Gender Based Violence Project Coordinator at Plan International

Role Purpose

• The crisis in north-east Nigeria has significant impact on women, girls men and boys especially adolescent. Gender Based Violence and psychosocial distress have been identified as key challenges for adolescent girls including women
• Plan International is expecting funding from the government of Germany to provide mobile child protection and GBV-services to population affected by the crisis in hard to reach areas in Borno state. In this regard, Plan International is recruiting for a Project Manager to co-ordinate and manage Child Protection and GBV Project funded by GFFO in line with International best practices and relevant guidelines
• The post holder is expected to have strong GBV and Child Protection programming background and knowledge as well as strong project management skills.
• Initial contract of 12 months with possibility of extension of up to 36 months based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

Dimension of Role

• Communicates widely within Plan International Nigeria across Plan International and with local implementing partners
• The post holder with support from the M&E Manager will ensure the establishment of a systematic Monitoring and Evaluation system for the project
• The post holder will interface and support project team members, support project coordination and implementation
• S/He will ensure project is implemented according to time line and on budget
• The role requires strong project management skills including facilitation and organisational skills along with the ability to analyse and communicate complex information to all stakeholders
• As the funded project is part of a regional project, the post holder will be required to develop a strong work relationship with the Regional GFFO project manager.

Key Roles/Responsibilities

Project Management:

• Provide guidance and support to the implementing project team, in all phases of the project cycle
• Develop an activity implementation plan with the project team. This also includes coordination and alignment with the regional GFFO project manager as well as planning of and participation in the regional project activities.
• Lead/organize regular monitor visits and if required project action plans revisions and modifications
• Responsible for the development of all narrative and financial report (with support from Grants Officer and finance department and technical review by CPiE Specialist) in line with donor and Plan’s requirements
• Ensure compliance with donor rules and regulations
• Monitor budget and ensure adequate burn rate with support from Emergency Response Manager and CPiE Specialist.
• Working with M&E Coordinator/Manager, ensure adequate data capturing of project beneficiaries
• Contribute to the development of situation reports for internal and external use

Information and Coordination:

• Liaise and provide project updates and reports on a frequent basis and whenever required and agreed as per FAD to the line manager and the Regional GFFO project manager
• Organize and attend regular meetings with project stakeholders (Lake Chad Unit, Plan Germany, Sector Coordinators, Government) as deem necessary by line manager
• Represent Plan International Nigeria in coordination meetings as designated by line manager
• Contribute to monitoring security situation in GFFO project areas and share with management wherever appropriate

Human Resource Development:

• Working with CPiE Specialist and GBV Specialist to support the orientation, on-going development/training and capacity building of project in Gender Based Violence, Child Protection in emergencies to ensure a high level of expertise in line with donor and organizational requirements
• Mentor and supervise project team, including performance –review of all GFFO staff, regular team meetings and support to team members

Resource Mobilisation:

• Support resource mobilisation efforts of proposal writing and related engagement.
• In collaboration with M&E Coordinator/Manager, Communications Coordinator and CPiE Specialist, develop project briefs, lessons learnt and best practice documents that could feed into new projects idea
• In collaboration with M&E and project officers, lead on assessments and other project documentations, that could possible feed into project development.
• With technical support from the CPiE Specialist, lead on the development of concept notes and new funding proposal for the project implementation areas.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Development Studies, Project Management, Social Science or related field and experience in INGO with at least 3 years of work experience in humanitarian response and managing of Protection project, Master’s degree is preferred.

Skills & Knowledge:

• At least 3 years’ experience in Gender Based Violence and or Child Protection programming Experience dealing Canadian government funded project including  UN funded projects (UNICEF/UNFPA/UNOCHA) regulations
• Proven experience of budget management and ability to develop project catch up plans and expenditure
• Demonstrated strong management, coordination, teamwork and planning skills with proven ability to function effectively with multiple counterparts in private, public and NGO sectors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English including excellent facilitation skills and demonstrated technical writing skills for publication.
• Knowledge and skills: General knowledge and understanding of Humanitarian Principles and core standards eg CPIE Minimum standards, Gender Based Violence in Emergencies Guidelines, Core Humanitarian Standards, SPHERE  and other relevant international standard for humanitarian response
• General implementation experience in a managing role in humanitarian response
• Ability to work effectively with diverse international teams.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
• Proficiency in word processing and Microsoft Office
• Ability to travel to LGAs for at least 70% of the time.