Plan International recruits a Project Manager – Innovation Fund – Nairobi / Kenya
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 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 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
Role purpose :
Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice.
We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives. We support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
Plan International has set a goal of reaching 100 million girls and to achieve this goal it will not be done through business as usual. We are challenging ourselves to find new and impactful ways of tackling gender inequality and working with girls to find new ways to protect their rights. This means new types of programming, new bold ways to influence those with power, and new business models for Plan International and the sector we have purposed to Innovate.
With Funding from Plan International Innovation fund, the main purpose of this position is to manage an innovative project working with young mothers in informal settlements with limited skills and education. To unite them and make them into powerhouses to drive their own agenda to grow their income and take care of their children. As project lead, the manager will provide oversight to the project, prepare reports to Global Hub and will be the link with other partners and other Plan Country offices.
Dimensions of the role :
The Project Manager will report to the Area Manager and will ensure that project outcomes are realized through providing effective, timely and coordinated project management. S/he will provide direct technical input in the implementation in accordance to Global Hub guidelines and standards.
- Through the Innovation Fund, Plan Kenya received funding to prototype an 8-month project in Kayole working with young mothers working as domestic workers, and small-scale traders to help them enhance their financial skills by facilitating them join a cooperative group as a way to invest, save, and provide safe day care services for their young children. During the prototype phase, the project seeks to learn and the success will pave for a pilot project based on the learnings and viability of the model proposed.
The project is Nairobi based with frequent travel to informal settlements of Kayole and Mathare.
The Project Manager will supervise a project assistant.
Accountabilities :
Coordinate Project, design, planning & Implementation (30%) :
- Promote compliance to Global Hub requirements and regulations during implementation ;
- Promote the realization of set targets quality outcomes ;
- Identify and manage project risks ;
- Smooth efficient project performance and effective management of and communication with project team .
Budget Management (20%) :
- Monitor expenditures to promote prudent budget management and adherence to approved budget ;
- Preparation and submission of accurate and timely financial reports according to donor regulations ;
- Develop project implementation plan and update project Budget .
Project Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Reporting (20%) :
- In liaison with M&E Hub coordinator, establish proper data management systems, monitor the progress of project implementation, and undertake corrective actions ;
- Develop quality and timely reports in accordance with Global Hub guidelines and procedures ;
- With support of M&E Hub Coordinator, enhance learning and knowledge management through documentation and profiling of Plan’s work ;
- Promote evidence-based learning and programming .
Build and maintain stakeholder relations (15%) :
- Participate in external meeting with partners and other stakeholders on project’s deliverables ;
- Promote sensitization of stakeholders and partners on Plan’s policies, strategies, procedures, values and behaviours ;
- Coordinate with other NGOs, local and private sector players working within the operational areas to expand opportunities for partnerships ;
- Promote active engagement and participation of communities in Project activities .
Human Resources Management (10%) :
- Promote good team management in accordance to Plan purpose and values ;
- Support performance management of all direct reports ;
- Coach and mentor direct reports to enhance their skills for project delivery .
Other (5%) :
- Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor :
- Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) 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. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge :
Essential :
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Project Management, Development studies and related disciplines ;
- 3 years’ relevant experience ;
- Worked with community groups on economic empowerment such as VSLA ;
- Strong mentoring skills ;
- Good Interpersonal / Communication skills ;
- Sound understanding of integrated development issues and rights based programming ;
- Willingness to sign and adhere to the Plan Safeguarding children and young people policy.
Desirable :
- Analytical and report writing skills ;
- Strategic planning skills ;
- Results orientated ;
- Relevant computer skills ;
- Budget and Cost Control ;
- Risk management ;
- Monitoring and Evaluation skills .
Values :
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 .
We are inclusive and empowering :
- 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.
Location : Nairobi
Type of Role : Functional Lead
Reports to : Area Manager
Grade : D1
Closing Date : 19th July 2019
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy.
As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realisation of children’s rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.
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. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for. Our organisation 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 will provide equality of opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination on any grounds. We foster an organisational culture that embraces and exemplifies our commitment to gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion while supporting staff to adopt good practice, positive attitudes and principles of gender equality and inclusion.
