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

Plan International is looking to recruit the services of a talented and qualified Program Coordinator to support the implementation of one of our projects focusing on addressing the needs of out-of-school children. This initiative aims to improve access to quality education for these children in urban centers, enhancing equity and accountability within the education sector. This initiative aims to improve access to quality education for these children in urban centers, enhancing equity and accountability within the education sector.

DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE

The Programme Coordinator will report directly to the Team Lead. The role involves overseeing various administrative and programme support tasks to ensure the efficient operation and delivery of the project. The Programme Coordinator will work closely with the project team, stakeholders, and other partners to facilitate smooth communication, coordination, and execution of project activities.They will support the Team Lead in managing various aspects of the programme, focusing on administrative and programme support tasks. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of the project by managing the finance database, supporting document updates, liaising with the ministry, tracking actions, and maintaining documents and trackers.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in Education, Development Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an administrative or programme support role, preferably within the NGO sector.
• Experience managing databases and maintaining accurate records.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with project management tools and techniques is an advantage.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in work.
• Proactive and able to take initiative.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse team and stakeholders.

Personal Attributes:

• Self-motivated and able to work under minimal supervision.
• Team player with a collaborative approach.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances.

Desirable

• Experience with database / CRM system management
• Excellent leadership skills with increasing levels of responsibility in education sector in Ghana
• Experience leading the delivery of teacher training and continuous professional development for teachers
• Previous experience promoting inclusion and student centred approaches in schools

Please follow this link for a full role profile & Job Description: JD – Project Coordinator

Location: Accra

Type of Role: Project Coordination

Reports to: Projeact Lead

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract

Closing Date: 23rd 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.