🇳🇬 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.) Deployable Business Development Manager
2.) Deployable Communications Specialist
3.) Deployable Cash & Voucher Assistance Specialist
4.) Gender & Inclusion Network Coordinator
5.) Equity Diversity & Inclusion and Anti-Racism Specialist
6.) Head of Risk

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Deployable Business Development Manager

Job Title: Deployable Business Development Manager

Location: Nigeria (Deployed 75% of the time to Plan International’s country programmes. Home-based when not deployed)
Type of Role: Permanent or maximum fixed term contract available as per employing office’s standard terms and conditions
Reports to: Head of Projects and Funds
Functional Area: Humanitarian
Effective Date: February 2023
Travel required: Up to 75% (may be at short notice)
Grade: 4

Role Purpose

In response to an emergency, Plan International Country Offices often require additional experts to support their response and help those affected by crises.
Plan International’s core surge team is composed of technical global experts who can deploy to emergency responses within 72 hours for up to 4 months.
The post holder will be expected to provide leadership to their area of technical specialism to support the country team they are deployed to.
Core surge team members are globally roving and work away from their home base continuously, from a few weeks up to four months per assignment. Core surge is typically deployed to country programmes for up to nine months a year (pro rata for part-time posts). When not deployed (or on annual leave), core surge team members may be assigned project/proactive work.
The deployable Business Development Manager (BDM) is a senior surge capacity resource to be deployed to countries to support emergency response activitiesand to develop a funding strategy in line with the Emergency Response Plan.
The role coordinatesall proposal development. The deployable BDM will work with the Business Development team in-country to write proposals that speak to the overall strengths and capabilities of the country response while coordinating and incorporating the inputsfrom technical advisors, programme units, MERL, finance, HR, Supply Chain Management, partnerships, and security.
The deployable BDM is expected to stay closely informed and updated on current donor strategies and interests in the humanitarian space that are relevant to Plan International.
The deployable BDM will liaise closely with the Global Humanitarian Teamdepartmentand Programme Delivery and Resources (PDR) department, and with the different National Organisations (NOs), in-country donor representatives and other stakeholders (NGO partners) to identify funding opportunities.
The role maintains and develops relations with in-country donors and Plan International National Organisations.

Dimensions of the Role

This position may line manage a team of funding specialists when on deployment to a Country Office.
No budget responsibility is required for this position.
Leads overall planning and implementation of all funding activities for a specific emergency response.
Develops and maintains relationships with stakeholder groups both within Plan International and externally.
May deploy at short notice to a CountryOffice for up to 4 months.
The post is expected to be on deployment for up to 9 months per year.
Developmentof strong and comprehensive donor proposal submissions with a clear focus on gender and diversity.
Ensure the financial sustainability of the emergency response by working with the country programme and finance departments and ensure Plan’s cost recovery policy is adhered to in any grant submissions.

Accountabilities
Fundraising Strategy:

Lead the development of an emergency-specific fundraising strategy in line with the country’s emergency response plan, ensuring input from key stakeholders within the organisation and alignment with donor priorities and programme needs.
Ensure a clear focus on gender across all fundraising activities in line with Plan International’s Global Strategy.
Identify any systemic and/or structural issues that may impede a rapid growth in funding and recommend and implement mechanisms to address them.
Develop strategic partnerships with peer organisationsalso working in the response.
Produce and regularly update a comprehensive mapping of all donor opportunities (by sector and geography).
Assist in developing global humanitarian fundraising strategies for thematic programme plans and cross-sectoral integration.
Develop new and maintain existing links with institutional donors and UN agencies, ensuring that Plan International is recognised as a go-to agency for gender equity programming in humanitarian crises.

Maintaining data on opportunities, submissions, and ongoing projects:

Track funding opportunities, submission deadlines and financing available – both for institutional donor funding as well as funding from public appeals and donations.
Ensure a strong pipeline of funding opportunities.
Monitor the proposal pipeline and ensure that updated trackers are available to facilitate project planning at all times.
Ensure all appropriate donor and Plan internal proposal formats are available and being used.
Maintain a reporting calendar and work closely with country teams to ensure deadlines are met, and high-quality reports are submitted in line with donor requirements.
Ensure that donor reporting data is aligned with the data in the country’sERP system before submission.

