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 Partnerships & Civil Society Strengthening Manager will support?
The Partnerships & Civil Society Strengthening Manager will support the identification, development, and nurturing of strategic partnerships and the strengthening of civil society organizations to enable Plan International Sudan to implement its Country Strategy. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring that partnerships are aligned with Plan International’s Global Standards and that partners are equipped to deliver long-term, impactful change, especially in the areas of child rights and youth governance.

The position involves?
This position involves developing, updating, and implementing Plan International’s partnership frameworks, policies, and guidelines. The role includes managing contractual relationships, providing capacity-building initiatives for partners and Plan staff, and ensuring that these efforts contribute to strengthening local civil society. The manager will also advise on partner relationships, facilitate partnership reviews, and ensure compliance with safeguarding and gender equality policies.

Essential criteria for this role include?
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Communication, or a related field, with at least 7 years of experience working with a variety of partners in a development or humanitarian context, including a minimum of 2 years in a similar position. Experience in partnership management, team leadership, and civil society strengthening is essential. Familiarity with rights-based programming and the ability to work with diverse cultures and lead teams are also required.

Do you have what it takes?
If you have a passion for partnership management, experience in civil society strengthening, and a commitment to advancing child rights and gender equality, this role offers an opportunity to contribute to Plan International Sudan’s mission of creating lasting change for children and young people.

For more information regarding the person and role specification, please click the following link: Partnerships & Civil Society Strengthening Manager Job Description

Physical environment requirements for this role include?
The role is typically based in an office environment but requires regular travel to field locations, which may involve varying conditions depending on the project areas. This could include working in rural or remote areas and adapting to different environments and challenges during field visits. The ability to work effectively in both office and field settings is essential for this role.

Location: Kassala / Gadarif / PortSudan (Country Office Based)

Type of Role: Fixed Term Contract

Reports to: Program Quality Manager

Grade: D2

Closing Date: 03/09/2024

*NOTE*

Females are encouraged to apply.

This Job Is For National Sudanese Only .

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.