🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ Plan International

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Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-profit organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enable children to prepare for - and respond to - crises and adversity. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
2.) Total Rewards Advisor
3.) Training Specialist (Monitoring and Evaluation)
4.) Finance System Analyst
5.) Incidents and Risks Officer
6.) Food Distribution Assistant
7.) Stabilization Center (SC) Coordinator

See job details and how to apply below.

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1.) Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Location: Nigeria (Globally Flexible)
Type of role: 3 years Fixed Term Contract
Functional Area: Monitoring Evaluation Research and Learning (MERL), Global Hub
Reports To: Global Head of Monitoring and Evaluation
Effective Date: October 2022
Travel Requires: 0%-15%
Grade: 4

Role Purpose

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 its 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 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

The purpose of this position is to:

Provide M&E technical leadership to the further development and implementation of Plan International’s global results and indicators for each of the six Areas of Global Distinctiveness (AOGDs), including reviewing and revising existing frameworks, development and testing of methods/tools and the integration of a climate change focus.
Contribute to enhance awareness and M&E capacity in Plan International’s offices so that teams across the organisation implement the above frameworks, system and approach successfully.
Support the implementation of a new global monitoring and evaluation system (PMERL) to ensure that we are able, as an organisation, to capture, store, analyse and report on our progress and results in a consistent and coherent way
Ensure that the data and information that is derived from the application of the M&E frameworks and approach in our programme and influence work is analysed, disseminated and used to advance accountability to all stakeholders; demonstrate the impact of our work; and ensure learning for improved programming and influencing.

Dimensions of the Role

This position sits in the Global MERL department. Our department focuses on generating and using high quality evidence, provides thought leadership and technical support for global technical networks in gender, the Areas of Global Distinctiveness (Plan International’s six priority programme and influencing areas); advocacy and policy and MERL. We are a globally dispersed department which strives to work in an inclusive and integrated way, committed to feminist leadership principles.
The M&E Specialist will lead specific projects to strengthen M&E across the organisation, provide technical M&E inputs to global initiatives and strengthen our learning and reflection processes.

Accountabilities
Outlined below are the key responsibilities for this position:

Strengthen Plan International’s global AOGD Results and Indicators and their increased use across the organisation:

In collaboration with the AOGD Hubs including their advocacy leads and the Global Gender team , review and strengthen the AOGD indicator packages to support robust and consistent measurement
Review and maintain the indicator packages in Plan International’s new global M&E system (PMERL)
Collaborate with the AOGD Hubs, their advocacy leads, the Global Gender team and M&E teams to support increased uptake of the AOGD packages across the organisation and respond to feedback received.
Support the further development and implementation of data collection methods and content

Support the integration of the expanded Global Strategy portfolio, specifically climate change, into the AOGD Results and Indicators:

Provide technical M&E inputs to support the development of specific results and indicators linked to climate change
Lead the identification of appropriate data collection methods and content for data collection
Lead the integration of new climate changes results and indicators into Plan International’s global M&E System (PMERL).
Develop and implement a socialisation plan for new results and indicators linked to climate change and support enhanced capacity of different teams across the organisation to collect, analyse and use evidence generated.

Strengthen our global reporting and analysis:

Contribute to the production and socialisation of high-quality analysis and reports, including Plan International’s global reports and evaluations
Support periodic quality assurance of data in the M&E System related to the AOGDs

Provide high quality technical expertise to additional initiatives (as required):

Provide ad hoc technical inputs to Global Hub M&E needs e.g. Strategy, Leadership Team.
Provide quality technical support and advice to Plan International offices and staff as and when requested.
Complete ethical approval reviews as part of Global Ethics Review Team and feedback to country teams.

Drive continuous learning:

Promote and facilitate active M&E networks across the organisation
Update and maintain communication and learning platforms for M&E– e.g. Planet pages (Intranet), Workplace.
Develop, promote and embed learning processes and practices across offices
Contribute to drafting learning papers that capture lessons from Plan International’s work in order to inform the ongoing development of M&E in Plan International offices
Input into the development of Plan International case studies, to showcase insights and instances of success and failures in order to ensure ongoing learning
Co-ordinate the Global M&E Group so that staff are connected with one another to continuously improve its M&E practice and build a reputation for quality work
Participate in initiatives, technical networks and communities of practice that aim to share lessons, good practices on M&E and learning.
Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young Peopleand Gender Equality and Inclusion 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.

Key Relationships:

AOGD Hubs, including the Hub/Practice Leads to drive forward the further development and implementation of Plan International’s global results and indicators
Global Hub MERL department
Regional M&E Specialists
Colleagues from the Gender Transformative Policy and Practice Department as well as the Delivery, Performance and Accountability Department to support them and keep them appraised on Plan’s M&E approach, standards, tools and system in the application of the Programme and Influence Quality Policy and Procedures and in the use of the PMERL system.
Colleagues from the Disaster Risk Management Department
Colleagues from offices from around the Plan federation in the implementation of Plan’s M&E frameworks, system and approach, including Country Offices and Regional Hubs
Other organisations and forums externally, for coordination, collaboration, learning.

