Young Health Programme (YHP) Project Manager

BACKGROUND

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. In Indonesia, Plan International operates since 1969, and in 2017 Yayasan Plan International Indonesia (Plan Indonesia) was established as a national entity of Plan International in Indonesia. Plan Indonesia is currently implementing its Country Strategy 5 (CS 5) covering the fiscal year 2023 to 2027, where the country’s purpose is in line with the global Plan International’s Purpose “to advance children’s rights and equality for girls”. Our ambition is to enable at least 3 million girls and young women to learn (gain skills for work), lead (empower to take action on issues that matter to them), decide (have control over their own lives and bodies), and thrive (grow healthy and protected from violence). It means that we will take action to identify and facilitate the removal of obstacles that prevent children, especially girls, and young women from enjoying their rights and participating fully in Indonesian society. This goal will be achieved by implementing quality programmes and projects as well as influencing decision-makers and key stakeholders to make the required changes.

The YHP aims to support the health rights and wellbeing of young people in marginalised communities worldwide through research, advocacy, and on-the-ground programmes that are focused on the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). With a commitment to support and defend young people's health, wellbeing, and rights, in Jakarta. In addressing the health needs of young people, the YHP takes a holistic approach that mainstreams gender equality, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and mental health. Given the significant cross over and influence of these areas on NCD risk behaviours, and since these areas are fundamental barriers to young people leading healthy lives, creating positive changes in the lives and health of young people requires an approach in which these areas are addressed and challenged. The project will engage strategies including youth empowerment through peer education, community mobilization, health service strengthening, and advocacy.

role PURPOSE

The Project Manager will play a key role in ensuring the achievement of the project objectives which relates to prevention or reduction of the risk behaviours which can lead to NCDs, as well as supporting the broader health and rights of young people. S/he is accountable for the successful implementation of the YHP project and growing the project portfolio. S/he will support the AH EVACY SP (Adolescent Healthy, Ends of Violence Against Children and Youth, Stunting Prevention) Programme Manager to strengthen the AH EVACY SP programme management.

Dimensions of the Role

• The post holder reports to the AH EVACY SP Programme Manager.
• Responsibly manage project planning, implementation, budgeting, and monitoring evaluation.
• Together with project partners will proactively work to influence, support, and collaboratively working with local government related to NCDs risk behaviour issues at the district level.
• Engage in advocacy, networking, and coordination in the district, and ensuring children and young people particularly girls and women are benefiting from the project
• Represent the AH EVACY SP program to promote information on prevention or reduction of the risk behaviours which can lead to NCDs, as well as supporting the broader health and rights of young people, at the district level, when required.
• Be responsible for the application of the peer education model to obtain clear and correct information on issues of NCDs, as well as integrate cross-cutting issues such as gender equality, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), mental health into programme activities.
• Providing project partners with clear guidance core approaches: holistic programming, right based approach, leverage learning and existing programmes and relationships, and partnership building
• Build proactive and positive communication and coordination with AH EVACY SP Programme Manager and other related positions internally as well project partners.

Accountabilities

Program implementation in line with the project design and planning

1. Support the planning and design of the project which in line with CS4, monitoring and evaluation framework, budget plans, and communications strategy.
2. Develop and submit a consolidated detailed implementation plan (DIP) based on the area project specific plans.
3. Together with AH EVACY SP Programme Manager, communicate donor on program planning and budget.
4. Liaise closely with project district youth network and Government stakeholders to develop project planning.
5. Ensuring high quality of project implementation, compliance with project design and planning.
6. Able to provide explanation and justification to donor and partner on project quality if needed.
7. Establish linkage emergency programs with overall program design.
8. Monitor, coordinate, and supervise partners and related stakeholders for the provision of strategic support services.
9. Together with partners and project team develop and implement the scaling-up strategies as well as sustainability.
10. Support the M&E team to develop monitoring mechanisms, tools of project monitoring.

11. Working collaboratively with technical advisor/specialist in CO and district level for a cross-cutting theme such as gender, inclusion, participation, protection.

    Communication, Monitoring and Reporting

12. Conduct monitoring to target project location and facilitate discussion and coordination between partners, stakeholders, and beneficiaries.

13. Maintain communication with AH EVACY SP Programme Manager and team on project planning and Implementation.
14. Monitor project progress (outcomes and results) and expenditure.
15. Prepare informative and high-quality donor reports on a quarterly basis and/or another basis if needed.
16. Monitor project budget in the SAP system.
17. Collaborate with the communications team to implement a communications strategy.
18. Monitor staff performance, provide feedback, evaluate staff performance, and recommend necessary follow-up actions.
19. Develop and implement project influencing strategy and planning at the district level to promote NCD risk behaviour, in collaboration with the advocacy team.
20. Communicate about the program with outside parties.

