Program Coordinator – Urban Justice 182 views0 applications

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.

Program Coordinator – Urban Justice (UJ) Project (Harare Program Area)

                                                                                                                   

Reporting to the Program Area Manager, the Program Coordinator is responsible for the overall oversight of the Urban Justice project.  Coordinate partners in the protection and expansion of civic space working with young women and men whose collective action, influence and access to justice have been affected during COVID-19

 

Accountabilities:

Assessment, Program Design and Planning

• In association with the relevant Thematic Lead, the UJ Program Coordinator ensures that sound plans and budgets are developed and monitoring mechanisms put in place for the UJ project.
• Ensure the PAM/Thematic Lead, is kept informed about progress on assessment, project plan, project plans and implementation, progress reports, and other significant developments.
• Provide technical assistance on the development of all project implementation plans and budgets within the framework of donor guidelines.
• The UJ Coordinator ensures that Child Protection standards are adhered to by Plan staff and partners
• The UJ Coordinator is responsible to ensure that all Plan interventions have a clear focus on girls, boys and adolescents, with adequate situational analysis and solutions that promote children’s access to their basic rights, ensuring child participation and non-discrimination

  Project Management and Implementation

• Provides technical support to all teams implementing the Urban Justice project on youth programming and movement building
• Keeps track in collaboration with MERL team on the outcomes and indicators, milestones and targets and consolidates the progress of the quarterly and annual reports.
• Ensures that corporate reports are completed in SAP and other systems.
• Designs high quality concept notes and proposals for resource mobilization.

  Program Learning and Communication

• Identify learning and training opportunities for staff and partners and work as a mentor to ensure high quality outcomes
• Ensure that effective use is made of learning from program monitoring and evaluation to strengthen program delivery and inform wider practice in relation to Plan International Zimbabwe work.
   
  Child Protection & gender equality mainstreaming
  Promotes and abides by Plan policies and procedures including but not limited to:  Gender equality mainstreaming, Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct and the related mandatory reporting responsibilities.

  Knowledge:

• A degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Development Studies or related discipline 
• A relevant post graduate qualification desirable
• A minimum of 5 years supervisory experience at a similar level preferably in an NGO environment
• Understanding of integrated development issues and critical analysis of child poverty
• Knowledge of strategic planning processes and  theories of child-rights programming
• Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges, opportunities and implications to community development

  Skills

• Proven ability to develop project proposals and concepts
• Excellent networking and partnership building skills
• Strong youth engagement and facilitation skills
• Research, analytical and problem solving skills
• Good communication, facilitation and report writing skills
• Strong team-building and motivational skills
• Resilience/Adaptability and flexibility: Ability to operate effectively under extreme circumstances including stress, high security risks and harsh living conditions. Works and lives with a flexible, adaptable and resilient manner.
• Knowledge and skills: knowledge of PLAN policies and procedures,  NGO Code of Conduct. Requires general finance, administration, information management and telecommunication skills and proficiency in information technology/ computer skills.
   
  Behaviours

• Demonstrates clear respect to all and especially children without discrimination
• Ability to develop, motivate and coach and mentor others
• Promotes high quality gender programs
• Communicates clearly and effectively on gender issues
• Promotes innovation and learning on gender programming
• Assertiveness and shows cultural sensitiveness

 

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are required to submit their curriculum vitae & cover letter outlining their suitability for the position. Plan International takes very seriously the responsibility and duty to ensure that we and anyone who represents us does not in any way harm or place at risk children and young people. In this regard, reference & background checks will be performed including clearances on child related offences in conformity with Plan’s Safeguarding Policy.

This position is open to Zimbabwean nationals

Location: Harare Program Area based in Harare

Type of role: Fixed Term Contract

Closing Date : 22 April 2021