Fresh Vacancies at Plan international

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Duration of Contract: 22 Months

Role Purpose

• The purpose of this role is to support an Education in Emergencies project funded by DFID in line with international best practices and relevant guidelines.
• The post holder supports the Project Coordinator to implement the DFID funded EiE project and also document lessons learnt, support assessments and monitoring and evaluation. The post holder will also contribute towards the capacity building of Plan Internationals implementing partners.

Job Description
In collaboration with the Field Team and Education and Livelihoods Specialist, the EiE Officer will:

• Support the Project Coordinator, Project Manager and the EIE Specialist in designing project and implementation plans
• Will be responsible for formation strengthening and training of community structures(SBMCs)
• He/ She will be responsible for school supervision, and data collection.
• Will facilitate teacher training and or organize and facilitate teacher trainings.
• Will play a key role at mobilization and engagement of the community and stake holders in the implementation and monitoring of the project.
• Highlight education issues requiring a response – both immediate (less than 2 months) and medium term and make recommendations on specific PLAN actions required. Ensure core commitments to children are taken into consideration.
• Ensure key data from assessments could be used as a baseline for program evaluation.  If additional baseline data is required to evaluate children’s learning outcomes, then work with appropriate colleagues to collect this additional information.
• Support in designing appropriate education interventions for new projects where necessary and based on the outcomes of assessments and the context.  Inclusion of quality issues in education and learning outcomes is really important.

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree or equivalent in Education, Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, or related fields
• Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience Education in EmergenciesExperience working in emergency settings
• Good knowledge and understanding of DO NO HARM principles and established international child protection standards (especially UNCRC)
• Experience with participatory approaches to education, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, or other related area.
• Experience working with IDPs, refugees and other vulnerable populations (ideal)
• Previous experience directly providing services to children at risk and victims of abuse, exploitation and violence

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Req id: 23361
Location: Abuja

Role Purpose

• The purpose of this role is to provide timely, accurate financial information and ensure that Grants expenditures are in line with specific FAD/donor requirements.
• The role’s support is to the Humanitarian and Lake Chad Programs.
• The post holder will contribute towards grant and financial management of the office and programmes, interfacing with both operational and programme team members.
• The post holder will also contribute towards the organisational development of Plan Internationals implementing partners.

Budgets:

• Monitor budgets including but not limited to all the Humanitarian Projects.

Reporting:

• Support financial reporting on all grants including that of the Lake Chad Program.

Area of Responsibility:

• Country program but with support functions to Adamawa and Borno states and the Lake Chad Program.

Job Description
Grants Administration:

• Assist with the grants set-up in SAP.
• Support the full cycle of grants management activities beginning from pre-award assessments, monitoring/compliance visits and close-out procedures.
• Track grantee contractual obligations, e.g., pre-award conditions
• Support the Finance & Grants Manager - Humanitarian and project managers to prepare the annual grants budgets for all humanitarian projects and the Lake Chad program.
• Support the KP06 budget preparation and periodic upload in SAP.

Capacity Building and Support:

• Provide technical assistance in terms of accounting (use of SAP), financial management, financial policy formulation, and systems of internal control to all partners/grantees to ensure compliance in terms with donor rules and regulations.
• Support the assessments of partner/grantee organizations as directed by the Finance & Grants Manager-Humanitarian/Country Finance Manager.
• Review partner budget and provide assistance and guidance where necessary including the monitoring and interpretation of project budgets versus actual expenditures.
• Support train staff and partners on donor policies, rules and regulations.
• Facilitate timely partner advance request and liquidation in SAP.
• Review Partners/grantee liquidation and recommend for approval.
• Conduct and document regular partner visits to ensure compliance with grant agreement.
• Ensure receipt of timely and accurate accounting and financial reports from partners.
• Monitor the partner burn rate and offer timely advice to the partner and programs team for prompt action and decision-making.

