Plan International Programme Director Jobs in Ethiopia

Plan International Programme Director Jobs in Ethiopia


Job Description

  • Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better lives for all children.

  • We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

    Key relationships

    Internal

    •Country Leadership/Management Team members

    •Internal technical networks as relevant

    •Global and Regional functional and thematic leads

    •Functional departments Heads at PIE

    •Plan Inc. National Organizations

    •Plan Inc. Liaison Offices

    External

    •National and Local authorities

    •Partner organisations

    •Civil society organizations

    •Youth and youth organisations

    •Other INGOs

    •Donors and foreign mission

    Accountabilities

    Strategic Leadership

  • Provide overall strategic oversight in the delivery of the Country Strategy through contribution to the design and management of development programme that are gender transformative.

  • Lead the overall development and evolution of the Country development programme within the overarching Country Strategy and their subsequent operationalisation.

  • Model our value-based leadership framework underpinned by our feminist leadership principles.

  • In all phases of the project cycle, lead in identification of key advocacy issues in the Country Programme with the engagement of programme team and CLT to design and implementation of relevant strategies to ensure evidence based influencing.

  • Ensure that monitoring, evaluation, research and learning plan supports the CS delivery.

  • Oversee development, review and submission of annual plans and quarterly reporting.

  • Oversee the strategic engagement in Programme Areas and support
    the representational and operational remits of the Programme Area Managers.

  • Build and oversee managerial accountability with particular attention to overall development programme design, planning, programme delivery, monitoring, evaluations and research at the programme areas.

    Qualifications/ experience essential

  • A Master’s Degree in Social work, International Relations, Development or similar field.

  • 10 years of relevant experience in INGO Sector or demonstrated equivalent combination.

  • At least 7 years’ experience in managing development programme in the country with in the INGO sector.

  • Proven experiences and ability to coordinate and collaborate with different civil society and Community based organization.

  • Demonstrable working experience in development programme.

  • Knowledge of developmental agendas in complex and protracted development and humanitarian landscape.

  • Experience in context, funding and market analysis.

  • Ability to communicate effectively and authoritatively on area of expertise, and influence others to reach common goals.

  • Demonstrated track record of proposal writing and budget management

  • Experience in leading team, coaching and mentoring, especially managing a large team.
    Excellent experience in conflict resolution.

    Languages required

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

    Qualifications/ experience desirable

  • International experience in managing development programme

  • Experiences in managing Humanitarian response

  • Knowledge of key programme areas such as child protection, education, livelihood and economic empowerment.

  • Knowledge of development and humanitarian issues affecting girls, adolescent girls and women is preferred.

  • Ability to influence without power

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Plan International Programme Director Jobs in Ethiopia

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