Coordinate proposal development:

Lead the development of proposals and concept notes for the emergency response, providing support and coordination to the proposal development teams. Where applicable, ensure the proposal development team includes active and meaningful partner participation and that any additional time and resources required to facilitate this are identified and secured.
Ensure concept notes and proposals align closely with the Emergency Response Fund (internal Plan emergency response funding) (thematic and geographic), the response master budget, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) frameworks and Country Management Team decisions.
Ensure Plan’s cost recovery policy is adhered to in the proposal development process and that the maximum viable amount of apportioned costs is funded by the donor as possible
Formally capture and disseminate learnings from successful and unsuccessful proposal submissions to help strengthen proposal development capacity in the country team and with implementing partners.
Leads on the integration of key humanitarian standards in all funding submissions (eg Sphere, Core Humanitarian Standard etc).

Donor & Organisational Compliance:

Ensure compliance with Plan’s Emergency Response Manual and its localisation position paper.
Ensure Funding Approval Document procedures are complied with in accordance with policy.
Train project, support teams and any implementing partner organisations on donor requirements where the National Organisation is not able to support.
Retain a reporting calendar with internal and external reporting deadlines and share it with implementing partners where applicable.
Ensure all conceptnotes, proposals, Funding Approval Documents, and other relevant contract documentsare referenced, filed and where applicable archived during deployment.
Ensure full adherence to all system requirements in Plan’s ERP when creating and setting up new grants and projects.
Participate in project start-up workshops and ensure a full and comprehensive handover and documentation trail to the project team for implementation.

Safeguarding:

Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) 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:

Country office (Emergency Response Manager, Business Development, Grants, Finance, Programmes, Technical Advisors, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL), SCM, HR, Partnership Manager and Programme Unit staff and Country Management Team).
Implementing partner organisations.
National organisation funding departments, including when the donor proposal is submitted in-country.
Global Hub departments (projects and funds, finance, legal, humanitarian, communications).

External:

UN agencies (via established networks and relationships built by existing country BD team).
In-country institutional donors (via established networks and relationships built by existing country BD team).
Government embassies.
Peer agencies.

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Essential:

Able and willing to deploy at short notice to humanitarian crises.
Extensive and proven experience in writing successful donor proposals.
Extensive humanitarian fundraising and networking experience.
Experience in coordinating successful proposals with meaningful participation and inputs from implementing partner organisations.
Experience in establishing and managing consortium bids, with both national and international NGOs.
Demonstrable knowledge of donor funding requirements and policies and their practical application.
Knowledge of key humanitarian principles and programme areas including, child protection in emergencies, education in emergencies, and cash and voucher assistance.
Knowledge of and experience in project cycle management.
Experience of on-the-job knowledge and skills transfer to team members.
Strong planning and organisational skills.
Strong analytical and communication skills.
Strong training development, facilitation and negotiation skills.
Excellent English oral and written communication skills.
Committed to actively upholding Plan International's vision, values and behaviours and policies, including the Say Yes! To Keeping Children Safe Policy.
Proficient computer skills and experience using software applications and grant management systems.

Desirable:

Fluency in English and at least one other language (e.g., French, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese).

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:

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.

Physical Environment:

As part of the core surge team, the primary purpose of the role is to deploy to emergencies globally. The post holder will deploy to a diverse range of countries and contexts. This can range from insecure environments to countries that have just been impacted by a rapid-onset disaster.
The post holder will be provided with the necessary support for such varied locations, including security training, well-being and mental health support and briefings before all deployments.
While on deployment, the accommodation, transport, and availability of services will be dependent on the context and the specific country offices policies.

Level of contact with children

Low contact: No contact or very low frequency of interaction

Application Closing Date
5th March, 2023.

