Strengthening SRH and Combating GBV Project Coordinator - Subject to Funding

The Organization
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.
Please see https://plan-international.org/organisation/strategy for Plan
international strategy
Plan started working in Egypt in ‎1981 and has a presence in ten of the ‎27
governorates in which the country is divided: two urban (Cairo and Alexandria)
and eight rural (Giza, Beheira, Kalyoubia, Damietta, Qena, Assuit, Sohag and
Aswan). Plan Egypt’s work focuses on child rights, implementing programmes
designed to enable communities to improve the lives of the most marginalised
children and their families. Plan Egypt’s Country Strategy focuses on five
strategic objectives listed below:
Improve the quality of early childhood care & education;
Promote economic empowerment of vulnerable young men & women;
Facilitate girls in realising their full potential in an enabling and gender
responsive environment that protects them from all forms of abuse, neglect,
exploitation and violence;
Support adolescents and young people, particularly girls to become active
drivers of change and lead the way towards more equitable and inclusive
societies;
Promote adolescents and young people, particularly girls to be empowered to
take informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health and live
free from gender-based violence
The Main Objectives of the Project :
- Children, adolescents, and young adults especially girls and young women-in
Qalyoubia and Beheira make responsible decisions about their sexual and
reproductive health and actively advocate for improved reproductive rights and
services for their age group, with the support of their partners, friends,
families, and communities
- Children, adolescents, and young adults have the knowledge and skills to
make autonomous and healthy choices about their bodies and lives and to
challenge discrimination and negative norms and practices, as well as support
their peers in doing so.
- Parents, caregivers and family members are able to counsel and support on
Sexual Reproductive Girls Rights and reject harmful practices such as forced
and child marriage and FGM.
- Communities and their leaders are able to promote Sexual Reproductive Girls
Rights and advocate for change in gendered beliefs and social norms that
tolerate harmful practices and sexual violence.
- Improved access to gender-sensitive and youth-friendly social and health
services, including legal and psychosocial counselling.
Age Group: Children (‎14-‎18 years) and youth (‎19-‎24), especially girls and
young women.
Purpose:
Reporting to the Program Unit Manager, the Project coordinator will be
responsible and ultimately accountable for the project’s strategic direction,
quality programming and results achievement, financial management and
compliance, team leadership, stakeholder and partner relations, and donor
deliverables. S/he will demonstrate excellent project management and problem-
solving skills, a very high degree of maturity, flexibility, organization and
communication skills, and strategic thinking to meet the demands of a dynamic
and sometimes unpredictable operating environment while ensuring Plan
International’s systems and policies and donor requirements are adhered to,
especially gender transformative programming and child and youth safeguarding.
The Project coordinator will provide effective and quality leadership to the
projects’ implementation teams based in the field.
Accountabilities and Typical Responsibilities - Key End Results of Position
‎1- Program delivery Defines and updates clear project work plans for each
district/location regularly to reflect a changing environment. Understands the
project management cycle and utilizes tools (including detailed implementation
plans) effectively to implement and achieve project results, and comply with
donor requirements, government, and partnership agreements. Achieves project
results, and monitors appropriate benchmarks, targets and performance
indicators. Coordinates technical inputs on adolescents programming, child
protection and gender to support a high quality of implementation ensuring
that programmatic strategies are of high quality, based on best practices and
in line with donor standards. Articulates changes in project activities (if
any) clearly and produce clear documents justifying changes, analysis of
change impact, and budget impact. Systematically review risks and challenges
to quality implementation and compliance and develop clear and timely
mitigation strategies including resources required. Develop and implement a
clear plan to strengthen program and compliance quality in the project
delivery. Write well-documented, accurate, and quality narrative reports in
line with donor reporting requirements. Create an efficient knowledge
management system/approach that helps learning, sharing, scaling up, and
innovation. Participate and provide valuable input into the technical network
meetings on adolescent programming.
‎2- Communication and Working Relationships Builds strong relationships with
Plan Egypt staff and develop clear communication protocols on project
management;
Engages and effectively represent Plan International in strategic partnerships
with relevant NGOs (local and international), National and district local
government entities /stakeholders as appropriate, to maximize use of our
resources and program impact and ensure alignment and strong partnerships so
that targets are met;
Effectively networks with the donor, and NGO’s involved in project
implementation; Develops appropriate internal and external Working
Relationships (and partnerships) to support quality project delivery and
compliance.
‎3-Advocacy, Influencing, and Visibility Represent Plan International Egypt at
the district and national level to implement the advocacy activities as stated
in the project. Support with technical documentation of evidence from the
project and write stories of change when required. Ensure close technical and
operational collaboration and coordination with Government Networks Ensure
that the project is fully aligned with the Advocacy Strategy and the SDG
influencing plan.
