🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Plan International – 4 Positions
Plan International is requesting tender and proposal for the wfollowing:
1.) Project Officer (x3)
2.) Project Manager
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Project Officer (x3)
Project Officer - VAWG, Freetown, Sierra Leone
Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Company: Plan International
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 know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. 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.
For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.
We won't stop until we are all equal.
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Working in over 70 developing countries globally, Plan International strives for a just world that advances children's rights and equality for girls. We engage people and partners to:
- Empower children, young people and communities to make vital changes that tackle the root causes of discrimination against girls, exclusion and vulnerability.
- Drive change in practice and policy at local, national and global levels through our reach, experience and knowledge of the realities children face.
- Work with children and communities to prepare for and respond to crises and to overcome adversity.
- Support the safe and successful progression of children into adulthood
The Project Officer/s for the Spotlight initiative Phase II project will be responsible for the successful implementation, alignment with Plan International's vision and strategic objectives for the promotion of Adolescents sexual and reproductive health and rights. This position demands understanding in SGBV, SRHR, gender and the ability to work with local structures and young people, especially girls and young women in project operational areas. Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Project Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for delivering project activities in accordance to the Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP). The Project Officers will work collaboratively with all relevant stakeholders for the prevention of violence, including SRGBV, Child protection, training, skills development for adolescents, learning outcomes and community mobilization.
DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE
The Spotlight Initiative is a global partnership between EU and the United Nations to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls using the Whole-of-community and whole-of-government approach, aligning with the national agenda and supporting the Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs), especially SDG5 on gender equality. The project under the UNICEF Phase II grant will focus on building on the lessons learned from phase 1, emphasising localized community -driven and cross-sectional action. In Phase II, the project will focus on child protection, education and adolescents' empowerment to prevent and respond to harmful practices. The Project aims to achieve gender equitable social norms, attitudes and behaviour change at community and individual levels to prevent violence against women and girls and harmful
Accountabilities
- Organise community sensitization and engagement meetings with stakeholders on the project goals and objectives to support the implementation of activities
- Facilitate the conduct of Inter-generational Dialogue on Positive Parenting Education Programme (PPEP) sessions to end harmful practices against women and girls.
- Strengthen/Establish SRGBV school clubs in the project locations and ensure they are functional, effective, and impact-driven
- Monitor school mentors and peer mentors on the delivery of teachers' code of conduct, life skills, SRGBV prevention, and reporting mechanism
- Support MBSSE to train and monitor the life skills curriculum in schools at the district level
- Support strategies for advocacy and prevention of SRGBV within schools and communities
- Support in mobilizing key SRGBV, SRHR actors/partners and participating in sectoral meetings
- To conduct regular coordination meetings (bi-weekly/monthly) with relevant stakeholders, involving project partners like Focus 1000 and SEND Sierra Leone
- Conduct routine data collection for the attention of the MERL team and the Line Manager
- Ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under 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
- Promptly report any safeguarding and child protection issues through Plan International's protection and safeguarding focal point.
- In collaboration with technical Advisors, provide other skills training, career guidance, leadership training and mentorship
- Liaise with PIIA Manager, Line Manager and Sector Specialists to ensure reports (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly) are submitted for project reporting
Location: Moyamba District
Type of Role: Project Officer X3
Reports to: Project Manager (with dotted lines to the PIIA Manager)
Grade: Level 12
Closing Date: 10th February 2026
2.) Project Manager
Project Manager - (VAWG), Freetown, Sierra Leone
Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Company: Plan International
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 know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. 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.
For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.
We won't stop until we are all equal.
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Working in over 70 developing countries globally, Plan International strives for a just world that advances children's rights and equality for girls. We engage people and partners to:
- Empower children, young people and communities to make vital changes that tackle the root causes of discrimination against girls and women, exclusion and vulnerability.
- Drive change in practice and policy at local, national and global levels through our reach, experience and knowledge of the realities children face.
- Work with children and communities to prepare for and respond to crises and to overcome adversity.
- Support the safe and successful progression of children into adulthood
The Project Manager for the Spotlight initiative Phase II project will be responsible for the successful implementation, coordination and monitoring of the project, ensuring alignment with Plan International vision and strategic objectives. This position demands strong leadership in SGBV, SRHR, gender and the ability to manage multi-stakeholder partnerships.
Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Head of Programme Implementation, the incumbent will be responsible for the overall planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the project, ensuring its alignment with Plan International Sierra Leone's mission, donor guidelines and national policies. The project manager will play a pivotal role in coordinating with stakeholders, ensuring compliance with policies and managing project risks
DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE
The Spotlight Initiative is a global partnership between the EU and the United Nations to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls using the Whole-of-community and whole of government approach, aligning with the national agenda and supporting the Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs), especially SDG5 on gender equality. The project under the UNICEF Phase II grant will focus on building on the lessons learned from phase 1, emphasising localized community -driven and cross-sectional action. In Phase II the project will focus on child protection, education and adolescents' empowerment to prevent and respond to harmful practices.
The Project aims to achieve gender equitable social norms, attitudes and behaviour change at community and individual levels to prevent violence against women and girls and harmful practices and promote women's economic empowerment. Activities will focus on building adolescent girls' agency, increasing accountability of institutions, training frontline service providers, mobilizing caregivers and leaders for norm transformation.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Project planning & implementation
Lead the strategic planning and execution of project activities, ensuring adherence to project objectives and timelines
Develop detailed work plans, budget and procurement in collaboration with the project team
Ensure effective coordination with project partners, including Focus 1000 and SEND Sierra Leone
Ensure effective management by adhering to Plan's policies and the relevant Government authorities
Ensure that project activities are conducted in a gender- responsive and disability- inclusive manner
Ensure effective implementation of interventions, including capacity building trainings, advocacy and community mobilisation activities, etc.
Develop and maintain project tracking systems to monitor progress, challenges and impact
Provide technical support for the promotion of gender transformative approach to address gender- based violence and harmful practices, in project locations and at and at national level, contributing to the national agenda
Project Development and Implementation
Develop and execute project work plans, ensuring the timely implementation of activities
Oversee capacity building training for stakeholders, including government representatives
Ensure gender equality and disability inclusion are mainstreamed in all project activities
Ensure the development of knowledge management materials such as reports, case studies and best practices
Capacity Development & Team Management
Provide technical guidance, mentorship and leadership to project staff to enhance their skills, knowledge and performance
Develop and implement a staff capacity building plan to ensure high-quality project delivery
Financial Management
Ensure effective project financial planning, tracking and reporting in collaboration with the grant and finance team
In collaboration with the Grants and Finance department, ensure timely submission of project work plan, financial reports and donor reports in line with donor and organisational requirements
Ensure efficient and transparent procurement of goods and services required for the project
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Fully monitor project implementation in line with the project theory of change and result framework
- In collaboration with the MERL team, carry out project monitoring and evaluation exercises in line with the M&E plan
- Conduct regular field visits to project operational areas to monitor project progress, observe implementation, identify gaps, provide on-the-spot coaching and mentorship to staff, etc
- Conduct month/quarterly project reviews and feedback sessions with partners and project participants
- Monitor project KPIs in SAP and PMERL and upload all MERL-related information into the system for regional reporting
- Submit a quarterly project report and update the Project log frame in collaboration with the MERL team
- Monitor the Detail Implementation plan (DIP) and update it on a regular basis for compliance with Country Office (CO) management standards and reporting
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports
- Ensure that projects maintain strong accountability mechanisms for project participants and donors
- Develop and maintain an effective risk management plan to address challenges in project implementation