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

2.) Deployable Communications Specialist

Job Title: Deployable Communications Specialist

Location: Nigeria (Deployed 75% of the time to Plan International’s country programmes. Home-based when not deployed)
Type of Role: Permanent or maximum fixed term contract available as per employing office’s standard terms and conditions
Reports to: Head of Global Media
Functional Area: External Communications
Effective Date: February 2023
Travel required: Up to 75% (may be at short notice)
Grade: 4

Role Purpose

Plan International country offices in response to an emergency, often need additional experts to support their response and help those affected by crises. Plan International’s core surge team is composed of technical, global experts who can deploy to emergency responses within 72 hours for up to 4 months.
The post holder will be expected to provide leadership to their area of technical specialism to support the country team they are deployed to.
Core surge team members are globally roving and work away from their home base continuously, from a few weeks up to four months per assignment. Core surge is typically deployed to country programmes for up to nine months a year (pro rata for part-time posts). When not deployed (or on annual leave), core surge team members may be assigned project/proactive work.
The Deployable Communications Specialist is expected to work as an integral part of the country office.
They are deployed to lead all communications for the response and support Plan International to communicate effectively with key stakeholders including the media, supporters and donors.
The post holder will develop public messaging and create high-quality comms materials for use in Plan International’s global channels and across our network of National Organisations.

Dimensions of the Role

This position may line manage in-country national communications specialists when on deployment.
No budget responsibility is required for this position.
Develops and maintains relationships with stakeholder groups both within Plan International and externally.
May deploy at short notice to a CountryOffice for up to 4 months.
The post is expected to be on deployment for up to 9 months per year.
Reports to the Country Office when on deployment with a technical line report to the GH Head of Global Media.
Regular interaction with GH media and digital teams and regional communications specialists, close collaboration with programme, Humanitarian, Advocacy and National Organisation communications colleagues.

Accountabilities

Position Plan International as a key agency in the emergency response to help us raise funds.
Develop the crisis communications plan, including key comms messaging, and update regularly so our external communications are aligned with our programme response and reflect the evolving situation.
Advises County Management Team on comms and media approaches and opportunities.
Primary contact in-country for setting up and managing media interviews.
Develops and updates communications talking points.
Develops skills of key staff to be confident and able to participate in media interviews.
Develops strong content highlighting the impact of our programmatic response, and the humanitarian situation on the ground and reinforce. Plan International’s advocacy and policy messages
Produces a range of compelling human interest child-focused content such as case studies, eyewitness accounts, blogs, first-personaccounts, images, audio, video
Ensure all content is available for everyone in the Plan International communications network to use by uploading all content in high resolution onto the global Media Bank or working closely with the GH Media Librarian to ensure that everything is available on the Media Bank
Uses social media to highlight the humanitarian situation while in country
Monitor the situation for challenges, risks, threats and opportunities related to the emergency context that may impact communications and public engagement approaches, messaging and operations
Ensure brand visibility of Plan International where appropriate and promote the local partners we work with.
Ensure that child protection guidelines for content are strictly adhered to including consent
Look for opportunities to use developments and the international news agenda to drive positive and consistent messaging about Plan International which represents the organisation effectively and raises its profile and reputation as a principled humanitarian agency.
Liaise with journalists/correspondents, manage media requests and provide spokespersons with briefing and talking points.

Safeguarding:

Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) 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:
The post holder will need to be an excellent team worker who can operate in a large organisation and deliver results by collaboratively working with others as well as autonomously:

Internal:

Work closely with humanitarian, regional and country-based colleagues in the assigned regions; build relations and offer guidance, support and coaching as required.
Work collaboratively and supportively with other teams, National Organisations, Liaison Offices, partner organisations and external contacts.
Work positively with other Communication Department colleagues – including the video unit, multimedia archivist, digital and internal communications teams as well as with freelance photographers and filmmakers in creating effective press packages and content.

External:

Proactively develop and strengthen productive relationships with key global media contacts and outlets in assigned regions and specialist areas.
Managing and overseeing the work of freelancers, including photographers, videographers and comms consultants.

