About Plan International
Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan International’s stated Global Strategic Goal (2011-15) is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with high-quality programmes that deliver long-lasting benefits. Plan aims to achieve this goal by working in partnership with others and through high performing teams whose behaviours reflect the corporate values.

The Role
Based at the Regional Office of Eastern and Southern Africa (RESA) in Nairobi with travel to the country offices, the Project Manager will manage the Hilton funded Community-led Action for Children (CLAC)-II Project which has activities that will be implemented in Kenya and Mozambique, as well as the wider Plan Regional of Eastern and Southern Africa. The position plays a key role in ensuring that lessons learned from CLAC II project are widely shared within the RESA region, as well as with the wider Plan organization.

The Person
Should have significant experience in project management:
Minimum five years professional experience in development organisations managing similar development program/s.
Strong grants management and financial management skills; demonstrated understanding of donor regulations and compliance requirements.
Relevant technical experience in ECCD, education, OVC/protection, or related field.
A Bachelor’s degree in social science/education, with a Master’s degree preferred.
Strong interpersonal and communications skills
Experience with monitoring and evaluation approaches and tools, research techniques and standards, data analysis, etc.
Portuguese language skills preferred.

HOW TO APPLY:
For a full job description and specification go to: http://plan-international.org/where-we-work/africa/jobs/project-manager-…

Interested candidates should send their application to: plan.resajob@plan-international.org

The job tittle should be the subject of your email application. The role is a three-year fixed term contract.

References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required.