Job Description

 Plan International is an independent non-profit development and humanitarian organization 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 is 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

Location:         Koinadugu / Kabala

Reports to:      Project Manager

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

The “SHE LEADS” – Gender Transformative Animator will coordinate and ensure effective and timely implementation of activities in line with the agreed budget and project proposal. They will be adept at facilitating collaboration and coordination among key stakeholders and will be able to respond quickly and appropriately to challenges and issues as they arise.

They will also be responsible for the coordination of gender-transformative community development activities in programmes; supervise and monitor partner activities within the Moyamba, Koinadugu and the Western Area; and also contribute to Plan International becoming a recognized voice for child rights especially equality for girls. They will coordinate and give support to the community people in the project targeted communities in Western Area of Freetown together with the   Implementing partners. They will ensure timely and accurate execution of detailed work plans and other technical documents.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• • Provide adequate support in the preparation and submission of the monthly and quarterly work plans and progress reports detailing tasks (including monitoring plans)
  • Attend and fully participate in coordination with the Project Manager and Programme Implementation and Influencing Programme Area Manager to all partner’s activities to ascertain their realization

• Produce activities realization report for all partners’ activities to support the liquidation of related expenses.
• Supervise and monitor activities of all implementing and strategic partner Organizations in Moyamba, Koinadugu and the Western Area to ensure their services lead to value for money.
• Ensure that the community leaders and stakeholders understand Plan International works in the communities
• Responsible for the proper filling and storage of project documents in Moyamba, Koinadugu and the Western Area.
• Ensure that Child-Centered Community Development (CCCD) approached is evident in all SHE LEADS project activities at community level.
• Responsible for the initiation of payment request, purchase requisition in accordance with the approved budget and Grant mapping
• Identify capacity gaps in Children, Community Volunteers, Community-based organization (CBOs), Civil Society Organization (CSOs), Local Non-Governmental Organization (LNGOs) and government partners and proposes the appropriate interventions to address the gaps especially in girls’ rights.
• Facilitate the preparation of gender-transformative projects (POs) and manage them to meet set objectives.
• Coordinate the quarterly project report together with the Project Manager, Programme Implementation and Influencing Area Manager and the Programme Implementation and Influencing Manager.
• Participate in and support Plan’s local partner implementation of activities, in order to increase the impact of SHE LEADS Project.
• Ensure gender is mainstreamed into all section development-related program activities in the district/chiefdom and maintains gender sensitivity towards staff and plan associates; Ensure Child protection is mainstreamed into all community development-related program activities in the district/chiefdom to meet Plan goals;
• Ensure CCCD is embedded in project activities in the district/chiefdom to meet Plan goals; Work extensively with local communities, ensuring that Plan’s presence in those communities is meaningful and that all Plan project activities and other initiatives achieve their intended objectives

 Qualifications and Experience:

 Essential

• University degree, or equivalent practical experience in interdisciplinary areas within human rights, social science, and development studies.
• At least three (3) years of demonstrable experience in development work preferably in INGO Previous knowledge of managing similar projects.
• Capability to communicate ideas and technical information on child protection issues
• Good facilitation skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
• Strong understanding of gender equality programming and meaningful child participation.
• Knowledge of development challenges and contexts in Sierra Leone, particularly child rights, girl’s rights, and child protection.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively and supportively without the need for close supervision.
• Demonstrated knowledge in participatory approaches to community development
• Good knowledge of computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications e.g. Microsoft Office (word processing, spreadsheet, database, outlook), internet, SAP.
• Capability to ride a motorbike in difficult terrain within the project communities.
• Experience in community-led approaches.

Desirable

• Ability to perform under stress, initiate action
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and adaptability to changing situations
• Remain calm and positive under pressure and in difficult situations
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of the Netherland Government
• Understands Plan International’s work and implements processes and practices that support the achievement of organizational objectives
• Knowledge of local dialects within the district
• Hold a type C driving license

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.

Plan International’s Values 

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.

• 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.

Applications: 

Last date for submission of the Application (CV and cover letter) is: 25-4- 2022 by 5:00 pm

Your application should include:
·         A cover letter
·         A comprehensive CV including details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or 

           most recent supervisor

Send applications to Sierra-Leone.Recruitment@plan-international.org

Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy.

Plan International follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women and people living with disability.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.