Project Coordinator – BMZ

The Organisation

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 85 years, and are now active in more than 80 countries.

ROLE PROFILE

role PURPOSE

Value Proposition

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 girls are the 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. Plan International aims to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalized with high quality programs that deliver long lasting benefits by increasing its income, working in partnership with others and operating effectively. Plan International is committed to responding to children affected by emergencies in the countries of our operation.

With a new funding from BMZ, Plan International Cameroon through its PIIA in Maroua will implement from July 2023 to June 2026, the Youth learn, earn and prosper in the Lake Chad region project. Under the supervision of the Emergency Response Manager , the Project Coordinator is responsible for the overall planning, coordination and operationalization of the implementation of project activities. The incumbent will be responsible for effective interventions, strategic and operational guidance and technical advice. He/she will work directly with the ERM and all the staff involved in the different component of the project. He/she will participate in technical coordination meetings related to the project coordination. S/he will S/he will ensure quality and norms in the livelihood/SRHR/Social cohesion projects implementation. The post-holder will also be responsible for assessment, response analysis, design/revision and implementation of the livelihood/SRHR component of Plan’s emergency response in the Far North Region of Cameroon.

Dimensions of the Role

Missions :

Under the supervision of the Director of Humanitarian Response of the Plan International Cameroon Office in Maroua, the Coordinator is responsible for the overall planning, coordination and operationalization of project activities. The incumbent will be expected to comply with the strategic directions as well as programmatic and administrative standards defined by both Plan International and the donor. He/she will also be responsible for supervising the staff under his/her authority as well as ensuring the quality of the intervention, the respect of deadlines …

Specifically, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Ensure the integrated implementation of all project components and activities,
• Provide advice and technical expertise for project management, including implementation, monitoring and evaluation of activities,
• In collaboration with the project staff, ensure compliance with quality standards and deadlines according to the requirements of Plan International and the donor,
• Prepare, in collaboration with the project team, the technical and financial documents to be submitted to the supervisor for approval,
• Ensure the management, supervision and capacity building of the members of the Project team,
• Ensure the full participation of stakeholders at all stages of the Project and maintain good relations with them;
• Ensure the management of partnership relationships with the various stakeholders involved in the implementation of the project
• Make adjustment proposals to the Emergency Response Manager and to the Education and YEC (Youth Engagement and Consultation) Specialists in view of the opportunities and constraints encountered in the context of the implementation of the project.
• Submit to the Emergency Response Manager and within the required deadlines the various project implementation reports (narrative and financial reports…) after the review of the Education and YEC (Youth Engagement and Consultation) Specialists.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the hierarchy.
• The Project Coordinator will be based in the Maroua Programme Unit area, including the town of Maroua.

Profile sought for the position: BMZ Project Coordinator

• Hold a Bac+4 university degree in education, social sciences, project/program management or equivalent;
• Knowledge of INEE standards;
• Long experience and perfect knowledge of Project Planning, Programming and Monitoring/Evaluation procedures;
• Have skills in the analysis of statistical data;
• Have at least 03 years of continuous experience in the management of humanitarian projects;
• Practical and relevant experience in emergency response, including education and peaceful coexistence;
• Experience in community development projects, participatory development, social/community mobilization (youth, women…)
• Be bilingual (English and French)
• Have a good knowledge of the computer tool and have a good aptitude in reporting;
• Knowledge of texts on the status of refugees and internally displaced populations, the Plan International Policy on Education, Child Protection, Community Mobilization, Gender and GBV would be an additional asset.
• Good knowledge and understanding of established humanitarian principles and international child protection standards.
• Solid experience in project and budget management.

Skills

• Ease of communication;
• Strong planning and organizational skills;
• Influence and persuasion;
• Strong judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent writing skills (English and French);
• Have a high capacity for synthesis;
• Strong ability to work in a team;
• Ability to work independently and under pressure;
• Timeliness
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team spirit

Behaviors

• Promote the spirit of high performance;
• Be open to criticism;
• Lead by example and respect partners;
• Be focused on achieving program objectives;
• Have a good approach to time and priority management;
• Communicate in a style that inspires trust and professionalism and builds credibility in current and future employees;
• Be discreet and keep to professional secrecy;
• Be flexible and dedicated.
• Great listening skills
• Proactivité

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

We create a climate of trust inside and outside the organisation 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 organisation, 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.

Location:   Maroua

Closing Date: 28th July 2023

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.

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