Latest Job Opening at Plan International
POSITION: Project Manager
The Organisation
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian group that promotes children’s rights and gender equality for females. We believe in every child’s power and potential, but we are aware that poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination sometimes undermine this. Girls are especially affected.
Working with children, youth, supporters, and partners, we seek for a just world by addressing the core causes of the issues that girls and vulnerable children confront. We protect children’s rights from birth to adulthood, and we help children prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. Our reach, expertise, and understanding enable us to drive improvements in practice and policy at the local, national, and global levels.
For more than 85 years, we have worked with other dedicated optimists to improve the lives of all children in over 80 nations.
We will not stop until everyone is equal.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Plan International Ghana is seeking an experienced and qualified professional to fill the position of Project Manager, leading and providing technical expertise in the implementation and management of the SHE LEADs Project in selected districts of Ghana’s North East, Upper West, Ashanti, and Greater Accra regions, as well as strategic overall management and coordination for the project team in the mobilisation and delivery of the project’s objectives. They will provide day-to-day leadership for the team and will report to the Head of Programs and Influencing.
Dimensions of the Role
Planning and management:
- Leading and providing technical skills in lobbying, advocacy, and successful policy implementation to expand the engagement of girls and young women in decision-making and leadership roles.
- Create annual action plans and budgets using the She Leads Theory of Change and Results Framework.
- Assist CSO partner organizations in the She Leads program in preparing their annual action plans.
- Provide effective and efficient leadership and management to the entire project team, ensuring a strong team.
Implementation:
- Carry out the lobbying and advocacy initiatives outlined in the yearly plan, particularly those targeted at national stakeholders.
- Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders (e.g., government, NGOs, CSOs, media, private sector) throughout project implementation. • Identifying opportunities to influence stakeholders’ policies and practices, such as showcasing project results and best practices.
- Collaborating with CSOs to advocate for gender-based violence and economic exclusion;
- Assisting districts and LNGOs in monitoring national policies and programs; • Conducting and disseminating research findings.
- Writing and submitting articles on girls’ and women’s rights and protection for publication and distribution to internal and external audiences every quarter;
- Assisting other Plan International Ghana project personnel and LNGO partners with the implementation of their actions at the regional/district level.
- Implementing the capacity development support provided to LNGO partners in the She Leads program (to build their capacity for effective advocacy and performance);
- Coordinating Plan International Ghana’s project activities (advocacy, lobbying, capacity development support, and research) with She Leads Consortium partners (DCI and Women Aspire Ghana) and LNGO partners.
- Collaborating with Gender and Communications Specialists to create communication and information materials for advocating for equal rights for girls and young women.
Budgeting and financial controls:
- Regularly monitor funding commitments, project spending, progress, and financial reports.
- Support resource allocation and maintain appropriate controls at all levels. • Ensure financial processes comply with partnership standards and relevant sections of the financial manual.
Monitoring:
- Actively oversees project implementation through field visits and information sharing with partners/stakeholders to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and potential hazards, and make timely choices to fix issues;
- Report on She Leads program progress quarterly and annually, including output and result targets.
- Facilitate technical Support team meetings to discuss work progress and propose strategies to fulfill project objectives.
Capacity Development and Relationships:
- The project manager will use participatory methodologies to provide capacity development and ongoing coaching to local women’s rights and GYW-led organizations.
- Building solid and respectful connections with women’s rights and GYW-led organizations will be a critical component of this accountability.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience directing advocacy programs for Girls and Young Women (GYW) is required.
- A university degree in Education, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Development Economics, or a comparable discipline is preferred, although alternative qualifications may be considered based on the candidate’s experience.
- Master’s degree in Development Studies or related subject • Minimum of 5 years of field experience with NGOs in poor countries.
- Expertise in gender development initiatives and girls’ education in Ghana
- Budget management experience in donor-funded projects
- Experience working in Ghana, particularly in urban areas
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Demonstrates strong project management skills and experience managing donor-funded projects. • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other ICT tools.
- Leads teams of 7+ staff.
- Coordinates multi-stakeholder forums.
- Writes and monitors reports.
Personal Attributes
- Strong self-starter and team player with high standards.
- Capable of multitasking and working under pressure.
- Experience working in cross-cultural and interdisciplinary teams.
Location: Accra
How to Apply for the Job
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Closing Date: August 8, 2024
How to Apply for this Job Opening at Plan International
Closing Date: August 10, 2024
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