Latest Vacancies at Plan International

Locations: Damaturu - Yobe and Maiduguri - Borno

Role Purpose

• The purpose of this role is to support daily implementation of OTL USAID funded Education project, Plan international Nigeria.

Dimensions of the Role

• The post holder will directly implement the project and also document lessons learnt, support assessments and monitoring and evaluation of the Education in Emergencies components of Plan International's emergency response.
• He/she is responsible for assessment, response analysis, design, capacity building. The post holder will also contribute towards the capacity building of Plan Internationals implementing partners.

Accountabilities
In collaboration with the Project Manager:

• Support in documenting lessons learnt and best practices of the pilot project
• Support the project Manager, Institutional Capacity Strengthening Manager, Access to Education Lead in designing of the Project Implementation Plans.
• Ensure the execution of the Project Implementation Plan and work closely with the National implementing partners on the project
• Will work closely with the National partners in the execution of the Formal, non-formal (ABEP & IQE) education component of the project
• With support from M&E team design a Monitoring plan and simple data collection tools to ensure monitoring and data collection of key project indicators.
• Will be responsible for the formation, strengthening and training of the Community structures (SBMCs, PMCs, CBCPCs) etc.
• Will play a key role in the mobilization and engagement of the community and stakeholders in the implementation and monitoring of the project
• Will be responsible for school supervision, and data collection
• Will support in organizing and facilitating teacher trainings and assessments
• Support assessment of Education sector in the state of implementation
• Review, assess and update the education situation in areas affected by emergency
• 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.
• In collaboration with national and international Education actors, map current institutional response capacities – including conducting an education specific 5Ws.
• Support in designing appropriate education interventions based on the outcomes of assessments and the context.  Inclusion of quality issues in education and learning outcomes is really important.
• Ensure that issues of early gender, protection, DRR, and conflict sensitivity are factored into the program design.
• Ensure Plan international guidelines, Education cluster standards and INEE Minimum Standards, are considered in implementation and documented.
• Provide regular updates to Education in Emergencies Specialist, on progress, priorities and constraints – verbally and in writing on an agreed frequency. 
• Support the implementation of, and represent Plan International in, emergency education coordination mechanisms including any relevant cluster.
• Brief updates and reports on sectoral activities/strategies to donors and other stakeholders.

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Essential:

• University Degree or equivalent in Education, Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, or related fields
• Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience Education in Emergencies
• Experience 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.

Desirable:

• Strong ability to work independently, organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility
• Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.
• Ability to read and write in both English and others languages appropriately in Northeast Nigeria.

Behaviours:

• Creates strong sense of purpose and commitment within own part of operations and with stakeholders
• Holds self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and standards of behaviour
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism/integrity
• Provides good and adequate administrative and logistical support to enable programmes to meet meets it’s agreed financial and program outcomes.
• Actively seeks for support in addressing difficulties in execution of duties.
• Strategic thinking and effective contribution to own work and Organisational development.
• Sound judgement and decision-making in complex situations
• Strong emotional intelligence including self-awareness.
• Leads by example to motivate high performance of others
• Very strong commitment to continuous learning.

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Location: Damaturu - Yobe

Role Purpose

• The purpose of this role is to ensure the effective and timely implementation and coordination of a multi-year Education in Emergency project funded by USAID and implemented by IRC led consortium with Plan International Nigeria in Borno and Yobe state respectively.
• Responsible for overseeing the day to day running of the Yobe office including overseeing of the activity implementation in line with the project documents.
• The Yobe Program Manager will be based in IRC’s office in Yobe.

Dimensions of the Role

• Communicates within Plan International Nigeria, IRC Nigeria, development partners and related government institutions in two States Borno and Yobe.
• The Project Manager will be responsible and ultimately accountable for the project’s strategic direction, planning, quality programming and implementation, financial management, team leadership, stakeholder and partner relationships, and donor deliverables.
• The project manager will implement education activities and also document lessons learnt, support assessments and monitoring and evaluation of the Education in Emergencies components of Plan International's emergency response.
• He/she is responsible for assessment, response analysis, capacity building.
• The post holder will also contribute towards the capacity building of EiE staff and Plan Internationals implementing partners.

