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
Purpose:
Reporting to the Strategic Partnerships and Advocacy Manager, the Protection
and Inclusion Technical Advisor will be responsible for operationalising Plan
International’s country and global strategies and policies related to
protection, inclusion and safeguarding. This will include developing
innovative programme designs, representation of Plan International Egypt in
relevant forums, providing technical guidance to programme implementation
teams and documentation of processes and approaches that Plan International
uses.
Dimensions of the Role: This position has no direct reports, but may need
to manage short term consultants or interns periodically. This position has
limited budget management responsibilities. This position supports the
development of quality programs/projects to promote protection and inclusion,
and girls’ and women’s rights and address identified related issues. This
position supports high quality project programme implementation by working
with Program Quality and Partnerships Unit and Program Units. Represents Plan
at national stakeholder forums, networks, coalitions, etc. Support
reinforcement of Protection, Inclusion and safeguarding concepts and
mechanisms in/out of Plan International Egypt. This position is the country
focal point for the safeguarding of children and youth from the program side.
Accountabilities and Typical Responsibilities - Key End Results of Position
Lead the design of innovative projects and programs to address community
issues in relation to Protection from violence and inclusion in collaboration
with Business Development Unit, Program Units and relevant departments at the
Country Office in line with the Plan Egypt Country Strategy Paper. This will
include but not be limited to developing logical frameworks and concept notes.
Lead design of Protection and Inclusion program packages, guidelines and
manuals that are aligned with Plan Egypt country strategy and facilitate
operationalization of Plan Egypt’s strategic objectives. Ensure the
mainstreaming of Sponsorship commitments, gender transformative approach
standards and any other relevant corporate guidelines in projects designs. To
act as resource person in the organisation for Protection, Inclusion and
safeguarding, and keep oneself up to date with developments happening in these
fields both nationally and internationally.
Strategic Partnership & Policy Advocacy Develop strategic partnerships with
key constituencies to elicit support for and maximize impact of Plan’s work.
Develop and implement influencing plan which includes partnership
mainstreaming in collaboration with Program Units and Programme Quality and
Partnerships Unit (PQP) to ensure active, meaningful and continuous
relationship. Develop and implement influencing action plan related protection
from violence (including harmful traditional practices, violence against women
and girls, and children in general) and inclusion themes using all relevant
tools and techniques. This will include, but not be limited to, developing
policy briefs, advocacy messages, organizing conferences and seminars, etc. To
routinely develop and submit progress reports, status updates and briefs on
emerging issues to Strategic Partnerships and Advocacy Unit Manager. Lead in
formulating country specific policies, strategies and objectives ensuring that
they are on accountability for quality programming. To represent the
organization at different national, regional and global forums and platforms.
Technical support Build the capacity of Plan staff, and strategic partners to
promote protection from violence and inclusion for women, children and youth
(especially girls and young women) with all their diversity; and safeguarding
principles and practices as well as equal rights for children and youth,
especially girls, and women. Provide technical recommendations to improve the
design of any project or program to ensure that they are gender transformative
and meet the quality and safeguarding standards. Provide demand driven
technical support to Program Units and Project Managers/Coordinators, and
ensure high quality programme implementation. This will include designing,
conducting and coordinating training programmes, technical field visits,
development and dissemination of guidance material, etc. In collaboration with
the safeguarding country team, ensure that the safeguarding focal points are
well equipped with needed knowledge and skills necessary to perform their role
effectively and efficiently.
Program Reporting and Documentation To prepare periodic progress and
analytical reports ensuring that Strategic Partnerships and Advocacy Unit
Manager is equipped with the necessary information for appropriate decision
making. To initiate protection and inclusion researches and document the
lessons learned and accumulative experience of the gender responsive
protection and inclusion activities, which have potential to enhance Plan’s
work in this area, as well as share and disseminate the information within the
impact areas. Ensure that evidence, technical knowledge and analysis of
lessons learned are collected, managed, disseminated and available for Plan
International Egypt to utilize as needed. To chair the Protection and
Inclusion thematic network and ensure this platform is best utilized to
enhance knowledge management process in Plan International Egypt. Responsible
for safeguarding incidents documentation and tracking as per the assigned
responsibilities as a focal point and in collaboration with the country
safeguarding team.
Gender transformative Understanding of and ability to analyse with a gender
perspective the social and political structures, dynamics and power relations
that enable/exclude girls and boys to/from enjoying the fulfilment of their
rights and equality Understanding of root causes and consequences of gender
discrimination, exclusion and inequality and how they contribute to the non-
realization of children’s rights and developing practical strategies to
address them Ability to identify diverse, relevant external actors to work
with and understand the purpose and implications of working with them.
Knowledge and experience in using participatory and gender transformative
development and influencing methods Knowledge of gender and global development
issues, with particular knowledge in women’s rights, girls’ rights and child
rights. External and internal best practices on mainstreaming gender equality
and inclusion (diversity) in all areas of work (including within offices and
staff). Analyse girls’ strategic interests and needs in a range of contexts,
and develop holistic programmatic and influencing responses to address these
needs. Develop new partnerships and create common agendas for governments, the
private sector and civil society to drive transformative change for girls.
Programmatic experience on challenging social norms and power relations as
well as on approaches for increasing support for youth-led activism on girls’
rights at the grassroots level.
Influencing Familiar with key international human rights frameworks and their
relevance for change actions and opinions of power holders and social
behaviour Familiar with influencing tactics, such as advocating governments
for policy change, campaigning with CSOs for budgetary revisions, strategic
engagement with power holders via media outlets, including digital
Understanding of the relevant political context in relevant context(s) Able to
target and engage with external power holders, for example ministers,
officials, parliamentarians, high level positions in various media outlets,
public figures, human rights activist) Able to consult, gather and integrate
feedback into internal and external influencing briefings and materials, such
as policy briefs, campaign messages, blogs, articles, presentation, speeches
Able to use relevant influencing tactics
Partnership Knowledge of the range of different types of entity Plan
International can partner with and the different reasons why we might partner
with other entities. Knowledge of effective partnership principles and
behaviours. Identify what partnerships are needed to deliver on team,
programme or project objectives or for a particular activity Map out potential
partners for a programme or project and activity Get to know a potential
partner, including their expertise, culture, gaps and weaknesses and enable
them to get to know the same for Plan International Identify risks of
engagement with potential partners (due diligence) and develop risk mitigation
strategies Analyse, understand and prioritise different partner needs Set
clear, measurable partnership goals and effectively resolve partner issues and
complaints
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 organizing, 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
Dealing with Problems
Ability to resolve a wide range of challenges related to protection and
inclusion.
Provide leadership and guidance on the area of protection and inclusion and
related programming.
Ability to identify and manage relationships with key stakeholders at the
national level evading any unrequired complications, based on a deep
understanding of the current operating context.
Key Relationships:
Internal: The Program Advisor will report directly to the Strategic
Partnerships and Advocacy Unit Manager. Technical advisors – High level
Communication Manager –High level Project coordinators/managers – High level
Sponsorship staff – Medium level. Program units’ staff – High level.
Monitoring and Evaluation staff – High level.
BD Manager and Associate: Medium Level
Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge A Master Degree in social sciences or equivalent qualification in
relevant field. A minimum of 5 years work experience in the area of protection
and inclusion (including harmful traditional practices, violence against women
and girls, working with refugees, case management, inclusion of children with
disabilities…). Understanding of integrated development issues, the
intersectional identities and critical analysis of child poverty. Advanced
knowledge of strategic planning processes and theories of gender responsive
protection and inclusion and gender transformative approach. In depth
Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges and opportunities and
implications to community development. Good Network within the academic and
development community.
Skills Proven ability to develop project concept notes.
Proven ability to transform complex information into actionable points.
Excellent networking and partnership building skills Research, analytical and
problem-solving skills Excellent communication, facilitation and professional
writing skills Strong negotiating, strategic thinking and influencing skills
MS office skills
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 but with at least 25% time in
the field including community visits.
Level of Contact with Children: Medium level – Medium Level Contact with
children.
Location: Plan International Egypt Country Office, Maadi.
Type of Role: One year fixed term contract.
Reports to: Strategic Partnerships and Advocacy Manager
Closing Date: 16th of Feb. 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.
Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails
requesting payment from candidates.