Plan International Project Officer- DECIDE, Kamuli Jobs in Uganda
Plan International Project Officer- DECIDE, Kamuli 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.
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.
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.
Plan International Uganda will be implementing a LEARN project aligned to its new Country Strategy 2023-2027 using Sponsorship funding in East Central, Northern and West Nile Programe Areas. The LEARN project will cover three impact areas including: Early Childhood Development (ECD), Inclusive Quality Primary Education (IQE), and skills development for Adolescents and Young people in and out of School (SOYEE).
Dimensions of the Role
The Project Officer will lead on timely and efficient implementation of all project activities in the Programme Area and is responsible for the delivery of project results in accordance with Plan International’s values and behaviors, including gender transformative outcomes and Safeguarding of all Children.
Responsibilities/ Accountabilitiesb
Ensure high quality collaboration and coordination is maintained for effective and efficient implementation of Project interventions by all stakeholders.
He/she will support district and sub district stakeholders in the implementation of all Project interventions supported by the project.
Support conduct planning meetings and come up with ways of addressing any gaps that are identified including supporting district stakeholders during supervision and monitoring of Project activities.
Motivate and ensure team work amongst the staff for greater and better performance.
Provide technical guidance and specialized expertise specific to the role for quality services to the project participants.
Support tracking, monitoring, evaluation, documentation and reporting of project outputs, outcomes, impact or results and changes in close collaboration with Project Manager.
Child Protection and Gender Equality & 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.
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.
Create a positive team spirit, helping people work well together, to reflect and continuously improve the efficiency and quality of what we do.
Collaborate with team members, colleagues and partners in finding creative solutions to problems by sharing information, experience and ideas and actively seeking their input.
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 the sectoral context relevant to LEARN 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
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
Bachelors degree in Social Sciences, Education, or its equivalent, with professional training on ECD, education or youth skills programming.
At least two years of progressively professional work experience in design, implementation and evaluation of programmes in the area of interest.
Excellent coordination, networking and organization skills. Able to work in a matrix environment and keep track of multiple priorities and adhere to deadlines
Demonstrated skills and experience in report writing, donor compliance and budget management.
Ability to identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learned to promote knowledge management and sustainability.
Ability to work in hard to reach, hard to stay areas and familiar with programming for vulnerable children especially young girls and boys.
Establishes effective partnerships with external stakeholders
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, with ability to work with people from diverse cultures
Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft software including MS Word processing, Power point presentation, Excel spreadsheets, e-mail and web-based research.
Experience in gender mainstreaming and gender equality and inclusion in development programming
Knowledge of environment and current effective practices of Education, ECD, Civil Society Strengthening in Uganda.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Plan International Project Officer- DECIDE, Kamuli Jobs in Uganda
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