About Plan International
Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan International’s stated Global Strategic Goal (2011-15) is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with high-quality programmes that deliver long-lasting benefits. Plan aims to achieve this goal by working in partnership with others and through high performing teams whose behaviours reflect the corporate values.
The Role
Reporting the Head of Strategy in the Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa (RESA) the purpose of this position is to manage the SIDA-funded CSO Effectiveness Project that will be implemented in five Plan Country Offices (Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) as well as provide leadership to Plan’s work on strengthening civil society in all 12 Plan presence countries in RESA
The Person
Should have significant experience in project management:
Minimum Bachelors and preferably a Masters in Social or Political sciences or any related field
Minimum 5 years’ experience working with CSOs
Knowledge and professional experience in the area of civil society strengthening and institutional capacity building and familiar with the CSO Aid/Development Effectiveness agenda
Demonstrated expertise in the designing and implementing civil society strengthening initiatives
Experience in results-based project management or other logical frameworks,
Knowledge of human rights based approach, children and youth rights issues
Demonstrated facilitation and training experience
HOW TO APPLY:
For a full Job Description and Person Specification, go to http://plan-international.org/where-we-work/africa/jobs/regional-cso-eff...
Interested candidates should submit their applications to plan.resajob@plan-international.org
The job title should be the subject of your email application. The position is a three-year fixed term contract.
References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required.