Technical Expertise, Skills and Kowledge
Essential:

Knowledge:

Expert knowledge on monitoring and evaluation of development work, across a range of technical areas.
Strong understanding of rights-based development programming, particularly in relation to the major technical areas of Plan’s work.
Significant experience and a strong understanding of processes, approaches, tools and methodologies that facilitate M&E, and organizational learning, that is up to date with best practices in the sector.
Strong understanding of the realities of NGO programme management and limitations that impact programme monitoring, evaluation and learning.
Understanding of different approaches to assessing and reporting NGO programming results, across a wide variety of contexts.
A theoretical and practical understanding of gender attitudes and power dynamics, including why they exist and how they change, and how these attitudes and dynamics shape MERL approaches and methodologies.

Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Able to develop appropriate frameworks, guidelines, tools and templates for improved M&E and implement them at scale
Able to develop global guidance that is simple and practical for field colleagues to understand and use
Able to analyse large amounts of data and generate powerful reports and information from them
Communicating complex technical MERL concepts and terminology in simple language to non-experts.
Writing in plain English
Strong collaboration skills, able to build cooperation and negotiate compromises.
Strong attention to detail
Proven experience of using online technology for communication and learning
Fluent in English

Behaviours:

Listens to and consults with others with genuine curiosity and interest to learn
Co-creates with diverse staff across the organisation
Demonstrates genuine curiosity and enthusiasm to find win-win solutions when facing challenges and ambiguity
Facilitates joint understanding and the development of good practices
Inspire trust and support from others
Promotes innovation and learning
Takes responsibility for achieving significant results
Able to build rapport with wide range of groups
Demonstrably committed to Plan’s goals and values
Committed to child safeguarding

Desirable:

Specific experience in developing/implementing M&E Frameworks focused on climate change.
Strong understanding of M&E in humanitarian preparedness and response programming
Capacity in French and/or Spanish will be an advantage.

Plan International’s Values in Practice
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:

We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential
We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace
We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.

Physical Environment:

Typical office environment

Level of contact with children:

Low contact: No contact or very low frequency of interaction

Salary

We will be happy to disclose the salary and applicable benefits to applicants as part of this process, however, please kindly note that this will vary according to the location of the appointed candidate and therefore, it is not possible to include full details here.
As an indication if this role was based in the UK the salary would be circa £45,000

Application Closing Date
30th October, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

Please respond to the requirements of the role in your cover letter.
Only CVs and cover letters in English will be accepted.
Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

2.) Total Rewards Advisor

Location: Nigeria (Remotely to start with, may be required to work in one of the local countries)
Type of role: 12 month fixed term contract
Functional Area: West & Central Africa, Middle Eastern, Eastern and Southern African and Asia Pacific
Reports To: Head of Reward
Travel Requires: Up to 60% time sometimes at short notice
Grade: 4

Role Purpose

Plan International has launched a 2-3 year project to introduce the concept of Total Reward across all the regions in which it operates.
This aims to ensure Plan International is able to attract and retain top talent through a fair, equitable and competitive global pay and reward system that ensures their well-being. The project relies heavily on the use of the Hay job evaluation method.
The project is structured into phases as follows:
- Phase 1 evaluating and addressing job grades and salaries
- Phase 2 addressing benefits and wellbeing
- Phase 3 addressing contracts and other employment terms and conditions.
This position will play a key role in the support to implementing the Total Reward project across West and Central Africa (WACA), Middle East, Eastern and Southern Africa (MEESA) and the Asia Pacific (APAC) Regions and will provide technical support with respect to job evaluation, construction of salary scales and benefits, and implementation of Total Reward and communication to staff.

Dimensions of the Role

The role will be a roving advisor and project manager to local countries, assisting Country Office Human Resources/People & Culture departments in evaluations and salary and benefits design and management.
The role holder will be expected to lead small teams in country or to work alone on implementing the Total Reward project in countries.
Assistance and support is provided by Country Office HR/P&C and by the Global Reward Team.

Accountabilities
Project Management:

Work with the Country Directors, Global Reward and HR Teams to agree on country specific timelines
Design country project plans for job mapping and job evaluation, design of salary scales and benefits design
Design implementation plans and communications with local HR teams
Provide regular updates of the assignment to the team through reports.

Job Evaluation and Salaries (Phase 1):

To facilitate and support the local People & Culture teams in WACA, MEESA and APAC to develop local capacity in Hay methodology
Decide how decisions about the evaluation will be made
Scope the evaluation and manage development of the evaluation work plan including logistics
Contribute to evaluation guidelines to supplement Hay methodology, to take account of complexity, size of operation in country and align jobs to enable quality evaluations accordingly;
Draft and update role descriptions in line with Plan standards and templates;
Evaluate roles in all countries according to Hay methodology and additional guidelines;
Construction of salary scales in all countries, using salary data from Birches and local salary survey providers;
Contribute current Plan salary data to Birches and to other salary survey providers;
Analysis ofcurrent salaries vs market data and new salary scales;
Recommendations for salary adjustments to bring local salaries into line with salary scales and withinbudget guidelines;
Communication of progress to staff, senior managers and regional leadership teams;
Provide quality control/validation of the job evaluations undertaken to ensure consistency of evaluations across and within regions.