‎4– Staff Management/Partner Leadership Manage project staff and/or volunteers
according to the established policies and practices of the organization.
Ensure roles, responsibilities and expectations are clearly communicated and
understood by the full project team. Team members are mentored and coached to
achieve their full potential and results of the project. Staff performance
reviews are conducted in line with Plan International Egypt’s Performance
Management System. finance management.
‎5-Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality
and Inclusion (GEI) Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities
under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct
(CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the
appropriate procedures. Ensures that all staff in the unit/function/department
are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan
International’s safeguarding and GEI policies; Ensures that Plan
International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and
Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day to day work. Ensures
that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to
ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and
data are submitted
Leadership and BUSINESS management COMPETENCIES
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES Set and communicate ambitious but realistic work goals
and priorities, explaining how these contribute to Plan International's
purpose. Set high standards for self and others' behavior, inside and outside
work. Championing our values and commitment to rights, gender equality and
safeguarding. Supporting the health, well-being and both physical and
psychological safety of our staff, including their safety to speak out. Hold
self and others to account for what we have agreed, dealing with poor
performance quickly, firmly and constructively. Create a positive team spirit,
helping people work well together, to reflect and continuously improve the
efficiency and quality of what we do. Collaborate with team members,
colleagues and partners in finding creative solutions to problems by sharing
information, experience and ideas and actively seeking their input. Motivate
and developing others by taking an interest, giving constructive feedback and
praise, ensuring they are properly trained and helping them develop their
potential. Accept change and support others in adjusting to it, helping them
understand. Perform any other related duties as assigned by immediate
supervisor
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES Understand relevant sectoral context
including how the sector operates in terms of funding and governance and
awareness of Plan's purpose, values, and global strategy Manage legal and
reputational risk including risk assessment, communication, risk management
and reporting in full compliance with risk-related standards, including in
areas such as Child and Youth Safeguarding and Protection, Gender equality and
inclusion, Counter Fraud, Safety and Security Manage activities and resources
including skills in strategic thinking, planning and organising, financial
planning and monitoring, negotiation and programme and project management
Manage people and information including skills in assessment and coaching,
evidence-based management, communication skills, both speaking and writing,
and digital working, including personal digital skills
Key Relationships:
Internal:
The position will collaborate with: Program unit manager Grants finance
manager/coordinator Communications manager/coordinator MERL team Program unit
relevant staff Head of Implementation Project Management team Technical
Advisors Plan international relevant National office
External: Youth CSO project partners and their platforms and networks
Consultants The broader Civil Society sector
Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
University degree in related field
‎3-‎5 years of experience working in INGO environment in relevant position
Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Youth Policy, Education, Development
Studies, Program Management or another related field. Proven leadership,
inter-personal and cross-cultural skills, and ability to build and motivate
multi-disciplinary teams Demonstrated experience working collaboratively
managing projects with skills in effective partnership management,
financial/budget management Ability to communicate clearly and professionally
in person and with remote teams Strong understanding of gender responsive
programming and meaningful child participation in programs Knowledge of
effective participatory Monitoring, Evaluation and Research systems and
processes Ability to work independently and as a team player who demonstrates
leadership Experienced in engaging with the international donor community and
developing donor reports for grants Experience with adolescents/youth
programming is considered a strong asset Excellent interpersonal skills,
including the ability to work in a matrix environment Excellent written and
oral communication skills, including presentation and public speaking Strong
analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent organizational skills and the
ability to multitask while working on projects with varying activities,
objectives, and deliverables Good negotiation and influencing skills Creates a
strong sense of purpose within the portfolio and with stakeholders Sound
judgment and decision-making in complex situations Aware of the impact on
others and adjusting own behavior accordingly
Plan International’s Values in Practice
We are open and accountable Promotes a culture of openness and transparency,
including with sponsors and donors. Holds self and others accountable to
achieve the highest standards of integrity. Consistent and fair in the
treatment of people. Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls &
young people
We strive for lasting impact Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets
high expectations. Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to
challenge and new ideas. Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-
term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises. Evidence-based and
evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing
to compromise when appropriate. Builds constructive relationships across Plan
International to support our shared goals. Develops trusting and ‘win-win’
relationships with funders, partners and communities. Engages and works well
with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all
children.
We are inclusive and empowering We empower our staff to give their best and
develop their potential We respect all people, appreciate differences and
challenge equality in our programs and our workplace We support children,
girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own
lives.
Physical Environment Typical Office environment with frequent travel to the
field
Level of Contact with Children:
Medium level : Frequent interaction with children
Location: Kaloubia
Type of Role: one year fixed term contract " Subject to Funding"
Reports to: Program Unit Manager
Closing Date: 7th of Nov. ‎2022
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.
Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails
requesting payment from candidates.
Job Type: Full-time