Accountabilities

• Ensures proper stewardship of Plan Nigeria resources, and adherence to government and donor policies and regulations.
• Project cycle management processes and tools (including detailed implementation plans and annual workplans) effectively implemented to achieve project results and comply with donor requirements, government, and partnership agreements.
• Grant management, disbursement and annual reporting processes developed in collaboration with local implementing partner(s)
• Expenditure (including that of local implementing partners) is monitored monthly to ensure spending is on track and forecasts are duly updated based on project needs and in compliance with donor regulations. 
• Participates fully in strategic planning, annual planning and budgeting and other program planning processes, and ensures that implementing partners are involved where appropriate.
• Provides leadership and management for all direct reports and ensure the establishment of and functioning of a strong, effective and coordinated team.
• Coordinates the management of ongoing relationships with existing partners at the field level and where relevant, leverage those relationships to greater collective impact.
• Participates as an active member of the Response Management Team (RMT) member that oversees the general management and coordination of the Humanitarian Response.
• Regularly communicates to the Education Unit on organizational priorities and key decisions.
• Represents Plan International Nigeria with external stakeholders, by attending meetings, making presentations, and providing advice where necessary.
• Ensures that team members and all other colleagues uphold Plan shared values in all aspects of their work, perform their duties and functions in a collaborative, effective and supportive team environment.
• Coordinates with all other units as may be required for the support necessary to advance the work for education development.
• Identifies best practices and incorporates new ideas for building the education program.
• Ensures the integration of partners’ voice into program planning and the development of innovative projects.
• Ensure provision of timely and quality programmatic and financial reports as per the requirement of Plan International and the donor.
• Ensure sufficient and efficient management of projects’ budgets.
• Provide leadership and technical support including trainings to both Plan International and partner staff as well as the government.
• 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. 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.
• Perform any other project related duties as specified by the Supervisor.

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Essential:

• University Degree or equivalent in Education, Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, or related fields having a Master’s degree related field is an added advantage
• Minimum of five (5) years of education project implementation experience in similar role
• Strong knowledge and experience in effective project management practices in complex environments especially non formal education projects
• Proven planning, budgeting, grant management experience for multi-million-dollar projects
• Strong ability to work independently, organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail
• Experience working in emergency settings
• Demonstrated experience working with government agencies, actors, and other stakeholders at the national, district, and local levels
• Good knowledge and understanding of DO NO HARM principles and established international child protection standards (especially UNCRC)
• Proven coordination, facilitation, people management and supervisory skills.

Desirable:

• Experience managing projects in collaboration with local implementing partners
• Experience working with IDPs, refugees and other vulnerable populations (ideal)
• Experience with participatory approaches to education, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, or other related area.
• excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility
• Understanding of gender issues in Nigeria, especially pertaining to the education sector
• Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.
• Ability to read and write in both English and Hausa languages appropriately.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Creates strong sense of purpose and commitment within own part of operations and with stakeholders
• Holds self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and standards of behaviour
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism/integrity
• Provides good and adequate administrative and logistical support to enable programmes to meet meets it’s agreed financial and program outcomes.
• Actively seeks for support in addressing difficulties in execution of duties.
• Strategic thinking and effective contribution to own work and Organizational development.
• Sound judgement and decision-making in complex situations
• Strong emotional intelligence including self-awareness.
• Leads by example to motivate high performance of others
• Very strong commitment to continuous learning.

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Location: Maiduguri - Borno

Role Purpose

• Plan is seeking applicants for an Institutional Capacity Strengthening Manager for the anticipated USAID-funded Opportunities to Learn education activity in Nigeria.
• The Opportunities to Learn activity aims to equip out-of-school children and youth in northeast Nigeria with the foundational skills needed to progress to higher levels of education, training and/or engagement in the workforce. This position is contingent upon award of the project by the donor.

Accountabilities

• Strengthen and support the role of civil society and community-based organizations to contribute to the delivery of results of the program.
• Facilitate local accountability for management and oversight of non-formal learning centres.
• Support and develop state and local youth-led organizations to successfully support increased utilization of Basic Education services for target populations
• Identify new opportunities from established Data Hubs to shape and inform quality equitable education policies and programs with data, evidence and lessons learned from non-formal education in Nigeria
• Develop a training plan on the locally run education management information system that captures out-of-school children and youth enrolled and mainstreamed
• Support Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council, state and local education authorities to develop appropriate learner assessment and certification standards, tools and processes
• Support the development and implementation of quality assurance policies and tools, to be used by a variety of stakeholders including governmental education bodies, schools, Head Teachers and parents.

Key Relationships:

• This position will work closely with project technical leads to integrate capacity strengthening across all results.
• Externally, they will serve as the primary liaison with key governmental stakeholders for institutional systems strengthening and capacity building.

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s Degree in International Education, Special Education, Education, Education Policy and Planning, Educational Administration, International Development or related field required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of education project implementation experience
• Specific experience in primary education reform, institutional capacity building, policy framework development, and working in crisis-affected environments
• Demonstrated experience working with government agencies, actors, schools, Head Teachers, and other stakeholders at the national, district, and local levels
• Knowledge of the Nigerian certification processes and basic education standards
• Experience with assessment measurements, including Early Grade Reading Assessments and Early Grade Math Assessments
• Demonstrated expertise in policy mapping
• Ability to lead workshops, trainings, and strategic planning sessions;
• Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation, education data management and analysis, and data presentation through user-friendly dashboards
• Work experience in Nigeria highly preferred
• Proficient English oral and written communication skills are essential.