Benefits and Wellbeing (Phase 2):

Assist with implementation of global benefits standards;
Assist Global Reward Team with implementation of worldwide Employee Assistance Programme(s);
Design new, and modify existing, employee benefit plans to meet Plan International global standards;
Implement appropriate employee benefit plans in country;
Negotiate fair terms with external benefit providers;
Communicate with and educate staff on benefits.

Contract and Employment Conditions (Phase 3):

Assist the Global Reward Team with design and standardisation of appropriate contracts for national staff, international staff, short term and long term secondees and other employment types.

General:

Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young Peopleand Gender Equality and Inclusion 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.

Key Relationships:
Internal:

Regional HRBPs and Country Directors, Finance
Global Reward Team
Country HR Teams
Business Unit Managers and Directors

External:

Salary survey providers
Korn Ferry Ltd (Hay methodology)
Benefit providers and consultants
Government departments, eg Tax authorities

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Essential:

In-depth demonstrable experience in job evaluation using the Hay methodology;
Extensive experience in benchmarking products and services across Talent &Rewards.
Knowledge and appreciation of reward practicesideally across multiple georgraphies.
Experience in the design, implementation and communication of salary structures, employee benefits and related issues;
Excellent negotiation, representation skills and the ability to work comfortably with diverse staff in challenging contexts
Fluency in English, written and spoken.
Expertise in Microsoft Excel.

Desirable:

Experience in implementing job evaluation outcomes in non-profits;
Knowledge of legal practices and application of tax rules related to reward structuring;
Knowledge of French language, written and spoken.

Plan International’s Values in Practice
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:

We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential
We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace
We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.

Physical Environment:

Based remotely, initially, but visiting and working in various local HR teams and offices.
Required to travel to operational locations on a regular basis.

Level of contact with children:

Low level: infrequent interaction with children.

Application Closing Date
30th October, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

Please respond to the requirements of the role in your cover letter.
Only CVs and cover letters in English will be accepted.
Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

3.) Training Specialist (Monitoring and Evaluation)

Location: Nigeria (Globally Flexible)
Type of role: 2 years Fixed Term Contract
Functional Area: Monitoring & Evaluation
Reports To: Functional Lead, Working closely with theProgramme Y.O.D.A Learning and Development Manager
Effective Date: October 2022
Travel Requires: Not initially
Grade: 4

Role Purpose

Plan International is an independent children’s 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.
Through Programme Y.O.D.A. (Your Organisation’s Data and Analytics), we are changing our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution; revising our processes and working practices in relation to Finance, Grants, Programmes and Projects, and Supply Chain; and have developed a new Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) solution.
As part of Programme Y.O.D.A. this role will be responsiblefor the development and delivery of Monitoring and Evaluation processes and systemstraining materials within a blended learning framework. The training input is expected to be predominantly self-paced, ensuring that learners are confident regarding relevant policies, procedures and processes, in addition to becoming familiar with new Y.O.D.A systems. Then, there will be a task-based phase, where learners will be asked to practise and demonstrate competence in the Y.O.D.A systems training environment.
This is not just another training role. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the roll-out of an innovative project that will revolutionise the way that Plan International works. The role will be responsible for developing the training materials for Y.O.D.A., working with appropriate subject matter experts with guidance from the Learning & Development team, and progress to delivery of the training. There will be a period of time required to understand Plan International processes and systems.
The role will be responsible for supporting subject matter experts and the Learning and Development team to create training materials in support of the Y.O.D.A. deployment across over 50 Country Offices, and to play a leading role in delivering that training with support from subject matter experts and Plan International’s Learning & Development team.

Dimensions of the Role

Y.O.D.A training staff areinvolved withboth designing and developing training materials as well as delivering, communicating, evaluating and subsequently refining effective learning solutions for Plan International staff.
The objective is to ensure that Plan International staff are able to use new Y.O.D.A systems and to consistently apply relevant processes and procedures as appropriate to their roles.Experience in either development of training material OR delivery of training content, relevant to monitoring and evaluation, is necessary, therefore, but experience in both would be ideal.

Specifically, the Training Specialist will be required to:

Work with the Head of Monitoring and Evaluation, the PMERLteam and M&E specialists, as well as senior functional leaders, managers and staff from Country Offices, Regional Hubs and Global Hub to understand Plan processes and to become familiar with the Y.O.D.A. system, in order to ensure training content, methodology and delivery for the functionare appropriate.
Work with the Y.O.D.A Learning & Development team and other functional training leads to develop virtual and digital learning content for Y.O.D.A, ensuring this content aligns to Plan’s processes and ways of working.
Coordinate and collaborate with the Y.O.D.A. Learning & Development team and subject matter experts to deliver outcome focused and quality virtual and face-to-face training, engaging staff from across the organisation in order to ensure they are in a position to carry out their functions having been appropriately upskilled in the M&E aspects of Y.O.D.A
Learn and improve from the delivery of virtual and digital learning content for Y.O.D.A.

