Deadline: 17 July, 2023

Location: Bokaranga/Kaga-Bandoro, Central African Republic

Plan International is seeking to fill the position of UNICEF Project Manager.

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

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and supervise the activities of the project in close collaboration with the direct partners (national NGO, women’s associations and decentralised services of the Ministry of Education)
• Coordinate the conduct of a baseline survey/infrastructure diagnosis to define the state of play in the beneficiary communities
• Design and prepare calls for tenders for construction/rehabilitation works and equipment (school furniture)
• Organise the session of examination and analysis of offers received from construction companies
• Provide adequate technical and operational support to the project implementation team (from Plan International and the partner) on the ground
• Manage the project activities budget in close coordination with the portfolio manager
• Coordinate capacity building activities for teachers in targeted communities and project staff
• Coordinate the capacity building activities of local partner NGOs and associations implementing project activities
• Advocate for the promotion and respect of children’s rights
• Coordinate the training and pedagogical monitoring of teachers with the Academy Inspector and the state services involved in the implementation of the project
• Contribute to the development of the programme by actively participating in the drafting of potential new projects for Plan International in the country
• Produce analytical reports on the progress of the programme and the progress made, detailing the challenges and recommendations for action
• Organise frequent visits to the field and visit the project
• Monitor the execution of protocols signed with partners
• Ensure that resources have been used appropriately
• Perform the reconciliation of the flow of expenses in relation to the flow of activities
• Coordinate the activities falling within the scope of internal control and external control of the project
• Monitor the implementation of the work plan directly and with staff and technical specialists
• Ensure project management in PMERL and the SAP system on a regular monthly basis
• Ensure that the responsibilities and tasks of the NGO and state partners of the project are properly carried out
• Ensure the application of the various policies of Plan International
• Ensure that the responsibilities and tasks of all project team staff members are carried out properly
• Ensure the security of the staff assigned to the intervention areas as well as Plan International assets in accordance with the organisation’s procedures

Requirements

• University degree in Education, Social Sciences or equivalent
• Five years, minimum, of progressively superior experience in project management with infrastructure to be built/rehabilitated in the education sector, preferably in a humanitarian context
• Extensive experience of having managed a similar project
• Methodical and strategic thinking
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Fluency in French and good knowledge of English (an asset)
• Good computer and report writing skills with use of MS Office (specifically MS Excel)
• Excellent organisational skills (desirable)
• Experience working with different donor agencies and, in particular, UNICEF
• (desirable)
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines (desirable)
• Knowledge of protection standards and practices, including child protection and the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment, and a commitment to integrate and follow them in a complex programme
• Solid knowledge and interest in project cycle management
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team
• High integrity and demonstrated ability to follow standards and policies

To apply and for more information, click here.

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