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.

Project Manager (SRHR) - Job Description

Reporting to the SRHR Thematic Lead, the job holder is responsible for providing overall management oversight of a multi-million SIDA funded grant Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights project “Promoting Access to Inclusive SRHR and SGBV Information and Services in Zimbabwe”

Accountabilities:

Program Coordination

• Coordinate a multi-agency consortium for the delivery of a multi-dimensional and layered Adolescent Girls Sexual and Reproductive Health project within Plan International Zimbabwe
• Establish and maintain clear contractual arrangements between Plan International Zimbabwe and local partner organizations with agreed operational, administrative and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate the writing and submission of regular narrative and financial reports to the donor.
• Promote and abide by internal policies and procedures including but not limited to Safeguarding Policy, Gender Equality Policy, Code of Conduct and mandatory reporting responsibility.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Support Plan International staff and implementing partners to ensure that activities are implemented in a coordinated manner, in accordance with Plan International’s approach to SRHR, SGBV, Gender & Inclusion, Partnerships, Gender Transformative Programming and Influencing best practices, policy and guidelines.
• Provide technical guidance and direction including ongoing training, coaching and mentoring to project staff and partners’ staff members on Adolescent SRHR and SGBV to ensure quality programming
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with relevant ministries
• Identify strategic issues and opportunities in order to support Plan International’s influencing work

Program Learning and Communication

• 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.
• Undertake regular field monitoring visits to assess progress and identify technical quality issues and/or other implementation issues

Logistics/Finance/Administration

• Familiarity with donor compliance issues, ensuring all projects are compliant with these and Plan procedures.
• Ensure appropriate administrative, financial and logistical Plan systems/procedures are in place, maintained and adhered to so that all support functions are carried out effectively and efficiently.
• Responsible for the preparation of projected expenditures quarterly.
• Overall responsibility of the project financial management in line with approved project proposals.

Knowledge:

• A Postgraduate qualification in Public Health, Demography and Population Studies, Health Promotion or other relevant qualifications
• Consortium management experience with or working through partners is a key requirement
• A minimum of 8 years practical experience working with marginalized and rural communities, particularly girls.

• Knowledge of strategic planning processes and theories on gender transformative programming
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies including experimental designs

Skills:

• Proven ability to develop project proposals and concepts
• Research, analytical and problem solving skills
• Good communication, facilitation and report writing skills
• Strong negotiating, strategic thinking and influencing skills

Behaviours:

• Demonstrates clear respect to all and especially children without discrimination
• Promotes high quality inclusive SRHR programs
• Assertive and demonstrates cultural sensitivity

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: Zimbabwe (Harare)

Type of role: Fixed Term Contract

Closing Date : 3 January 2020