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Essential:

Able and willing to deploy at short notice to humanitarian crises.
Substantial experience working in journalism, media relations or PR at an international level.
Excellent verbal and writing skills in English with the ability to quickly translate complex information into strong messages and compelling content.
Track record of writing news articles, features, picture stories, op-eds and press releases and developing vlogs and visual content.
Multimedia skills, including photography and filming.
Proven success at pitching stories to the media and working with journalists.
Strong understanding of international humanitarian and development issues and rights-based work.
Practical experience working in complex emergency settings.
Practical experience with and ability to organise media visits, set up interviews and brief spokespeople.
Track record of handling complex, sensitive, and fast-moving situations and working in high-pressure environments with tight deadlines.
Good understanding of social media and digital channels.
Keeps up to date with key humanitarian and international development issues and trends and can spot new opportunities as they arise.
Strong organisational skills to deal with a complex work environment.
Work enthusiastically as part of a team and forms effective and constructive working relationships across the whole organisation and wider network within the sector.
Good understanding of humanitarian values, principles, the Humanitarian Charter and Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster Relief.
Committed to actively upholding Plan International's vision, values and behaviours and policies, including the Say Yes! To Keeping Children Safe Policy.

Desirable:

Fluency in English and at least one other language (e.g., French, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese)

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:

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.

Physical Environment:

As part of the core surge team, the primary purpose of the role is to deploy to emergencies globally.
The post holder will deploy to a diverse range of countries and contexts. This can range from insecure environments to countries that have just been impacted by a rapid-onset disaster.
The post holder will be provided with the necessary support for such varied locations, including security training, well-being and mental health support and briefings before all deployments.
While on deployment, the accommodation, transport, and availability of services will be dependent on the context and the specific country offices policies.

Level of contact with children:

Mid contact: Occasional interaction with children.

Application Closing Date
5th March, 2023.

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

3.) Deployable Cash & Voucher Assistance Specialist

Job Title: Deployable Cash & Voucher Assistance Specialist

Location: Nigeria (Deployed 75% of the time to Plan International’s country programmes. Home-based when not deployed)
Reports to: Cash & Voucher Specialist (Global Lead) and Head of Projects and Funds
Type of Role: Permanent or maximum fixed term contract available as per employing office’s standard terms and conditions
Functional Area: Humanitarian
Effective Date: February 2023
Travel required: 75% (may be at short notice)
Grade: 4

Role Purpose

In response to an emergency, Plan International country offices often need additional experts to support them and help those affected by crises. Plan International’s core surge team is composed of technical, global experts who can deploy to emergency responses within 72hoursfor up to 4 months.
The post holder will be expected to provide leadership to their area of technical specialism to support the country team they are deployed to.
Core surge team members are globally roving and work away from their home base continuously, from a few weeks up to four months per assignment.
Core surge is typically deployed to country programmes for up to nine months a year (pro rata for part-time posts). When not deployed (or on annual leave), core surge team members may be assigned project/proactive work.
Plan International started its Cash and Vouchers Assistance (CVA) programming in 2011, which has grown significantly since then in terms of portfolio and geographical coverage. As of June 2022, Plan International has implemented CVA in more than 50 Country Offices across the federation with more than 156 million Euros as a cumulative portfolio.
As a Deployable Cash & Vouchers Assistance (CVA) Specialist you will deploy to country offices 75% of the year to provide technical leadership at the Country Office level primarily on the CVA feasibility analysis, design and implementation of CVA initiatives, monitoring, capacity building, proposal development support as well as representing the organization at Cash Working Group and relevant clusters.
You will also support reporting and documentation process and policy creation about CVA at Plan International.

Dimensions of the Role

This position may line manage a team when on deployment to a Country Office.
You may have budget responsibility while on deployment
Develops and maintains relationships with stakeholder groups both within Plan International and externally.
May deploy at short notice to a Country Office for up to 4 months
The post is expected to be on deployment for up to 9 months per year.

Accountabilities

Provide sectoral leadership and expertise during deployments.
Support Plan International Country Offices in the development and implementation of need assessments (including market assessments) which feed into larger programme design.
Lead the implementation of different types of cash and market-based programs.
Advise the Emergency Response Manager and Country Management Team onappropriate cash transfer modalities for the emergency response.
Support Country Office technical staff integrate cash and voucher modalities in their programmes.
Manage the performance of Cash and Market programme staff and consultants during deployments.
Ensure activities adhere to technical standards including SPHERE, CALP and cluster recommendations.Lead the integration of gender, diversity and inclusion aspects into the design of cash and voucher programmes
Organize & lead trainingsessions on the use of cash and vouchers in emergency response with a specific focus on addressing the needs of girls.
Promote the use of Plan International’s standard tools and guidance for cash and voucher programming.
Document Lessons Learned from cash and voucher interventions to support Plan International’s continuous learning from its programmes.
During deployments identify areas for research to deepen learning around Cash and Markets Based Programmes.
Support policy & influencing staff to integrate a cash and voucher lens into policy briefs and talking points.
Represent Plan International at relevant clusters, cash working groups, and other events related to cash and market-based programming.
Identify opportunities and establish dialogue towards partnerships with other humanitarian agencies.
Identify and develop relationships with donors at the country level positioning Plan International for potential funding opportunities.
Work with country office business development staff to increase the quantity and scale of cash and voucher programming in emergencies and early recovery grants.