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Job ID: 23364
Location: Bauchi
Contract Duration: 2 Years 3 Months

Role Purpose

• To ensure financial accountability for BORN project grant, according to Plan and donor (Global Affairs Canada and CNO) requirements. Provides timely and accurate financial information on grants.
• Position holder acts as finance focal person for finance-related grants issues (budgeting, cash flow management, reporting, auditing etc.).
• The post holder will contribute towards grant and financial management of the office and programmes, interfacing with both operational and programme team members.
• The post holder will also contribute towards the organisational development of Plan International Nigeria’s implementing partners.
• Monitors and control BORN project annual budget.
• Assistant Project Accountant reports directly to the role.

Job Description

• Prepare the BORN project annual budget as part of the preparation of the Country’s annual budget.
• Monitor the project budget to ensure spending as per plan to avoid over spending.
• Prepare the monthly project IGF (Indicative Grants Funding) report.
• Prepare the quarterly Project KP06 budget.
• Assist in the preparation of country’s financial management reports (Monthly, quarterly and yearly).
• Prepare a monthly budget vs Actual spending project report.
• Prepare the Field office version of the monthly Target Bank Balance (TBB) report.
• Prepare the Field office version of the Monthly Finance Statistics (MFS) report.
• Prepare and submit the Field office monthly Cash forecast.
• Ensure prompt transfer of funds from CO to Field office bank account.
• Ensure that the Field office cash and bank accounts balances are never in negative.
• Follow up bank account issues in a timely manner.
• Prepare the monthly bank reconciliation statement and submit to CO for consolidation.
• Review and submit to CO the monthly receipts reconciliation statement.

Qualification and Experience

• University degree in Accounting or equivalent;
• At least 4 years’ experience in a similar role;
• Fair knowledge in grants and project management.
• Knowledge and use of accounting software (Preferably SAP)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and experience with the key donors in the industry is strongly preferred.
• Experience providing capacity development assistance to sub-grantees strongly preferred.
• Experience working with sub-grantees required.

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Req id: 23368
Location: West Africa

Job Summary

• Plan International is evolving in response to shifts in international development and humanitarian response. We are doing this so we can continue to make a stand for children’s rights.
• Having identified girls as the most marginalised group, they will be our ongoing focus as we work towards helping 100 million girls learn, lead, decide and thrive within their communities. As we embark on this ambitious and exciting journey, we are recruiting for Country Directors across our West Africa Region.
• If you are passionate about advancing children’s rights and equality for girls, and if have a proven track-record of successfully leading a country through periods of transformation, we’d love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

• As a Country Director in West Africa, you will be Plan International’s lead representative with authority over all activities taking place there – especially with regard to our transformation work. In order to fulfil our mission of promoting girls’ rights across the region, we need someone who will be an effective director in times of change to ensure staff are engaged with our ambition and equipped to achieve it.
• You will be expected to develop strategies at country level that are aligned with Plan International’s global vision and purpose within the context of that country, in relation to children’s rights.  
• You will lead a highly motivated team and ensure legal compliance, implement a well-funded programme, be ready and able to respond to emergencies and development needs of the most marginalised children, especially girls.

Do you have what it takes?

• We are looking for Country Directors with proven successful experience of leading a country offices through significant change while effectively delivering strategic and large programmes. We would prefer you to have experience within large and complex humanitarian responses.
• You will have strong influencing skills, and the ability to represent your region at a senior level.
• You will also need a working knowledge of the Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action, Minimum Standards for Prevention and Response to Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies, Sphere and the Red Cross/ NGO Code of Conduct.
• Excellent English and French language skills – both verbal and written – are essential for this role.
• Our organisational values are designed to help everyone who works with us achieve our ambitious goals for children, especially girls.

We are open and accountable:

• Promote a culture of transparency, including with sponsors and donors
• Hold ourselves and others accountable
• Are 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 and young people

We strive for lasting impact:

• Articulate a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations
• Create a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas
• Focus resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises
• Using evidence to evaluate effectiveness

We work well together:

• Seek constructive outcomes, listen to others, willing to compromise when appropriate
• Build constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals
• Develop trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities
• Engage and work well with others outside the organisation 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.