with experience working with local civil society and coalitions to drive national agenda on children/girls’ rights.
- A minimum of 5 years community development exposure coordinating development programs and implementing partners at a supervisor level.
- Experience in humanitarian programming, peace building and conflict resolution
- Experience in the use of family well-being approaches such as the Toose
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.
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are required to submit their curriculum vitae & cover letter outlining their suitability for the position. 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.
This position is open to Zimbabwean nationals, and people with the rights to work in Zimbabwe.
Location: Chiredzi Program Area
Type of role: Fixed Term Contract
Closing Date: 26 March 2025
Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.
More Information
- Job City Chiredzi