Safeguarding:

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:

Global Humanitarian Team
Country Office programme and operational support staff and regional disaster risk management staff.
Plan International National Organisations

External:

Cash Working Groups and relevant Clusters at the country level during deployment.
Peer agencies, particularly cash specialists.
Donors and UN Agencies
Partner organisations.

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Essential:

Demonstrable experience in design, implementation and evaluation of in-kind food through cash/voucher and market-based programming.
Demonstrable experience working in a broad range of humanitarian crises in several different contexts.
Knowledge of international humanitarian standards and codes of conduct.
Demonstrableunderstanding of Social Safety Nets, Livelihoods and associated methodologies.
Excellent proven cash programming experience covering a range of modalities and approaches.
Demonstrable representational and coordination skills.
Excellent project design, participatory monitoring and evaluation skills.
Good working knowledge of key humanitarian donors, for example, WFP, USAID, DFAT, GAC, FCDO, and DGECHO amongst others.
Knowledge of major humanitarian, recovery and development challenges and issues.
Strong analytical skills.
Proven knowledge of targeting methods in Cash/voucher programmes
Committed to actively upholding Plan International's vision, values and behaviours and policies, including the Say Yes! To Keeping Children Safe Policy.

Desirable:

Skills in writing funding submissions and donor reports.
Advocacy and influencing skills
Proven management skills leading teams across several locations and operating in a cross-cultural structure
Fluency in English and at least one other language (e.g., French, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese).

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:

As part of the core surge team, the primary purpose of the role is to deploy to emergencies globally. The post holder will deploy to a diverse range of countries and contexts. This can range from insecure environments to countries that have just been impacted by a rapid-onset disaster.
The post holder will be provided with the necessary support for such varied locations, including security training, well-being and mental health support and briefings before all deployments.
While on deployment, the accommodation, transport, and availability of services will be dependent on the context and the specific country offices policies.

Level of contact with children:

Mid contact: Occasional interaction with children

Application Closing Date
5th March, 2023.

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

4.) Gender & Inclusion Network Coordinator

Title: Gender & Inclusion Network Coordinator

Location: Nigeria (Flexible)
Type of Role: Permanent
Functional Area: Gender Transformative Policy and Practice Team (GTPP)
Reports to: Head of Gender Equality & Inclusion, Global Hub Lead
Effective Date: March 2023 Grade: GH 3
Travel required: Limited

Role Purpose

Plan International is an independent child 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 85 years, and are now active in over 80 countries.
Plan International has put gender equality and inclusion at the heart of our organizational purpose. We believe that adopting a gender transformative approach ensures that our work results in positive changes and sustainable outcomes for girls and young women, and for society more broadly. Our commitment to gender transformative change goes beyond addressing “symptoms” to explicitly tackle the root causes of gender inequality and exclusion, particularly unequal power relations, discriminatory social norms and systems, structures, policies and practices.
At global level, the Gender & Inclusion Hub focuses on provides strategic and thought leadership on gender equality, inclusion and girls’ rights to drive Plan’s gender-transformative approach. The Gender & Inclusion Hub coordinates the global Gender & Inclusion Group (GIG) Network, which connects technical specialists and other colleagues to enhance cross-organisational learning and information sharing, highlight good practices, and enhances capacity strengthening.
The Gender and Inclusion Group (GIG) Network Coordinator plays a key role in managing coordination, knowledge management and communications of the GIG Network. The position will be placed in the Gender & Inclusion Hub within the Gender Transformative Policy and Practice department at Plan International’s Global Hub. It will be part of the Gender & Inclusion Hub, taking part in ongoing work, including meetings and work planning. It will report to the Gender & Inclusion Hub Lead (Global Head of Gender & Inclusion) and work in close collaboration with the Gender & Inclusion Global Team – including the Regional Gender & Inclusion Specialist and Regional Gender & Inclusion Networks – as well as the GIG sister networks.

