Project Coordinator

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. 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. In Zimbabwe, we have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 31 years. Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity.

ORGANISATION OVERVIEW & ROLE PURPOSE

Reporting to the Malaria Project Manager, the Malaria Project Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that PIZ's Malaria project is implemented with the highest standards and quality for impact on the lives of children as defined in the Plan International Zimbabwe (PIZ) country strategy. The incumbent will be accountable for delivery of the project on time, scope and budget as per project management standards.

ROLE DIMENSIONS:

The Malaria Project Coordinator contributes to the development of the project plans, aiming to optimise beneficial impact to the beneficiaries in the program area. The jobholder implements the assigned project portfolio within the program area ensuring the achievement of project targets.

The Malaria Project Coordinator provides effective project management for a delegated portfolio of project activities, ensuring that results are achieved and quality interventions are delivered in line with project guidelines.

The role is not responsible for managing a departmental budget; however, the jobholder can influence the utilisation of the project budget

The major challenge of the role is to achieve project goals on time and to standard, adaptively managing the project to optimise PIZ’s beneficial impact on vulnerable children and youth, especially girls. This requires the jobholder to:

• Have an accountability for the implementation of the project
• Implement tasks on track in their activities, in a dynamic and changing environment with multiple stakeholders
• Have communication and interpersonal skills to deal with various stakeholders at local levels

ACCOUNTABILITIES

KRA 1: Project Planning & Coordination

KRA 2: Training and Capacity Building

KRA 3: Stakeholder Engagement

KRA 4: Communicating for Influence

KRA 5: Monitoring and Evaluation

KRA 6: Risk, Compliance & Accountability

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OTHER KEY DELIVERABLES INCLUDE:

• Maintaining good inter-team communications, engender good team dynamics;
• Adherence to Plan policies, including the Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC)

KNOWLEDGE

• A Degree in Health Education and Promotion, Public Health or equivalent.
• At least 3 years in the INGO sector, with overall 5+ years working experience in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of SBC programs aimed at improving access, demand and quality care in malaria prevention, control and elimination.
• Experience and background in institutional development and capacity-building approaches. Skills in participatory facilitation and competency-based training
• Significant experience working collaboratively and productively with a range of partners, including government, INGOs, FBOs, CSOs and communities

CRITICAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

• Good understanding of broad trends in the development and humanitarian sector and key external organisations relevant to the duty station.
• Experience of using project management principles and practices to lead significant projects; ensuring the achievement of results on time and to standard
• Good understanding of financial and procurement systems, with a good record of accomplishment of complying with relevant procedures and controls.
• Good analytical skills as required to obtain and process information and numerical data from a range of sources and use the insights gained to inform decisions or communications.
• Good written and spoken communication skills, including in English and Shona, with an ability to effectively adjust content and presentation to connect with an audience.
• Track record of leading a team to work effectively together, using negotiation and mediation techniques to manage conflict, and ensuring that diverse perspectives and viewpoints are welcomed.

PLAN INTERNATIONAL’S VALUES IN PRACTICE

1. We are open and accountable
2. We strive for lasting impact
3. We work well together
4. We are inclusive and empowering

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are required to submit their curriculum vitae & cover letter outlining their suitability for the position. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This position is open to Zimbabwean nationals

Location: Country Office/PA

Type of role: Fixed Term Contract

Closing Date: 14 April 2024

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