Plan International Head of Program Strategy, Kampala Jobs in Uganda
Plan International Head of Program Strategy, Kampala Jobs in Uganda
The Organisation 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 it’s 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.
Role Purpose
Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners in more than 70 countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan’s International’s purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality of girls. As a leader in the global movement for girls’ rights, a refreshed five year global strategy – “ Girls Standing Strong ” (2023-27) sets our ambition to together, take action girls learn, lead, decide and thrive.
Dimensions of the Role
The Head of Programme Strategy (HoPS) is primary accountable for the strategic programme planning, project and programme design, influence and advocacy work on national and local level. In addition, the HoPS is accountable for technical excellence and monitoring and evaluation in line with the Programme Quality Procedures, as well as organizational standards, frameworks, and procedures etc.
Accountabilities
Strategic planning, reporting and support to quality programme delivery
Regular review and refresh of the country strategy and strategic annexes to it such as urban strategy, advocacy strategy and new business development strategy.
Ensures that all projects and programmes are designed so they are aligned with the country strategy, adhere to minimum standards outlined in the Areas of Global Distinctness Frameworks, follow the Management and Safeguarding Standards and are of sound design and budget.
Leads PIU’s advocacy and influencing efforts by ensuring that the Influencing and Advocacy Strategy is reviewed, processes are designed and implemented to ensure evidenced based influencing.
Organizational approaches such as mainstreaming, gender equality, resilience and partnership are incorporated across the programmes and projects
Ensures that PIU is a learning organization that shares good practices and lessons learned outside of PIU.
Monitoring, evaluation and research plan supports the CS delivery with timely and accurate data on outcomes.
Member of the Country Leadership Team
Actively participate in CLT meetings to provide strategic inputs/advice and contributing to decisions on policy and strategic direction.
Support provided to other CLT members to achieve the country strategy outcomes.
Provide regular updates to members regarding programme design, programme quality and technical excellence.
Working in Partnership:
Identifies and develops new strategic partnerships with civil society, private sector, academia, intergovernmental and nongovernmental agencies, at all levels so as to work together to ensure equality and non-discrimination for children achieving their rights.
Engages in key networks, movements and alliances relevant to the improvement of children’s (especially girls’) rights in Uganda and within Plan International movement
Advocacy and Influencing
Hold to account and effectively influence duty bearers, key stakeholders and decision makers to promote and ensure rights of all children in Uganda through adequate laws, policy and practice.
Ensure high quality publications, media messaging and all internal/external communications support Plan’s advocacy work.
Ensure integration between communications and advocacy teams to effectively deliver programmes.
New Business Development and Resource Mobilization
In coordination with the Business Development Manager, ensures relevant resource mobilization strategies and plans are in place.
Ensure relevant programme staff provide technical inputs and coordinate with the business development unit to develop high quality concept notes, proposals, capacity statements etc.
Informs and supports the CLT in resource allocation decisions particularly sponsorship funds allocations to PAs in line with CS and needs.
Compliance and Management of Risks:
Safeguarding of Children and Young People – ensures the compliance
and coherence of Plan International’s Safeguarding Policy at all times.
Management and Safeguarding Standards – ensures that all standards are applied in his/her functional areas as applicable.
Team Development and People Management:
Ensures that all programme strategy and quality teams are operating as high-performance teams and have clear accountability lines.
All programme staff understand, adopt and live the Values Based Leadership and Behaviours Framework in their daily work and life.
Ensures that the strategy and quality team has necessary skills, training and development to be able to effectively deliver on their roles, as well as provide the needed coaching and mentoring for career advancement.
Leadership and Business Management Competencies
Leadership Competencies
Set and communicate ambitious but realistic work goals and priorities, explaining how these contribute to Plan International’s purpose.
Set high standards for self and others’ behavior, inside and outside work. Championing our values and commitment to rights, gender equality and safeguarding. Supporting the health, well-being and both physical and psychological safety of our staff, including their safety to speak out.
Hold self and others to account for what we have agreed, dealing with poor performance quickly, firmly and constructively.
Motivate and developing others by taking an interest, giving constructive feedback and praise, ensuring they are properly trained and helping them utilize their potential.
Accept change and support others in adjusting to it, helping them understand.
Business Management Competencies
Understand relevant sectorial context including how the sector operates in terms of funding and governance and awareness of Plan’s purpose, values, and global strategy
Manage legal and reputational risk including risk assessment, communication, risk management and reporting in full compliance with risk-related standards, including in areas such as Child and Youth Safeguarding and Protection, Gender equality and inclusion, Counter Fraud, Safety and Security
Manage activities and resources including skills in strategic thinking, planning and organising, financial planning and monitoring, negotiation and programme and project management
Manage people and information including skills in assessment and coaching, evidence-based management, communication skills, both speaking and writing, and digital working, including personal digital skills.
Required knowledge, skills and behaviours
Knowledge
Sound understanding of integrated development and critical analysis of root causes of child poverty.
Demonstrable knowledge on key issues in development regarding Global Goals, UNCRC and CEDAW particularly around child rights.
Excellent knowledge of strategic planning process.
Knowledge of effective participatory MER systems and processes.
Knowledge of the host country, the geopolitical factors affecting child-poverty in the country as well as the political, social and economic opportunities for development are an advantage.
Skills
A master’s degree, preferably in development from a university of repute
10-15 years of experience (including international) in managing development programmes and preference with disaster response with large and complex budget
Exceptional conceptual and strategic thinking skills
Ability to train, mobilize, and manage both international and national staff
Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure;
Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing.
Ability to communicate and negotiation at different levels and effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with colleagues with diverse experiences.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation and public speaking.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Leadership analysis/coaching and mentoring skills.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Plan International Head of Program Strategy, Kampala Jobs in Uganda
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