Dimensions of The Role
The purpose of this position is to facilitate and support the Gender & Inclusion Team, and Gender and Inclusion Group (GIG) Networks to enhance cross-organisational learnings, information sharing and capacity strengthening by:

Leveraging the technical expertise of the network to meet demand for temporary gender and inclusion technical support across the organisation
Communicating effectively within and about the network, its initiatives and results within Plan and with other external parties including partner organisations.
Enabling the effective use of online platforms for the purpose of learning, sharing, information and membership management of the network
Supporting the Gender & Inclusion Team and Network and their activities through the provision of reports and information and ensuring projects and people are connected and working collaboratively.
Responsible for facilitating and administering Plan International’s GIG Network across Plan Internationals.

Accountabilities
Network Coordination and Administration:

Provide administrative/coordination support – including agenda development and co-facilitation – for regular joint online, offline and hybrid meetings of the Gender & Inclusion Hub, GIG Steering Committee, GIG Core Group, and other Gender & Inclusion/GIG workshops, events and meetings.
Build and grow the GIG network membership, mobilising technical specialists across all Plan International offices, and ensuring effective on- and off-boarding processes for network members.
Maintain a strong network, using online and offline tools, ensuring regular updates, and promoting learning and fostering sharing between network members.
Periodically identify the priority needs of network members, and work with other members of the Gender & Inclusion Hub to identify how these can be served. Help manage the supply and demand for temporary technical support or technical inquiries within the network.
Maintain membership lists for the GIG network governance groups (Steering Committee, Core Group and Wider Group), GIG sister networks and overviews of the network's representation or memberships in external networks, coalitions/initiatives
Maintain and update an overview and contact details of Plan International's Gender & Inclusion technical experts
Lead of the development and monitoring of the GIG network annual action plans and budgets
Maintain the Gender & Inclusion Network/Hub calendar and support the Gender & Inclusion Hub to facilitate Plan International’s coordinated representation/participation in internal and external networks, coalitions/initiatives through network members
Supporting the Gender & Inclusion Team and the GIG and their activities through the provision of reports and information and ensuring projects and people are connected and working collaboratively.

Internal Communications and Knowledge Management (KM) processes and platforms:

Ensure that Gender and Inclusion intranet pages, libraries, repositories and calendar is user-friendly and maintained.
Manage internal communications on the Gender & Inclusion agenda, including the development and dissemination of newsletters, sharing relevant updates, key documents and opportunities with the network, and promoting the network’s initiatives and results
Support the Gender & Inclusion Hub and GIG network leadership with the production of communications, knowledge management and guidance related to the Gender & Inclusion Group in English, French and Spanish
Coordinate with Network Coordinators from other thematic areas to support a coherent approach across the networks.

Learning planning and resources:

Work with G&I Hub staff to develop a learning, communications and engagement plan and lead the logistics required for the roll-out of the plan, maintaining a regular schedule of learning offers and formats (including, for example courses, webinars, newsletters etc.) for technical staff. Ensure regular monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of the different learning resources.
Design and facilitate learning opportunities - including face-to-face, online and hybrid trainings and capacity strengthening initiatives using a variety of software, tools and (feminist) participatory methodologies
Develop multimedia tools (videos, podcasts, graphic visuals, presentations) for socialisation and uptake of Gender & Inclusion knowledge products, tools, training resources and other learning materials
Support the Gender & Inclusion Hub staff in analysing, assessing and collating insights and learning on Gender & Inclusion from internal and external sources, and help determine appropriate approaches and formats for sharing with technical audiences within Plan, as well as with external partners.

