Project Managers at Plan International

ROLE PURPOSE

The purpose of this role is to achieve the Regional Stabilization Strategy of the Lake Chad Region by the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) in collaboration with Plan International

DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE

The Manager is expected to efficiently and effectively manage all project resources and stakeholder’s engagement so the objectives of the LCBC in the Stabilization, Recovery & Resilience of the conflict affected areas are achieved.  

ACCOUNTABILITIES

In collaboration with the Livelihood Specialist and the Leadership Team:

1. The Manager will supervise the implementation of Lake Chad Base Commission (LCBC) Youth project.
2. Ensure the setup of the project on SAP on time
3. Lead the development of the implementation plan and monitor its progress.
4. Work with all supporting team on the project to ensure that their tasks are timely carried out according to the implementation plan
5. Develop quarterly reports and share with the specialist before the deadlines.
6. Coordinate with gran team in all communication with the Plan National Office (NO)
7. Manage budget of the project and ensure all forecasting, budget planning and financial report are delivered on time.
8. Monitor the Budget versus Actual report and ensure monthly overspent and under spent areas are not repeated.
9. Manage all external stakeholders on the project and ensure they play their roles as planned in the project
10. Manage the project officers’ performance and contribute to their career’s growth.
11. Lead monthly project review meetings and share challenges with the livelihood specialist for action.
12. Ensure that the implementing local partners carry out their work as scheduled and of the best standard.
13. Review all implementing partners reports and draw attention of specialist to any challenge in their performance.
14. Support the livelihood specialist on internal and external deliverable for the growth of the livelihood unit.
15. Contribute to proposal development for Livelihood sector.
16. Ensure all assets of the project are safe and their information are entered into the asset register.
17. Diligently carry out any other task assigned in relation to the goal of the organization by the specialist and other organization leaders.
18. Represent the livelihood department in meetings in the absence of the specialist.
19. Lead community relationship moves for project acceptability in the target areas.
20. Ensure that issues of gender, protection, DRR, and conflict sensitivity are factored into the program design.
21. Provide regular updates to Livelihood Specialist, humanitarian unit and the rest of the Emergency team on progress, priorities and constraints – verbally and in writing on an agreed frequency. 

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

1. University degree or equivalent in Political Science, Business Management, Sociology, Psychology, or related fields with MA/MSc in relevant fields or development studies are added advantage
2. Minimum of 4 years relevant working experience youth engagement/Livelihood
3. Experience working in emergency settings
4. Good knowledge and understanding of DO NO HARM principles and established international child protection standards (especially UNCRC)
5. Experience with participatory approaches to education, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, or other related area.
6. Experience working with IDPs, refugees and other vulnerable populations (ideal)
7. Experience in Youth Engagement programme
8. Previous experience directly providing services to children at risk and victims of abuse, exploitation and violence

Skills & Knowledge

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

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ROLE PURPOSE

The purpose of this role is to strengthen youth as actors of in livelihood improvement intervention and enhancement of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Borno and Adamawa States.

DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE

The role is to ensure a sound management of the field aspect of the project activities, collaboration with all stakeholders, keep all documents updated and have up to date reports.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

In collaboration with the project Coordinator and partners:

• Facilitate the implementation of field activities of the BMZ project Youth learn, earn and prosper in the Lake Chad region.
• Ensure proper documentation of all the project reports, PR, MoU, external letters and data.
• Follow up project implementation plan and draw the attention of the project manager to any gaps identified in implementation plan.
• Ensure that all meetings, training, external engagement and networking are planned in good advance.
• Ensure all project resources are well maintained without waste.
• Supervise all data collection process and enter them in appropriate template.
• Develop concept note for all activities according to the project implementation plan.
• Raise PR for all field activities according to plan agreed with the project manager.
• Monitor beneficiaries and present report verbally and in written form
• Track all project appointment dates, external engagement schedules and deliverables plan and ensure those involved are reminded on time.
• Support youth efforts at peace building and conflict management in the project target areas.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops and networking with stakeholders
• Communicate risks, issues and concerns relating to the programme’s activities and finances immediately to the line manager.
• Diligently carry out any other related assignments as directed by the organization leads.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

1. University degree or equivalent in Political Science, Business Management, Agriculture, Health Sciences or related fields.
2. Computer knowledge is compulsory
3. Ability to work under emergency settings
4. Good knowledge of Humanitarian principles
5. High team spirit in work places.
6. Ability to meet deadlines.
7. Minimum of 2 years relevant working experience youth engagement, Livelihood and SRHR
8. Experience working in emergency settings

Skills & Knowledge

1. Knowledge of child protection rights
2. Tolerance to negative reactions from third party.
3. Strong adaptability skills
4. Ability to demonstrate high level of professionalism.
5. Be accountable and ready to learn.
6. Capacity to work under pressure.