SGBV Project Manager

Project Management

• Provide guidance and support to the implementing project team, in all phases of the project cycle
• Develop an activity implementation plan with the project team
• Lead/organize regular monitoring visits and if required project action plans revisions and modifications
• Responsible for the development of all narrative and financial report (with support from Grants and finance department and technical review by CPiE Specialist) in line with donor and Plans requirements
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements (rules, procedures) :
• Project budget monitoring and management, including for procurement and distribution of resources, time management, work-plans and records
• Timely and accurate monitoring and financial and narrative reporting.
• Monitor budget and ensure adequate burn rate with support from Emergency Response Manager and GBV/CPiE Specialist.
• Working with M&E Coordinator, ensure adequate data capturing of project beneficiaries
• Ensure Plan`s guidelines and child protection in emergency minimum standards and international standards of care for survivors of sexual violence are adhered to in the project implementation
• Contribute to the development of situation reports for internal and external use.
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
• Support the design and development of appropriate surveillance, monitoring, evaluation and learning systems for GNO/SGBV Project implementation.
• Realize regular field monitoring of the projects.
• Contribute in the follow up of Plan child protection policy respect
• Contribute to ensure early and rigorous implementation of quality assurance and accountability mechanisms, particularly in the GFFO Project implementation.
• Support to ensure   timely   documentation of   GBVIMS and   timely submission of all   weekly, Monthly, quarterly and annually report
• Information, Coordination, Networking and communication
• Liaise and provide project updates and reports on a frequent basis and whenever required and agreed as per FAD to the line manager
• Organize and attend regular meetings with project stakeholders (Plan Germany, Sector Coordinators, Government) as deem necessary by line manager
• Represent Plan International Ethiopia in coordination meetings, in governmental and non-governmental groups as needed as designated by line manager
• Contribute to monitoring security situation in GNO project areas and share with management wherever appropriate
• Resources management and Team Development
• Working with GBV/CPiE Specialist to support the orientation, on-going development/training and capacity building of project staffs partners and communities (Community Relays and Case Workers, Focal Points …) in Gender Based Violence strategies, approaches, Child Protection in emergencies to ensure a high level of expertise in line with donor and organizational requirements
• Mentor and supervise project team, including performance –review of all GNO project staff, regular team meetings and support to team members
• Support the mainstreaming  of  GBV prevention and responses  activities

 Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

• Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International`s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
• Ensures that all staff in the unit/function/department are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International`s safeguarding and GEI policies;
• Ensures that Plan International`s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day to day work.
• Ensures that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan International`s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.

Resource Mobilization

• Support resource mobilization efforts of proposal writing and related engagement.
• In collaboration with M&E Coordinator, Communications Coordinator, GBV/CPiE Specialist, develop project briefs, lessons learnt and best practice documents that could feed into new projects idea.
• In collaboration with M&E and project officers, lead on assessments and other project documentations, that could possible feed into project development.
• With technical support from the GBV/CPiE Specialist, lead on the development of concept notes and new funding proposal for the project implementation areas.

Dealing with Problems

• Ability to manage competing priorities and expectations from internal and external stakeholders and remain calm and resilient in the face of pressure.
• Manage multiple and work with distant colleagues to form a virtual efficient administration team;
• Use Plan procedures to settle conflicts among colleagues;
• Resolve problems that are not covered by established process.
• Analyse possible causes of problems and suggest solutions to get them resolved.
• Refer, whenever necessary, the case to the Line Manager or to the Emergency Response Manager for consideration.
• Decisions may affect the lives of thousands of disaster affected children, millions of dollars, security of staff, and the profile of Plan across the humanitarian sector and across media.
• Excellent and creative leadership skills will be utilized to make strategic choices on responses with limited resources and with possible resistance from colleagues as is often the case in emergency response work
• He/she should work under pressure and accept travels and stays in areas often austere.
• Leadership and BUSINESS management COMPETENCIES

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Set and communicate ambitious but realistic work goals and priorities, explaining how these contribute to Plan International`s purpose.
• Set high standards for self and others behavior, inside and outside work. Championing our values and commitment to rights, gender equality and safeguarding. Supporting the health, well-being and both physical and psychological safety of our staff, including their safety to speak out.
• Hold self and others to account for what we have agreed, dealing with poor performance quickly, firmly and constructively.
• Create a positive team spirit, helping people work well together, to reflect and continuously improve the efficiency and quality of what we do.
• Collaborate with team members, colleagues and partners in finding creative solutions to problems by sharing information, experience and ideas and actively seeking their input.
• Motivate and developing others by taking an interest, giving constructive feedback and praise, ensuring they are properly trained and helping them develop their potential.
• Accept change and support others in adjusting to it, helping them understand.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

• Understanding relevant sectoral context including how the sector operates in terms of funding and governance and awareness of Plan`s purpose, values, and global strategy
• Managing legal and reputational risk including risk assessment, communication, risk management and reporting in full compliance with risk-related standards, including in areas such as Child and Youth Safeguarding and Protection, Gender equality and inclusion, Counter Fraud, Safety and Security
• Managing activities and resources including skills in strategic thinking, planning and organising, financial planning and monitoring, negotiation and programme and project management
• Managing people and information including skills in assessment and coaching, evidence-based management, communication skills, both speaking and writing, and digital working, including personal digital skills

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• University degree in Development Studies, Project Management, Social Science or related field and experience in INGO with at least 5 years of work experience in humanitarian response and managing of Protection project, Master`s degree is preferred.

 Experience:

• At least 5 years experience in Gender Based Violence and or Child Protection, Education programming Experience dealing German government funded project including UN funded projects (UNICEF/UNFPA/UNOCHA/UNHCR) regulations
• Proven experience of budget management and ability to develop project catch up plans and expenditure
• Demonstrated strong management, coordination, teamwork and planning skills with proven ability to function effectively with multiple counterparts in private, public and NGO sectors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English including excellent facilitation skills and demonstrated technical writing skills for publication.
• Knowledge and skills: General knowledge and understanding of Humanitarian Principles and core standards eg CPIE Minimum standards, Gender Based Violence in Emergencies Guidelines, Core Humanitarian Standards, SPHERE  and other relevant international standard for humanitarian response
• General implementation experience in a managing role in humanitarian response
• Ability to work effectively with diverse international teams.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
• Proficiency in word processing and Microsoft Office
• Ability to travel to the project area for at least 50% of the time
• Demonstrated ability to network and liaise with major GBV and Child protection donors including GFFO, SIDA, Irish Aid, UNICEF, ECHO.
• Excellent project design, participatory monitoring
• Excellent communication skills: well-argued plans for response that can be justified and delivered, persuasive of others.
• Excellent negotiation, representation, skills and the ability to work comfortably with an ethnically diverse staff in a very sensitive environment.
• Humanitarian aid experience.
• Multiple language skills desirable
• Languages required :English and other national languages

How to Apply

The closing date for the application in February 12, 2021. Qualified candidates should submit the application form found with this link https://ahaduvacancy.com/Uploads/Attachements/Plan_Application_Form.docx  through www.ahaduvacancy.com

This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.

More information about Plan International can be found on http://plan-international.org