Project management support:

Provide administrative ad hoc support to members of the Gender & Inclusion Hub as needed
Provide administrative and quality oversight of external consultancies; manage relationships with vendors

Key Relationships

The Gender & Inclusion Network coordinator is a member of the Gender Transformative Policy and Practice Team (GTPP) will report directly to the Head of the Gender Equality and Inclusion in the Global Hub.
Key working relationships include with members of the Global Gender and Inclusion Team particularly the Gender Equality Specialist, Global Inclusion Specialist, Gender and Inclusion Programme Officer, Gender and Inclusion Group (GIG) Network, including the GIG Steering Committee, GIG Core Group, Regional Gender and Inclusion Specialist, and GIG sister networks, like the Disability and LGBTQI+ network members
Other key working relations include Network Coordinators of the other thematic areas, procurement and finance teams, and Knowledge Management Hub within the GTPP team.

Qualifications And Experience
Knowledge and Experience:

Education at Degree level or equivalent vocational study in fields such as Gender Studies or Social Studies or other relevant courses.
Experience in managing technical networks and remote development support
Proven experience working on children’s rights and gender equality and inclusion within an NGO, UN agency, government department or other relevant institutions, preferable direct experiences from working in countries where Plan implements programs
Good understanding of rights-based development as well as gender equality and inclusion.
Affinity with inclusion, intersectionality, feminist theory and methodologies and gender norm change.
The following competencies are required for this position: result orientation, networking, learning ability, planning and organizing and communicating.
Knowledge and Experience in administering and working across remote networks and teams
Knowledge and experience using platforms for online collaboration such as MS Teams, Workplace, SharePoint, Zoom and Menti.

Skills:

Excellent planning and administration skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
Strong writing and editing skills, particularly for the web
Able to work in an international environment managing different time zones and in cross-cultural contexts
Able to network and build working relationships from afar
Able to consult, gather and integrate information and feedback into concise products, such as reports and communications material
Able to provide basic IT technical support in online spaces (e.g., MS Teams and Zoom)
Fluency and strong writing skills in English, and at least one of French or Spanish (both preferred).

Competencies and Behaviours:

Role models’ empathetic mutual feedback and promotes intersectional feminist approaches towards collaboration, accountability and power
Communicates a clear and engaging vision and consistent agenda on gender equality and inclusion
Actively promotes diversity, gender equality and inclusion both internally and externally of Plan International.
Committed to work, taking initiative to be innovative and creative to achieve results
Actively builds and maintains collaborative relationships with colleagues and partners, facilitating and negotiating to reach practical solutions without using positional power
Communicates clearly, both in speaking and writing, adjusting to the needs and interests of diverse colleagues, partners, and communities
Critically self-reflective, both professionally and personally, of own values, biases, and norms in relation to gender equality and inclusion
Open, honest, transparent, and accountable
Flexible, adaptable and able to take initiative, changing ways of working when needed, and reacting to changing circumstances and priorities positively and proactively.

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.

Application Closing Date
5th March, 2023.

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

5.) Equity Diversity & Inclusion and Anti-Racism Specialist

Job Title: Equity Diversity & Inclusion and Anti-Racism Specialist

Location: Nigeria
Grade: GH4
Functional Area: People and Culture (P&C)
Reports to: Head of Employment Relations and Inclusion

Role Purpose

Working as part of the Employment Relations & Inclusion Team within the People and Culture department of Plan International Inc (PII), the Equity Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)/Anti-Racism(AR) Specialist will design, implement, and coordinate EDI initiatives for our country offices, regional offices and global hub. The role would also be expected to also support EDI and ER projects as required.
Joining a critical function at an exciting time as we build our Employee Relations & Inclusion team, the EDI/AR Specialist reports to the Head of Employee Relations & Inclusion and will be responsible for implementing the EDI/AR Roadmap and supporting PI’s ambition of becoming an Anti-Racist organisation.
The role will work with the respective People & Culture management colleagues, and leadership teams in country and regional offices and the global hub on integrating EDI into end-to end processes including total reward, recruitment etc and on a range of EDI projects.
The role would also be expected to support ER case management work as required.

