SPONSORSHIP ASSISTANT
Contribute to the implementation of Sponsorship activities in the field.
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Overview
Contribute to the implementation of Sponsorship activities in the field.
You have:
- Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or other related fields
- At least 03 years of recognized professional experience in the field of development or humanitarian with NGOs
- Experience working with an International NGO
- Experience working in a development context
The Organisation
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. 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.
For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.
We won’t stop until we are all equal.
The Opportunity
The Sponsorship Assistant will contribute to the implementation of Sponsorship activities in the field and monitoring the SPAD project activities implemented by the Council within the framework of the partnership agreement signed with Plan International. He/she will report to the PIIA Coordinator and will also play the role of Plan International representative at the council level.
Under the supervision of the Local Emergency Response Manager, As Sponsorship Assistant, you shall amongst other tasks:
- Ensure effective and efficient implementation of Sponsorship activities
- Efficiently and effectively monitor SPAD project activities implemented by the Council
- Ensure Effective participation of Youths in Plan International’s Operations
The Individual
We are looking to recruit a person with a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or other related fields with at least 03 years of recognized professional experience in the field of development or humanitarian with NGOs.
As Sponsorship Assistant, have an experience working with an International NGO would be an advantage and experience working in a development context.
Please follow this link for a full role profile JOB DESCRIPTION - SPONSORSHIP ASSISTANT- MAROUA FY26 - Aout 2025.pdf
Location: Maroua
Type of Role: Fixed term contract
Reports to: Local Emergency Response Manager
Hay Level: 11
Closing Date: 03rd September 2025
Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.
We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.
We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
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.
Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you managed a project effectively? | This question assesses your project management skills and ability to deliver results. | Provide a specific example of a project, your role, and the outcome. |
| How do you ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of project activities? | This question explores your approach to tracking progress and impact. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to engage and communicate with stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience working with youth in development programs. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you tell us about a challenge you faced while working with NGOs and how you overcame it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to work in the humanitarian and development field? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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