Accountabilities
Training Content Development for Monitoring and Evaluation (Y.O.D.A):

Be expert in Plan International’s use of Y.O.D.A systems, to support Monitoring and Evaluationfunctional processes.
Create engaginglearning content and materials, including using digital methods,to support the achievement of agreed learning objectivesand functional requirements,thereby ensuring staff are equipped to consistently apply relevant functional processes, proceduresand best practice, and to use new Y.O.D.A systems to the benefit of Plan’s work across the globe.
Ensure the relevance/accuracy of training materials, in the light of any business process changes.
Set up data in the training environment for learners to be able to complete allocated tasks.
Create content for knowledge and skills assessments (online and offline).
In collaboration with colleagues working in other functional areas, ensure that all training materials and support documentation for Y.O.D.A are aligned and promote collaborative working.
In collaboration with relevant Country Office, Regional Hub and Global Hub staff, ensure the design and methodology of training materials is relevant to a diverse group or learners.
Work with the Y.O.D.A.translation manager to ensure that the training materials are translated where necessary

Training content on the integration between the Live PMERL environment and the Live End to end Y.O.D.A environment:

Review current set of materials that is available for M&E in the current live PMERL production environment and do an assessment of what adaptations are necessary through the introduction of the end to end Y.O.D.A. suite of tools that comprise of PMERL and D365
Based on the review of materials, analyse the gaps and amendments needed for new materials and changes to existing materials
Develop materials that will address the new processes that are going to be introduced due to the deployment of the end to end Y.O.D.A. suite of tools that comprise of PMERL and D365.

Training Content Delivery for Monitoring and Evaluation (Y.O.D.A):

Facilitate and deliver virtual and face to face training on Y.O.D.A processes and systems to stakeholders across the organisation.
Provide individual and group coaching to enable learners to clarify and deepen their understanding of Y.O.D.A processes and systems.
Review and mark training tasks for individual learners, providing feedback on processes and systems used, to inform the assessment of practical learner competence in Y.O.D.A systems.
Work with the Learning and Development team to ensure records of learning achievement arecaptured in the Totara Learning Management System(LMS). Capture and analyse data from learning events to support the evaluation of learner progress and organisational capability.
Plan, facilitate and deliver trainings onappropriate functional systems tostakeholdersacross the organisation (specific assigned locations).
Use learning acquired from training sessions and interaction with learners to develop Y.O.D.A FAQs and additional learner guidance/support.
Provide regular progress reports, updates on training, and end of training reports. Support and encourage regional/country leadership to drive engagement with training and training completions.

Safeguarding Children and Young People, and Gender Equality and Inclusion:

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, 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.

Key Relationships:

Functional Lead and Business Process Ownersin M&E, Project Management, Grants, Finance and Supply Chain
Learning and Development Manager and teams(Y.O.D.A)
Y.O.D.A Programme Management Office and project managers
Training Specialists (Y.O.D.A) working across other functional areas
Global Hub, Country Office and Regional Hubstaff

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Essential Knowledge and Skills:

A strong communicator, both in written and spoken communications
Experience in the design and development AND/OR the delivery of training for Monitoring and Evaluation in the Development/Humanitarian sector
Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation processes, practice and methods
Experience in developing digital learning materials (e.g. videos, eLearning, downloadable reference guides) AND/ORfacilitation skills and experience – including both face-to-face and virtual facilitation
Ability to work quickly, accurately and independently.
Consultative skills
Well-organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Working level of competency in MS Office (particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
Working level of competency in a virtual meeting/training tool (e.g. MS Teams, Blackboard Collaborate, Webex).
Application of diversity and inclusion principles within training.
Awareness and experience of working with other cultures.

Desirable Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of Salesforce.
Working level of competency in digital learning tools (e.g. a learning management system such as Totara, e-learning software such as Captivate/Articulate)
Experience of partnering with others to create engaging, quality training materials
Experience of delivering systems training including working with a system training environment (enabling learners to practise safely before using the live system).
Experience of working in the international non-government organisation (NGO) or Not for Profit sector.
Proficiency in French and/or Spanish.
It is intended that, where appropriate, the training content developers will progress to delivery of the material they have helped produce. Although it would be an advantage, it is not essential for the role holder to have previous experience of both activity streams – at least one will be essential.

Plan International’s Values in Practice
We are open and accountable:

We create a climate of trust inside and outside the organisation by being open, honest and transparent.
We hold ourselves and others to account for the decisions we make and for our impact on others, while doing what we say we will do.

We strive for lasting impact:

We strive to achieve significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people, and to secure equality for girls.
We challenge ourselves to be bold, courageous, responsive, focused and innovative.

We work well together:

We succeed by working effectively with others, inside and outside the organisation, including our sponsors and donors.
We actively support our colleagues, helping them to achieve their goals.
We come together to create and implement solutions in our teams, across Plan International, with children, girls, young people, communities and our partners.

We are inclusive and empowering:

We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge inequality in our programmes and our workplace.
We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives. We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential.

