Deadline: 06 November, 2021

Location: Damaturu, Nigeria

Plan International is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Project Manager- Education.

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper stewardship of Plan Nigeria resources, adherence to government and donor policies and regulations
• Ensure project cycle management processes and tools (including detailed implementation plans and annual work plans) are effectively implemented to achieve project results and comply with donor requirements, government, and partnership agreements
• Ensure grant management, disbursement and annual reporting processes are developed in collaboration with local implementing partner(s)
• Ensure expenditure (including that of local implementing partners) is monitored monthly to ensure spending is on track and forecasts are duly updated based on project needs and in compliance with donor regulations
• Participate fully in strategic planning, annual planning and budgeting and other programme planning processes, and ensure that implementing partners are involved where appropriate
• Provide leadership and management for all direct reports and ensure the establishment of and functioning of a strong, effective and coordinated team
• Coordinate the management of ongoing relationships with existing partners at the field level and, where relevant, leverage those relationships to greater collective impact
• Participate as an active member of the response management team that oversees the general management and coordination of the humanitarian response
• Regularly communicate to the education unit on organisational priorities and key decisions
• Represent Plan International Nigeria in meetings with external stakeholders, making presentations and providing advice where necessary
• Ensure that team members and all other colleagues uphold Plan International’s shared values in all aspects of their work, perform their duties and functions in a collaborative, effective and supportive team environment
• Coordinate with all other units as may be required for the support necessary to advance the work for education development
• Identify best practices and incorporate new ideas for building the education programme
• Ensure the integration of partners’ voice into programme planning and the development of innovative projects
• Ensure provision of timely and quality programmatic and financial reports as per the requirement of Plan International and the donor
• Ensure sufficient and efficient management of project budgets
• Provide leadership and technical support including trainings to both Plan International and partner staff as well as the government

• Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for safeguarding children and young people and gender equality and inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy
• Perform any other project-related duties as specified by the supervisor

Requirements

• University degree or equivalent in Education, Social Sciences, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field (master’s degree related field is an added advantage)
• Five years, minimum, of experience in implementing education project in similar role
• Strong knowledge and experience in effective project management practices in complex environments especially non-formal education projects
• Proven planning, budgeting, grant management experience for multi-million-dollar projects
• Strong ability to work independently, organise work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritise work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail
• Experience working in emergency settings
• Demonstrated experience working with government agencies, actors, and other stakeholders at the national, district, and local levels
• Good knowledge and understanding of ‘Do No Harm’ principles and established international child protection standards (especially UNCRC)
• Proven coordination, facilitation, people management and supervisory skills

To apply and for more information, click here.

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