Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. 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. In Zimbabwe, we have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 31 years. Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity.

Program Facilitator – Promoting Education, Skills and an Enabling Environment for Ending Child Marriages (PROSE-ECM) Grant Funded Project

Location: Kwekwe Program Area

Job Description

The Program Facilitator will work closely with and report to the PROSE-ECM Project Coordinator. S/He will collaborate closely with the project team in their assigned district to ensure effective implementation of PROSE-ECM grant activities. S/He will also collaborate closely with the Project’s Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator. S/He will have functional links with all project staff, local stakeholders, technical partners and key populations representatives.

Accountabilities

Project Planning and Implementation

• Supporting the Project Coordinator in ensuring that project activities are implemented in accordance with the work plan and approved budget;
• Ensuring familiarity with donor compliance issues, ensuring the PROSE-ECM project is compliant with these and Plan procedures;
• Ensuring adherence to Plan’s administrative, financial and logistical Plan systems/procedures so support functions are carried out effectively and efficiently;
• Closely manage the project schedule, monitoring deadlines for each project task and report any potential delays to the Project Coordinator
• Providing technical assistance to the establishment of in-school and out-of-school girls clubs, among other project activities;
• Monitoring the selection of beneficiaries for project activities, with an eye to ensuring that the most vulnerable and marginalized beneficiaries are prioritized;
• Reporting challenges encountered for quick redress by the Project Coordinator;
• Identifying any potential issues or risks that could affect the progression of the project and communicate to the Project Coordinator;
• Prepare activity reports and submit to the Project Coordinator for review;
• Documenting and sharing best practices for planning purposes;

Partnership Management

• Provide administrative support to the partner on boarding for effective implementation of project
• Support Partners to develop detailed workplans and budgets in line with the Plan International Zimbabwe’s guidelines
• Organize and circulate partnership documents including guidelines on safeguarding, gender equality etc.
• Support, organize and conduct Project reflection and review meetings at team and district levels that bring on board different stakeholders

Influencing

• Mobilise communities to attend community awareness meetings about Plan programmes and projects
• As may be requested, gather and share case studies, write up success stories and profile the impact of projects implementation of their projects.
• Identify and implement influencing activities for the project as per plan
• Support the Project Coordinator on reporting on influencing
• Support the program area led influencing activities as assigned

Other key deliverables including:

Adherence to Plan policies, including:

• Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding of Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Development Studies, Social Science, Gender, Project Management, or any relevant degree from a recognized institution;
• A minimum of 2 years practical experience working with rural communities;
• Experience in project management and implementation in the field;
• Knowledge and experience in the delivery of training and resources to adults, young people and children;
• Ability to work with teams, communicate and coordinate with government departments and other agencies at various levels;
• Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges and opportunities and implications to community development;
• Knowledge of matters related to end teen pregnancies and ending child marriage, and strategies to influence policies in these domains;

Skills:

• Networking, advocacy and partnership building skills
• Track record of leading a team to work effectively together, using negotiation and mediation techniques to manage conflict, and ensuring that diverse perspectives and viewpoints are welcomed.
• Good analytical skills as required to obtain and process information and numerical data from a range of sources and use the insights gained to inform decisions or communications
• Good written and spoken communication skills
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Office Programs).

Behaviors:

• Demonstrates clear respect to all and especially children without discrimination;
• Ability to develop, motivate and coach and mentor others;
• Assertiveness and shows cultural sensitiveness.
• Creates and delivers outcomes in complex partnerships, keeping key stakeholders on board;

PLAN INTERNATIONAL’S VALUES IN PRACTICE

We are open and accountable

1. Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
2. Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
3. Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
4. Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
5. Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people.

We strive for lasting impact

1. Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
2. Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
3. Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
4. Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

1. Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
2. Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
3. Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
4. Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

1. We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential.
2. We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace.
3. We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and change their own lives.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are required to submit their curriculum vitae & cover letter outlining their suitability for the position. Plan International takes very seriously the responsibility and duty to ensure that we and anyone who represents us does not in any way harm or place at risk children and young people. In this regard, reference & background checks will be performed including clearances on child related offences in conformity with Plan’s Safeguarding Policy.

This position is open to Zimbabwean nationals

Location: Zimbabwe (Kwekwe)

Type of role: Fixed Term Contract

Closing Date: 10 August 2023

Please note that Plan International does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.