Physical Environment:

Typical office environment / Working from home
Strong internet connection required for virtual sessions

Level of contact with children:

Low contact: No contact or very low frequency of interaction

Salary

We will be happy to disclose the salary and applicable benefits to applicants as part of this process, however, please kindly note that the salary and employment benefits will be set according to your location and therefore it is not possible to include full details here.
As an indication if this role was based in the UK the salary would be circa £45,000.

Application Closing Date
30th October, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

Please respond to the requirements of the role in your cover letter.
Only CVs and cover letters in English will be accepted.
Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

4.) Finance System Analyst

Location: Nigeria (Globally Flexible)
Type of role: 2 year Fixed term contract with possibility of extension
Functional Area: Global Finance
Reports To: Head of Financial Systems
Effective Date: ASAP
Grade: 4

Role Purpose

Plan International is an independent children’s 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.
Programme Y.O.D.A (Your Organisation’s Data Analytics) is an organisational programme through which we will change our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution, revise our processes and working practices in relation to Finance, Grants, Programmes and Projects and Logistics and Procurement, and develop a new Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) solution.
Our new ERP solution will strengthen our business processes, leading to a more data driven and transparent organisation, which in turn, makes us more efficient and sustainable.
Our MERL solution will enable us to use data-driven insights to design, deliver and evaluate gender-transformative programmes and influencing, so we can reach 100 million girls. Together, they will help us understand the cost and impact of our projects, so we can make more informed decisions as we deliver our global strategy.
The introduction of a new ERP system provides a good opportunity for revising the outdated operational manuals and integrating the principles from those policies into the content of training material.
The main purpose of this role is to support the testing, training and rollout phase of programme Y.O.D.A. The incumbent will consistently apply relevant financial processes and procedures and ensure the testing and training aligns to the revised operational manuals.

Dimensions of the Role

The incumbent will report to the Head of Financial Systems and work closely with the Head of Global Accounting and other Systems Analysts and BPO’s. During rollout of the system to the countries, the incumbent will work closely with the Country Finance Managers and Learning & Development.
The incumbent will be responsible for testing the standard system build and adapting it to the specific requirements in the countries as we roll out the solution.
The main emphasis will be the general ledger processing and month end closing. A full understanding of what can be achieved in D365FO is required, and the ability to adapt the standard to the way banking is executed in each country is what will be needed.
The incumbent will interact with Plan International’s senior management, validating and documenting any changes necessary for updating the operating manuals.
You will also work with the Programme Y.O.D.A Learning & Development Manager and other functional training leads to develop virtual and digital learning content and to ensure that training content for Finance, in particular general ledger, month-end closing aligns to Programme Y.O.D.A learning solutions and integrated application of Plan’s processes and ways of working.
Working closely with Head of Finance Systems- be a champion in promoting use of system solutions, drive forward large-scale ERP transformation across Plan Worldwide and contribute to the successful delivery of new ERP Solution. Overall help drive operational excellence for Global Finance functions.

Accountabilities
System Testing:

Drive final testing and user acceptance of the finance solution, includinggeneral ledger processing and month end close.

Localisation of Processes for Roll outs:

Liaise with country staff to achieve efficient financial and month end processes in the country context.

Design, development and evaluation of training/learning solutions:

Develop, deliver and communicate system learning solutions for thefinance ERP system to meet key priorities for diverse end users globally
Work with the Y.O.D.A Learning & Development Manager to ensure that learning meets functional requirements, considering appropriate delivery channels
Ensure content and delivery includes the Introduction to Programme Y.O.D.A and the end-to-end processes overview and promotes collaborative working with other functions, as well as each individual training module for finance transactions and reconciliations to ensure staff are equipped to use the new ERP system and to consistently apply relevant processes and procedures
Work closely with relevant ERP Business Process Owner (Finance) and ensure content of courses and modules are relevant, aligned with supply chain functional processes, aligned to the content of the Operations Manual and are up to date
Collaborate with relevant Country Office, Regional Hub and Global Hub staff to ensure the design and methodology is relevant to diverse group and individual requirements
Ensure training is available in English, French and Spanish and that Portuguese and Arabic focal points have key material for translation in a timely manner
Provide initial coaching and ongoing support to the trainers on the above courses and manuals.

Coordination of operations manual revision:

Identify the appropriate content to include in the end-to-end processes overview, as well as training modules for the deployment of the new ERP system.
Ensure any changes in processes, principles or procedures are communicated and are reflected in training materials
Other tasks as required and stepping in to cover work when needed.

Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion:

Ensures 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 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

Key Relationships:

This post interacts within the Global Finance team at Global Hub Woking and Country Offices across Asia, Africa and South America. This requires building of good working relationships with staff from Executive to Programme Unit level.

Technical Expertise, Sskills and Knowledge
Essential:

A working knowledge of the Finance modules of D365FO.
Good understanding of accounting, the general ledger and month-end close business processes.
Extensive experience of working within System Focused roles, preferably using large scale ERP system covering Finance.
Experience of system testing and preparation of training materials
ERP/ D365 knowledge on both global implementation and business use.
Knowledge of end-to-end business processes in ERP.
Strong knowledge and experience of applying financial accounting controls.
Knowledge and awareness of generally applicable financial policies and procedures.
Be customer service focused and have support oriented approach for country offices.
Able to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels, with financial and non-financial staff, both verbally and in writing.
Able to take an issue, then plan and deliver a solution using own initiative, with little guidance.
Ability to take ownership for completion of tasks. Works well within a team.
Promotes continuous improvement, innovation and learning.
Committed to Plan’s work with an understanding of and being a role model for Plan’s aims and values.

