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

The Opportunity

The Education in Emergencies (EiE) Regional Advisor is responsible for providing specialized technical support, including capacity building for EiE cluster and country teams, development and adaptation of EiE resources, and strengthening representation and donor engagement to position Plan International as a leader in EiE within the region.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Support and Capacity Building:

Provide focused technical support to EiE clusters and country teams.

Enhance the skills and capabilities of field teams through targeted training and development activities.

Foster the adoption of best practices and innovative approaches in EiE programming.

Lead education in emergency regional initiatives.

Resource Development and Adaptation:

Lead the development and contextual adaptation of EiE tools and resources to meet regional needs.

Ensure resources are in alignment with global humanitarian standards and Plan International’s strategic objectives.

Representation and Donor Engagement:

Actively represent Plan International in regional and international forums related to education in emergencies.

Cultivate relationships with existing and potential donors to secure funding for EiE initiatives.

Collaborate with Plan International’s global EiE team to align regional activities with global strategies.

Project Proposal Development:

Co-design project proposals for regional EiE initiatives, ensuring they meet strategic goals and leverage local insights.

Take responsibility for multi-country project proposals, ensuring coherence and alignment with broader regional strategies.

Support country offices on the design of EiE proposals within their territories.

Coordination of Regional EiE Network:

Coordinate a network of EiE professionals across the Americas, facilitating knowledge sharing and collaborative initiatives.

Organize regional meetings and workshops to foster a cohesive approach to EiE.

Field Missions:

Conduct field missions to provide on-ground technical assistance and oversight.

Assess and respond to emergent needs in crisis-affected areas, ensuring effective program implementation and adaptation.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

Work closely with M&E teams to track the impact of EiE interventions.

Utilize data and feedback to improve program quality and efficacy.

The Individual

• Master’s degree in Education, Humanitarian Affairs, International Development, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in education in emergencies, including significant field experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead capacity building initiatives and develop educational resources.
• Strong understanding of the humanitarian landscape and key international standards such as INEE and CHS.
• Proven track record of successful donor engagement and fundraising.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with fluency in English and preferably Spanish or French.
• Ability to travel extensively, often to challenging environments.

Location: One of the ROAH country

Reports to: Regional Head of Humanitarian Preparedness and Response

Fixed Term Contract: 12 months renewable

Grade: 15

Closing Date: July 2nd, 2024

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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.

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