Project Manager - LINKAGES Project
Ngo & Social Services Jobs
- Plan International Zimbabwe
- Expires 27 May 2021
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
Project Manager - LINKAGES Project
Date: 19-May-2021
Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
Company: Plan International
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.
Project Manager – LINKAGES Project
Location – Harare
Reporting to the Program Area Manager and Child Rights, Protection and Safeguarding Technical Lead, the Project Manager will act as the key focal point for the LINKAGES project that will be implemented in selected urban locations in Harare and Bulawayo.
Duties and Responsibilities
Accountabilities:
Operations and program management
Overall responsibility for the effective management and implementation of the “LINKAGES” project in Harare and Bulawayo in accordance with set procedures, systems and guidelines.
Work with partners GOAL and Musasa to establish static and mobile child and adolescent friendly spaces complimented by integrated, inclusive, age and gender appropriate protection and nutrition activities.
Monitor expenses against the approved budget ensuring timely utilization of funds and compliance with donor requirements.
Ensure monitoring systems are in place and that project reviews are carried out periodically in partnership with GOAL, Musasa and grassroots structures.
Ensure familiarity with donor compliance issues, ensuring the project is compliant with these and Plan procedures.
Ensure that Plan complies with all legal and administrative requirements in country.
Maintain good inter-team communications, good team dynamics and take suitable action when problems occur.
Ensure key stakeholders are kept informed of project activities as appropriate (e.g. donor, government authorities etc.).
Ensures the provision of comprehensive case management services for households in the targeted locations
Networks with protection agencies ensuring that households are able to access services along the continuum of care
Provide technical support to Case Workers to enable effective and efficient management of established Safe Spaces.
Provide leadership to the project for effective engagement with government and other stakeholders.
Logistics/Finance/Administration
Familiarity with donor compliance issues, ensuring the project is compliant with these and Plan procedures.
Appropriate administrative, financial and logistical Plan systems/procedures are in place, maintained and adhered to so that all support functions are carried out effectively and efficiently.
Responsible for the preparation of projected expenditures quarterly.
Overall responsibility of the project financial management in line with approved project proposal.
Child Protection & gender equality mainstreaming
Promotes and abides by Plan policies and procedures including but not limited to: Gender equality mainstreaming, Safeguarding Policy; Code of Conduct and the related mandatory reporting responsibilities.
Qualifications and Experience
Knowledge:
A degree in Social Sciences with strong field experience working within the protection sector.
A minimum of 5 years community development exposure coordinating development programs, case management and implementing partners at a supervisor level
Ability to work with teams, communicate and coordinate with government departments and other agencies at various levels.
Experience in liaising with donors, government officials, other NGOs, and ECHO
Experience in financial, budget and administrative management or related issues
Knowledge of linkages of protection and nutrition issues
Skills:
Focused and results-oriented
Excellent networking and partnership-building skills
Research, analytical and problem solving skills
Good communication, facilitation and report writing skills
Strong leadership, team-building and motivational skills
Strong negotiating, strategic thinking and influencing skills
Behaviors:
Demonstrates clear respect to all and especially vulnerable children
Ability to develop, motivate and coach and mentor others
Promotes high quality disability inclusive programming
Communicates clearly and effectively on disability issues
Assertiveness and shows cultural sensitiveness
PLAN INTERNATIONAL’S VALUES IN PRACTICE
We are open and accountable
Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people.
We strive for lasting impact
Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
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.
