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 know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. 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.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The Opportunity

As the lead of the program team and member of the Country Leadership Team (CLT), the Deputy Country Director Program (DCD-Prog) is responsible for structuring the program teams & strengthening Plan’s presence in Mali. The position holder will mainly play a key role in implementing the new country strategy for 2024 – 2028 and will be accountable for the quality of our programmes in Mali. Under the leadership of the Country Director, DCD-Programme oversees leadership to the development and strategic oversight of Plan International’s programme & influencing work in Mali. You will be responsible for delivering Plan International Mali’s programme and influencing initiatives meeting the highest levels of technical outcomes, producing results for children, particularly girls, and contributing to the achievement of Plan’s Country and global strategic plans.

About you

You will be a values-based and feminist leader, with significant experience in complete and security volatile contexts and good knowledge of emergency response management. You have a strong background in programme design, monitoring & evaluation, and learning management. You are comfortable with purpose-driven resource mobilisation, fundraising, and a demonstrable commitment to gender equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion. You have extensive demonstrable experience in senior leadership with a track record of supporting leadership in international development. You have experience in the development of resource mobilisation strategies and plans. Experience in risk assessment working with diversified donor portfolios and appropriately guiding management.

To succeed in this role, you must speak French and English fluently. Only applications in English will be considered.

Please see the role profile for further details DCD Programmes Mali Apr24.docx

Location: We will be recruiting internationally for this position, however the successful candidate must be based in Bamako, Mali. Hence, relocation will be provided. This role is open to both Nationals and Internationals

Type of Role: 3-Year Fixed-Term Contract

Reports to: Country Director

Closing Date: 5th July 2024

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.