Desirable:

Educated to or working towards a relatable Accounting Degree or qualification (e.g. ACCA).
Knowledge of ERP system processes across - Programme Management & Logistics functions and its integration with Finance will be advantage
Experience within an IT System Support role is a plus.
Experience of supporting multiple countries in resolving system issues.
Experience of roll out of an ERP system.

Plan International’s Values in Practice
We are open and accountable:

We create a climate of trust inside and outside the organisation by being open, honest and transparent.
We hold ourselves and others to account for the decisions we make and for our impact on others, while doing what we say we will do.

We strive for lasting impact:

We strive to achieve significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people, and to secure equality for girls.
We challenge ourselves to be bold, courageous, responsive, focused and innovative.

We work well together:

We succeed by working effectively with others, inside and outside the organisation, including our sponsors and donors.
We actively support our colleagues, helping them to achieve their goals.
We come together to create and implement solutions in our teams, across Plan International, with children, girls, young people, communities and our partners.

We are inclusive and empowering:

We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge inequality in our programmes and our workplace.
We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives. We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential.

Physical Environment:

Typical office environment but role requires traveling occasionally.

Level of contact with children

Low contact: No contact or very low frequency of interaction.

Salary

We will be happy to disclose the salary and applicable benefits to applicants as part of this process, however, please kindly note that the salary and employment benefits will be set according to your location and therefore it is not possible to include full details here.

Application Closing Date
13th October, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

Please respond to the requirements of the role in your cover letter.
Only CVs and cover letters in English will be accepted.
Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

5.) Incidents and Risks Officer

Location: Nigeria (Flexible)
Functional Area: Governance & Executive
Type of role: Permanent or maximum fixed term contract as per employing office’s standard terms and conditions.
Reports To: Global Risk Advisor
Travel Required: Low
Grade: 3

Role Purpose

Plan International is delivering it’s updated Global Strategy, ‘Girls Standing Strong’.
As part of the Governance & Executive team, based at the Global Hub, the Incidents & Risk Officer manages, supports and optimises the systems, processes and reporting around incident management across the organisation, as well as supporting broader risk management projects and crisis response activities.

Dimensions of the Role

Managing the Incident Management System with 8000+ staff users, liaising with key stakeholders across the organisation to ensure the system is fit to meet user needs, including through the development / provision of reports, whilst adhering to data protection principles
Supporting and training staff at all levels of the organisation on incident management processes and systems.
Preparing and analysing incident data to create meaningful reports to meet a range of internal and external requirements.
Promoting a culture of incident reporting and management across the organisation.
Providing project management support to global crises as they emerge, ensuring that such crises follow crisis management protocols
Support other team members with ad-hoc projects on risk management etc.
The above activities will requite an ability to influence outside formal line management structures, with exceptional interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence and resilience in the face of resistance, as well as flexibility and adaptability.
No direct reports or budget responsibility.

Accountabilities
Incident Management:

Managethe Incident Reporting System, liaising with the Incident Reporting System supplier and internal IT around resolution of technical issues
Advise on Incident Management practices and procedures to users
Carry out data quality / cleansing activities on a daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis on the Incident Reporting System.
Identifybarriers to the implementation of incident reporting / management processes and propose appropriate alternatives
Lead the development, embedding and delivery of learning materials in a variety of methods
Maintain the daily tracker of queries / actions / requests for support / feedback relating to the Incident Reporting System and ensure continuous support is provided to Country Offices.
Maintain a good working relationship with Incident Reporting System supplier andand escalate any issues via their online portal.
Strengthen the tracking of key incident metrics from the incident reporting system and continually seek ways to improve.
Report Building – work with key stakeholder groups and Incident Reporting System supplierto develop useful reports for both internal and external audiences
Promote incident reporting and management culture across organisation in co-ordination with other functions
Ensure that CAMMS:Incident and the incident management process meet data privacy standards

Crisis Management:

Co-ordinate and minute Crisis Team and Senior Oversight Group Meetings
Maintain and update Crisis Logs, including Action / Decision Trackers

Risk:

Support the wider Risk & Insurance Team to deliver specific projects as required

Other:

Ensures 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 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

Key Relationships:

Risk & Insurance Team
Country / Regional Management (including Country / Regional Directors)
Functional area leads (e.g. Director of Safety & Security, Head of Counter-Fraud etc)
Functional teams
CAMMS:Incident Team
In crises - the Crisis Team and Senior Oversight Group participants

Technical Expertise, Sskills and Knowledge
Essential:

Possess good communication skills internally and externally with partners / suppliers
Able to influence and build strong relationships with different types of people at all levels, including those over whom the post holder has no direct responsibility.
Good negotiation skills
Proficient in Excel
Have a good understanding of systems and use of technical terms
Diplomatic, culturally and politically sensitive.
Self-motivated, efficient and highly organised.
Highly effective prioritisation of competing requests.
Strong on delivery and effective completer-finisher.
Highly professional, customer focussed, constructive and positive in approach.
Flexible and proactive, resilient, comfortable with and adapts well to change.
Team player, highly collaborative, able to work effectively in a matrix management structure.
Committed to the values, aims and objectives of Plan International.
Fluency in English at business level.

