Deadline: 02 June, 2021
Location: Bauchi, Nigeria
Plan International is seeking to fill the role of Project Coordinator.
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the development, submission and implementation of the quarterly and annual workplans
- Oversee the development, submission and updating of monthly, quarterly and other reports on the project
- Lead implementation of social behaviour change communication component of the project, including development, printing and distribution of IEC materials and social media engagements
- Lead on the setup and implementation of the adolescent peer educator programme
- Ensure regular strategic engagements including facilitating coordination meetings to promote project visibility and sustainability and local ownership by stakeholders
- Lead on regular PMF reviews to track progress and work with donor and other stakeholders to ensure delivery of quality results
- Oversee programme quality in accordance with Plan International and donor policies and best practices
- Build on existing and seek new synergies for advocacy at LGA level, technical working groups and others
- Lead the development of knowledge management content from project processes, learnings and results
- Ensure strong cooperation and coordination with gender equality and child safeguarding units to ensure all programming is sensitive to and, where possible, actively reduces protection risks amongst vulnerable population groups
- Ensure community involvement in all phases of the project cycle
- Liaise with relevant colleagues to assure programme quality and alignment to global, national and Plan International standards
- Monitor and manage programme expenditure and budgets, ensuring resources are optimally utilised and spending is in line with Plan International financial procedures and donor requirements
- Follow up and ensure that invoices and supporting files are accurate, consistent and submitted timely to donor and Plan International Nigeria country office
- Lead in monthly financial review or expenditure against programme plan and implement revisions
- Liaise with relevant colleagues, through coordinated planning, to ensure efficient and timely procurement and use of supplies necessary for the smooth running of the programme
- Monitor and measure the progress of project activities and taking necessary action accordingly
- Ensure programme delivery is in line with, and contributes to achievement of results in the approved performance management framework
- Provide support to monitoring and evaluation team in conducting need assessment, data and information collection for current programmes and for the development of future proposal
- Ensure effective networking and coordination with relevant stakeholders, such as government authorities, other NGOs, and relevant agencies operating in the health/SRH/menstrual hygiene management space in Bauchi State
- Participate and represent in state partner forum and other forums
- Support timely recruitment to fill vacant positions, and new staff recruited are inducted and trained as per the needs of the programme and the organisation
- Nurture team spirit
- Ensure regular review of project staff performance and timely feedback to address staff performance
- Ensure all staff on the project are aware of and comply with Plan International Nigeria’s policies and procedures
- Ensure all staff are provided with the necessary support and advice to carry out their duties
- Ensure the project team carries out work in accordance with Plan International’s security standard operating procedures and the security management plan
- Assist the security manager with security analysis through the sharing of important security information collected through field work
- Participate in the revision of standard operating procedures and the security management plan, when necessary, and other security-related duties
- Provide safety and security management for all staff on the field in respect to implementation activities according Plan International security standard operating procedures
Requirements
- Five years, minimum, of experience in providing technical support to health especially SRHR and menstrual hygiene management projects in Nigeria, preferably in northern Nigeria
- University degree in Medical Sciences or a related field
- Advanced degree in International Development or a relevant health field will be a plus
- Experience in utilising social behavioural communication and adolescent peer education methodologies will be a plus
- History of productive involvement with local partners, including from government, traditional leadership, and civil society
- Knowledge and background in community mobilisation and engagement on SRHR/MHM projects
- Problem-solving skills, collaboration experience, creativity and willingness to innovate
- Experience in drafting project reporting and monitoring project progress
- Excellent written and spoken English skills
- Knowledge of Hausa (desirable)
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