21. Represent Plan Indonesia in relevant cluster/network meetings.

    Networks, partnership and Learning

22. Establish external networks to strengthen the project's implementation, exchange experiences, and scale up program implementation.

23. Maintaining a high-quality relationship with implementing partners, as well as reviewing reports and indicators.
24. Facilitate the learning process of internal development at the district and provincial levels.
25. Support advocacy and influencing effort in developing NCD risk behaviour related policy and programming at a different level.
26. Develop project documentation showing learning and best practices that emerged during project implementation.
27. Seek innovation and put in place improved learning practices within and outside the program.

Administration

1. Work with AH EVACY SP Finance & Admin Officer/Coordinator to ensure the financial report is recorded and documented according to the implementation and expenditure.
2. Support the Project Officer to oversee and administer the day-to-day activities of the project; follow the policies, procedures, and systems of Plan Indonesia.
3. Organize and facilitates project meeting, conferences, and another special event; coordinate and attends meeting, and participates in discussion as appropriate in the district level (when required).

Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)

Ensure 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.

Key relationships

Internal

1. Program Manager: Management guidance for project implementation.
2. Project team: project implementation, reporting and data collection.
3. MER Specialist: Coordination of project MER framework and implementation objectives to be consistent with Country, Global and Advocacy priority.
4. Communication Specialist: coordination of project communication strategy.
5. Gender and Inclusion Specialists: provide guidance on the strategic direction of the project in relation to the achievement of the project milestone and outcome.

External

1. Government stakeholders provincial and district.
2. District youth network/forum.
3. School components.
4. Academia and media relation.
5. YHP project partners.
6. YHP Plan UK.

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

Essential

• Bachelor degree in Development Studies, Project Management, Public Health, Social Sciences, M&E, or any other relevant qualification.
• At least 7 years of experience working on project management.
• Experience of managing project implementation, delivering on obligations and a good awareness of donor requirements and priorities.
• Experience in capacity building for local CSOs.
• Good understanding about NCDs risk behaviour concept and practices.
• Experience managing a team.
• Good analytical skill, well informed about methods to capture change/results of project implementation.
• Skill in a diversity of partnerships, NGOs, research and government.
• Demonstrated experience working with governments closely and effectively.
• Strong cross-cultural skills and a demonstrated ability to influence change without direct authority, and to work successfully with farmers and professionals.
• Financial and budgeting skills; fluent in speaking and writing English.
• Good interpersonal communication and facilitation skills for mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Possess good judgement to deal with conflict.
• Able to work both in team and independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, under pressure and to multi-task.
• Commitment to safeguarding and CCCD implementation.
• Commitment to Fraud awareness policy.

Desirable

• Master degree in Development Studies, Project Management, Public Health, Social Sciences, M&E, or any other relevant qualification.
• Over 10 years of experience working on project management.
• At least 5 years’ experience or skills around connecting or working with young people
• Good understanding about NCD risk behaviour concept and practices.
• Good Knowledge on and Practices of Safeguarding.

Yayasan Plan International Indonesia Values in Practice: LET'S ACT

Lasting impact

We strive to achieve a significant and sustainable impact on the lives of children and young people, especially children and young women from marginalized groups.

Equal, inclusive, empowering

We respect all people, value differences, and promote equality across our programs and workplaces.

Transparent and accountable

We create a working climate and partnership that is trusting, honest, transparent, and accountable for the decisions we make and the impact our work has on our stakeholders.

Smart and lifelong learning

Every time, there are new things that we can learn, so we are eager to seek knowledge that is beneficial for ourselves and the organization.

Adaptive and innovative

We are aware that existing problems and future challenges cannot always be solved with a conventional mindset, so we are constantly innovating in search of breakthroughs.

Collaborative

We collaborate with various parties, both internally and externally, based on good faith and the principles of partnership that apply in the organization to achieve common goals.

Taking Measured-Risk

We realize that risk is part of decision-making, so being brave to take measured risks is the key for us to keep moving forward to be superior and at the forefront.

Physical Environment

Working in the country office that is located in Jakarta.

Level of contact with childreN

Mid contact: regular interaction with young people (aged 10 – 24 years).

All applications will be treated in confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be notified and invited for interviews. Please submit your letter of application and detailed curriculum vitae in English by applying now not later than October 31st, 2023.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy (PSHEA).

As an international child-centred community development organization, Yayasan Plan International Indonesia is fully committed to promoting the realization of children’s rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse.

Our organization is based on a culture of inclusivity. We strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team in every office and country is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We will provide equality of opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination on any grounds. We foster an organizational culture that embraces and exemplifies our commitment to gender equality, girls’ rights, and inclusion while supporting staff to adopt good practices, positive attitudes, and principles of gender equality and inclusion.