Desirable:

Experience of managing incident / compliance processes and /or systems
Experience of working in a multinational and / or International Development Organisations
Working knowledge of French and / or Spanish

Plan International’s Values in Practice
We are open and accountable:

We create a climate of trust inside and outside the organisation by being open, honest and transparent.
We hold ourselves and others to account for the decisions we make and for our impact on others, while doing what we say we will do.

We strive for lasting impact:

We strive to achieve significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people, and to secure equality for girls.
We challenge ourselves to be bold, courageous, responsive, focused and innovative.

We work well together:

We succeed by working effectively with others, inside and outside the organisation, including our sponsors and donors.
We actively support our colleagues, helping them to achieve their goals.
We come together to create and implement solutions in our teams, across Plan International, with children, girls, young people, communities and our partners.

We are inclusive and empowering:

We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge inequality in our programmes and our workplace.
We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.
We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential.

Physical Environment:

Hybrid working environment

Level of contact with children:

Low contact: No contact or very low frequency of interaction .

Salary

We will be happy to disclose the salary and applicable benefits to applicants as part of this process, however, please kindly note that this will vary according to the location of the appointed candidate and therefore, it is not possible to include full details here
As an indication if this role was based in the UK the salary would be circa £34,000

Application Closing Date
30th October, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

Please respond to the requirements of the role in your cover letter.
Only CVs and cover letters in English will be accepted.
Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

6.) Food Distribution Assistant

Location: Pulka, Borno
Contract Duration: 3 Months

Role Purpose

The food distribution assistant is responsible to assist the distribution of food rations in compliance with Plan International Nigeria and UNWFP policies for an effective and smooth-running general food distribution program.
The food distribution assistant will work under the direction of the food distribution officer and will collaborate closely with other project staff employees within the commodity department.

Dimensions of the Role

The food distribution assistant is responsible assisting distribution of food commodities on the field according to the methodologies and guidelines provided by Plan International.
Distribution assistant will be part of a distribution team responsible for ensuring a smooth and clear distribution process, from enrolment to disbursement.
They are responsible for monitoring beneficiaries’ enrolment, verifying their identity card. During disbursement, they will be responsible for monitoring the process together with Community Mobilizers. This will include spot-checks on beneficiaries’ identification

Accountabilities

Arrange, organize and attend to distributions and provide post distribution reports:
Organize and arrange distributions according to SOP defined by PLAN;
To distribute commodities to eligible beneficiaries strictly following verification process and methodology and standards defined by Plan;
Foresee crowd control, verification of beneficiary and receipt of entitled commodities by the beneficiary in exact amount as entitled in methodology;
To collect all data needed for reporting after distributions.
Submit accurate and detailed reports on distributions and assistance provided to beneficiary during distributions
Ensure that all commodities entrusted to Plan International arriving at food distribution point are properly accounted for.
Scrutinize all waybills for commodities arriving at the distribution points. Ensure that the commodities are of correct quantities and quality as manifested on the waybill. Immediately record all quantities delivered short (missing), quantities lost in transit and quantities damaged if any (In the field and FDP). All observations must be recorded immediately.
Commodities must carefully be counted during off-loading.
At the distribution points, commodities must be stacked in an organized manner, by commodity type to facilitate easy distribution.
Take active role in the registration and verification of beneficiaries to ensure that the process is fair.
Organize and supervise general food distributions in the field and FDPs.
At the food distribution points, commodities must be properly stacked on plastic sheeting
Ensure that the food distribution point is properly organized and secured with ropes and crowd control measures put in place to ensure smooth distribution and flow of beneficiaries.
Responsible to ensure that all necessary distribution equipment’s are available at the distributions point, including forms, ropes, banners, plastic sheets, measuring devices etc.
Supervise loading of food that is left over after distributions. Ensure that a waybill is prepared for food to be returned to the warehouse.
Prepare daily distribution point visit reports and Food Monitors report. This is a MUST.
Ensure proper completion and safe return of all tally documents and beneficiary lists to the office for safe storage.
Ensure proper accounting of all quantities of commodities received and distributed at each distribution point.

Project Support:

To support with distributions and data entry after distributions as required.
To support with surveying of beneficiaries and others when needed.
To support with data analysis and reporting when called upon.
To process data and information from field - in particular ensure quality, consistency, accuracy, truthfulness, comprehensiveness of all distribution data.
To support mass information awareness campaign to inform beneficiaries on distribution related information.
To support in preparation of the monthly/weekly work plan schedules.
To prepare all other report upon request by the project coordinator.
Provide with suggestions on improvement of the work process if needed.

Filing:

To ensure that up-to-date files, beneficiary lists are maintained, both electronically and in paper form.
To perform accurate filing of all processed documents, monthly consolidated filing of key project documents in the office.

