Date: 21-Oct-2020

Location: Bissau, BS, GW

Company: Plan International

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 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Plan International is one of the world's largest advocacy organizations with extensive experience in policies and programs for the protection of women and girls. Plan International has been operating in Guinea-Bissau since 1995, advocating for children's rights, especially for access to health, education and sanitation. Plan International Guinea Bissau is following its Country Strategic Plan, which covers the 5 years period 2018-2022. This strategic plan takes into consideration the Education, Health, WASH, Emergency Protection and Management programs, and with a focus on Gender issues in all programs. In accordance with its mission and values, Plan International does not tolerate any form of gender discrimination and abuse of children's rights.

Job Summary

As Area Project Coordinator, this will include managing, overseeing and reporting on key programmatic and technical aspects of the McGovern-Dole International School Feeding and Child Nutrition Program (MGD) project in accordance with USDA and Plan International policies and procedures, and guidelines to Project coordinator. You will ensure also positive and effective relationships with all partners and government stakeholders.


DIMENSIONS OF ROLE:

To assist the management project implementation and to ensure that all objectives are met within agreed timescales and budgets in close collaboration with regional education authorities in both Oio, Cacheu, Quinara, Bafata and Gabu regions.

Ensure program quality by issuing a systematic technical support to the operational and strategic level.



Major responsibilities and tasks:

Area Project Coordinator in their daily routine of running projects;
Overseeing and coordination project work, reporting project status;
Function as an adjunct to the project coordinator, completing tasks as assigned;
Perform important administrative functions for the project manager, which might include updating the project schedule and writing progress reports to the project team;
Evaluate the progress of the project to ensure that the timeline is followed steadily and consistently;
Liaise, as requested by the Project coordinator, with the partners;
Chair and minute team meetings


Communications and Working Relationships

Working contacts inside and outside the organization, include the purpose and level (high, medium, low) of the contact

Key Internal: Medium contact with CD, PIIAM, PSM Strategy, MERL Manager
Key Internal: High contact with Project Manager, Technical Advisors, CRS MERL Manager
Key External: Medium contact Representatives of the Ministries of Education, USDA, UN Agencies, communities, etc.
Supervisory Responsibilities: direct reports:

Frontline Staff


Knowledge, Skills, Behaviours, and Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:

• Capacity to work under pressure

• Excellent written and oral communication, representation and influencing skills

• Very good relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.


Qualification and Experience

Graduation degree in Education Science, Social Science, Development Studies, Administration, Economy
At least five or more years of relevant management and technical experience, with experience in one of more of the following areas: early child literacy, WASH, school feeding/nutrition, and food security
Resilient to coping with conflicting demands, able to prioritize duties and work under pressure
Able to work to tight deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks
Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work independently as well as part of an effective team
Excellent organizational skills, self-motivated and able to take responsibility
Experience in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio), web conferencing applications
Working knowledge of SAP system is desirable
Experience in working in partnerships.


Preferred Qualifications

• Recognized technical experience and qualifications in sector

• Demonstrated experience of successful management, including management of functions of complex, multi-activity projects.



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

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.


Working environment

Typically office and field environment with 30% extensive travel in program areas and occasional international travel.



Type of Role:

12 month fixed term contract. The salary is based on grade

Documents required for application

Application Letter
A Copy of diploma or certificate
Curriculum vitae updated with 3 references of former employer (name, telephone number and email) or job mates,


Level of contact with children

The position will based at the Bafata Office/ Oio Office and level of contact with children is medium.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.