Dimensions of the Role

This role supports Plan International Inc – Country Offices, Regional Hubs and Global Hub

Accountabilities

Coordinate PII’s work in implementing and embedding the EDI/ Anti-Racism (AR) Roadmap and agenda and ensuring its success from a People and Culture perspective
Coordinate and contribute to the implementation of the EDI/AR plan by gathering information from stakeholders and researching approaches and evidence to support the creation of a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive
Lead and support specific projects and priorities as identified in the EDI/AR Plan including working with stakeholders.
Working with the respective People & Culture management colleagues in country and regional offices and the global hub to integrate EDI and intersectionality in end-to-end processes including recruitment, reward, staff benefits, talent management and leadership development.
Support and facilitate EDI/AR training programs and workshops.
Undertake research on EDI topics and issues and propose recommendations to senior management.
Implement, coordinate and work with Country Offices to develop the EDI and AR action plan
Lead the development of EDI/AR Audit and P&C EDI annual plan in consultation with the Head of ER&I.
Support, provide guidance, and attend meetings of EDI networks.
Respond to requests for EDI/AR data and information as required.
Collect and review EDI/AR analytics and data against success measures, to drive continuous improvement embedding EDI.
Lead the promotion of diversity at Plan International by organising events and awareness sessions.
Triage ER casework and identify potential solutions to address different case types and actions appropriately using guidelines. Manage ER cases that come through Safecall, Plan International’s anonymous whistleblowing platform, and the incident reporting systems by following established protocols as required
Provide EDI/AR related advice to staff, managers and HR colleagues as required
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

People and Culture colleagues across Plan International Inc i.e. Country Offices, Regional Hubs and Global Hub
Country HR Managers/ Country Directors/Directors of Sub-Region
Other relevant internal stakeholders

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Essential:

Experience of implementing and monitoring EDI/ Anti Racism interventions at the country, regional or global level.
Experience of working in EDI and managing staff led networks
Deep understanding and appreciation of intersectionality and EDI/Anti Racism.
Experience of implementing people aligned processes which recognise and promote intersectional EDI across all aspects of the employee and people manager life cycle at a country/regional/global level.
Excellent relationship and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical skills to develop insights and trends.
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills and an ability to communicate complex information concisely and clearly.

Desirable:

Degree qualification in Human Resources, Social Sciences or similar.
Experience working in a People and Culture/HR team within an international organisation

Application Closing Date
27th February, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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6.) Head of Risk

Job Title: Head of Risk

Location: Nigeria
Reports to: Director of Governance and Executive
Type of Role: Permanent or maximum fixed term contract available

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Head of Risk to join Plan International’s Governance and Executive department.
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead on embedding strong risk management culture on a global scale and to play a key role in decision making and influencing at a senior level.
A priority focus for the department is supporting greater global management coherence and excellence across the global organisation.
To address this, the Risk & Insurance team is dedicated to driving an enterprise risk management culture and providing a quality and seamless experience to our key stakeholders.
This post will drive a transparent, accountable and risk aware culture which supports risk-based decision making to improve our organisational risk maturity.
The post holder will deliver a strategy for strengthening risk management across the global organisation including optimising our approach to risk transfer through the procurement of insurance.
This post advises management on the transfer of risk through insurance and manages the global risk portfolio so that it delivers the benefits management, and the Board are seeking, is cost effective and meets or exceeds legal requirements and standards of good governance and insurance management within the sector.
The post holder is responsible for decision making in relation to both strategic and operational risk management and reporting including advising management on global risk remediation plan and the procurement of a global insurance programme.
The post holder is responsible for managing a budget of approximately $900K and delivering risk and insurance services through direct line management of a team of three staff.

Requirements
You bring:

Experience in risk management, insurance or audit in an international organisation, acting as the subject matter expert on enterprise risk management and global insurance
Experience providing risk management advice internationally on a diverse range of issues.
Understanding of the risk and insurance issues affecting international organisations.
Experience providing support to senior governance bodies and senior executive leadership across various country and cultural contexts
The ability to manage complexity with a high degree of coherence and clarity
Comfort taking accountability for a wide range of strategic and operational decisions
Skills and creativity to solve complex problems across an organisation
Influencing and relationship building skillsy
Negotiating and influencing skills
The ability to develop efficient and effective risk, compliance or governance systems and processes that are user-friendly and fit for purpose
Strong drafting skills and powers of analysis with excellent attention to detail including when under pressure.
Highly effective prioritisation
Effective leadership skills

Application Closing Date
24th February, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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