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Essential:

Bachelor is Degree, preferably in a discipline such as Human Nutrition, Agriculture, International Development, Business Administration, Management and Economics or any other discipline relevant to development.
Previous experience in a related position for at least 2 years, including managing general Food Distribution & Nutrition projects.
Fluent in written and spoken English and Hausa
Commitment to and understanding of PLAN’S aims, values and principles.
Applicants from Borno State are encouraged to apply

Desirable:

Managing UNWFP-funded projects is preferable.
Experience in working “In-kind Distributions” projects is preferable.
Strong communication skills: oral, written and presentation skills.
Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver PLAN’s strategic objectives.
Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations
Facilitate the development and scheduling of volunteer outreach activities

Application Closing Date
12th October, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

Plan International Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender or disabilities.
Plan International Nigeria is fully committed to child protection to prevent children from all forms of abuse.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

7.) Stabilization Center (SC) Coordinator

Location: Yobe
Contract Duration: 6 Months

Role Purpose

The position holder will be responsible for the implementation of the Stabilization Centre component of the community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) in Bursari LGA, Yobe State.
He/she will work closely with the SC Officer, government staff, and other SC staff for effective implementation of the CMAM program. In addition, he/she will be responsible for the provision of high-quality technical support to the CMAM program.

Dimensions of the Role

The incumbent will lead the management of children under 5 with complicated severe acute malnutrition in the established stabilization centre in Bursari LGA.
He/she will be responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, discharge, and follow-up of children admitted with complicated severe acute malnutrition based on the National and WHO guidelines.
He/she will work closely with the SC Officer and other stabilization centre staff to provide optimal care to children admitted with complicated severe acute malnutrition.

Accountabilities

Coordinate the management of children under 5 with complicated SAM in General hospital.
Administer and prescribe drugs based on analysis of examination, test reports, findings, and National and WHO SAM inpatient management protocol.
Manage the project unit's implementation of the nutrition program in agreement with the overall CMAM Program activities.
Examine patients/clients in line with standard medical procedures using various types of diagnostic mechanisms.
Build the capacity of the SC staff and government health workers on inpatient management of SAM.
Ensure that the stabilization centre/ therapeutic feeding unit is implemented according to the National protocol and WHO guidelines.
Ensure the availability of job aids, reporting formats, therapeutic products (f75, F100, and RUTF), and drugs for program implementation in SC
Plan and organize SC at designated SC sites in liaison with SMoH staff and other nutrition staff.
Work closely with the SC Coordinator, government staff, and other SC staff to ensure that all aspects of the program are understood and agreed upon and appropriate referrals take place to and from the community to OTP and SC sites.
Work closely with other partners implementing OTP for proper referral and monitoring of beneficiaries at OTP level.
Ensure the multi-chart/inpatient card is properly filled and monitored and corrective action is taken on a daily basis.
Ensure that health professionals from the health facilities participate in the daily routine work for sustainability and a smooth phase-out strategy.
Work closely with the teams to ensure all children are screened correctly.
Ensure all criteria are respected and understood by the teams, including admission, discharge, and transfer to and from the OTP/SC.
Ensure comprehensive health checks and correct clinical diagnosis at the time of assessment according to the CMAM protocols so that the patient receives appropriate treatment in the relevant program.
Ensure all children in SC are immunized according to the national protocols.
Ensure timely identification of complications, non-responders, and referrals to further investigation and management.
Ensure correctness, consistence, and completeness of the information in the nutrition registers.
Ensure adequate availability of all medical and food supplies and ensure stock is pre-positioned as planned by discussing with logistics.
Provide key Nutrition and Health education messages to beneficiaries based on the protocol and guidelines.
Respond to inquiries regarding the technical aspects of the program admission and discharge whenever necessary at the SC sites.
Follow-up and ensure the field team interacts with the beneficiaries properly
Provide a daily/weekly and Monthly CMAM report to the Project Coordinator and Program Manager.
Upholds the image and values of Plan International Nigeria at all times.
Performs other related tasks as required.

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Essential:

Minimum of MB.BS/MD with experience in emergency nutrition response especially complicated SAM management in the Stabilization center and clinical experience in Under five children illness diagnosis and treatment in the hospital.
Over two (2) years of experience in complicated SAM case management in the SC and CMAM programs.
Valid and current practicing license.
Excellent report-writing skills are an additive
Fluent in written and spoken English and Hausa
Commitment to and understanding of PLAN’S aims, values, and principles.
Applicants from Yobe State are encouraged to apply

Desirable:

Strong communication skills: oral, written, and presentation skills.
Should be a team player and culturally sensitive.
Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, email, and utilization of the internet.
Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution, and ability to deliver PLAN’s strategic objectives.
Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations
Facilitate the development and scheduling of volunteer outreach activities
Excellent community mobilization skills
Work closely with partners and their staff to ensure project activities are implemented in time and within the stipulated quality.

Application Closing Date
12th October, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

Plan International Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender or disabilities.
Plan International Nigeria is fully committed to child protection to prevent children from all forms of abuse.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted